Editorial : too many eggs in one basket

Abstract

Tourism is one the economic pillars of the Maltese economy. It is estimated that it contributes about 12% to GDP directly and possibly the same amount indirectly, as a result of demand from other sectors including food and beverages suppliers, laundry services, banking, and transport services. The Maltese Islands are one of the most touristdense destinations in the world, in terms of visitors per resident, number of tourist beds per square kilometre and share of tourist expenditure in total final expenditure.