The Malta Business Bureau in collaboration with the European Commission Representation in Malta will be hosting a business seminar on the way the Single Market is evolving, and about our aspirations in its regard.
This is particularly significant given that we are currently living in a period where Member States often undertake more protectionist positions when negotiating legislation, which can ultimately disrupt the functioning of the Single Market. This seems to be leading to an inadvertent sentiment of sheer carelessness towards the project of the Single Market, and indeed, the EU as a whole.
The event is bringing together two international speakers to explore the added value of the Single Market, the commitment towards it, and whether it is moving in the right direction: Kamil Kiljanski, chief economist at European Commission DG GROW, and Erwan Bertrand, senior policy adviser at Eurochambres.
The business seminar will be held on Friday at The Exchange Buildings, Valletta from 9.30am to noon. One may register for free by sending an e-mail to info@mbb.org.mt or by calling +356 2125 1719.
Academic book on tourism
Mark Anthony Camilleri, a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Media and Knowledge Sciences at the University of Malta, has edited an academic textbook entitled Tourism Planning and Destination Marketing for Emerald, an established international publisher of academic journals and books.
This peer-reviewed publication was authored by 22 academics hailing from leading European and North American universities. It explores the travel and tourism marketing topics, including destination branding through cultural experiences; the planning and organisation of events; the promotion of the hospitality product, eco-tourism and sustainable practices; and the use of innovative tourism technologies like digital media, augmented and virtual reality, among other topics.
This publication will shortly be available on campus at the Agenda Book Shop.
New Microsoft director for Malta
Theodosis Michalopoulos has been appointed Microsoft’s Enterprise Commercial and Public Sector Director for Greece, Cyprus and Malta. A company statement said that in his new role Mr Michalopoulos is expected to contribute to the more efficient operation of the company and to the digital transformation of its customers.