OAR@UM Collection: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/134499 2026-04-24T03:40:05Z 2026-04-24T03:40:05Z Film tourism in Malta https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/134698 2025-04-28T08:00:50Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Film tourism in Malta Abstract: At no other point in history has the media, be it television, cinema, cyberspace or even print, exerted such a powerful influence on the behaviour of the individual. The blindingly fast pace of media evolution encompasses all levels of society and empowers consumers of information, with game-changing new consequences as people become the ultimate knowledge resource in a highly networked world. Once thought of as with one foot in the grave, film now permeates throughout the entire spectrum of the media thanks to accelerated technological progress. 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Another first for ITS : a diving safety management degree https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/134696 2025-04-28T07:55:04Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: Another first for ITS : a diving safety management degree Abstract: In October of 2020, the Institute of Tourism in collaboration with DAN (Divers Alert Network) Foundation embarked on a new ambitious academic programme: a Bachelor of Science (EQF Level 6) in Diving Safety Management (BScDSM). This is a world-wide first and another feather in the cap for ITS. [excerpt] 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z In search of a new wanderlust https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/134692 2025-04-28T07:46:20Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: In search of a new wanderlust Abstract: Students of the Diploma in Travel and Tourism at ITS have a clear idea of what constitutes sustainable, yet exciting, travel and tourism in a post Covid-19 scenario. Three diploma students – Alexia Borg Shields, Miguel Bugeja, and Julianne Micallef - share with how they envision this future. The following contributions were part of their coursework for a practical ICT-related unit where they utilised online platforms to create blogs, Facebook pages and other digital content. [excerpt] 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z A heritage trail around the village of Żurrieq : an analysis based on reviews by tourists and Maltese nationals https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/134691 2025-04-28T07:41:46Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Title: A heritage trail around the village of Żurrieq : an analysis based on reviews by tourists and Maltese nationals Abstract: This article is based on a study, conducted by the author, which analyses the potential to create tours for destinations which are not so popular with tourists and Maltese nationals. The study focuses on the village of Żurrieq and examines what it offers and how it is appealing to tourists. [excerpt] 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z