{"id":3452,"date":"2023-11-24T11:31:46","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T11:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/etourism-lab\/?p=3452"},"modified":"2023-11-24T11:31:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T11:31:46","slug":"professor-dimitrios-buhalis-was-the-distinguished-recipient-of-the-great-sea-award-2023-research-in-innovative-sustainable-tourism-solutions-at-the-mediterranean-tourism-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microsites.bournemouth.ac.uk\/etourism-lab\/2023\/11\/24\/professor-dimitrios-buhalis-was-the-distinguished-recipient-of-the-great-sea-award-2023-research-in-innovative-sustainable-tourism-solutions-at-the-mediterranean-tourism-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Professor Dimitrios Buhalis\u00a0was the distinguished recipient of the GREAT SEA AWARD 2023 – Research in Innovative Sustainable Tourism Solutions at the Mediterranean Tourism Awards."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Professor Dimitrios Buhalis\u00a0was the distinguished recipient of the GREAT SEA AWARD 2023 – Research in Innovative Sustainable Tourism Solutions at the Mediterranean Tourism Awards.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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This prestigious award, organized by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation in Malta, was conferred upon\u00a0 by His Excellency, the President of Malta, George Vella, during a ceremony at the Mediterranean Conference Centre on the 23rd of November.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\nAndrew Agius Muscat, Co\u2010Founder and Secretary General,\u00a0<\/span>Mediterranean Tourism\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Foundation
\nHis Excellency, the President of Malta, George Vella
\nProfessor Dimitrios Buhalis, Bournemouth University, UK
\nTony Zahra is the President of the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation and President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association.<\/p>\n

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The Mediterranean Tourism Awards, established in 2013, exemplify the foundation’s commitment to promoting tourism as a catalyst for stability, peace, and hope in the Mediterranean region. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in various facets of the industry, celebrating and encouraging best practices in hospitality, cultural preservation, environmental sustainability, and innovation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The primary objectives of this awards program include fostering collaboration among Mediterranean countries, inspiring positive competition among tourism stakeholders, and elevating the overall Mediterranean identity in the world. By spotlighting noteworthy contributions and initiatives, the awards aim to motivate industry participants to adopt responsible and innovative approaches, contributing to the sustainable growth of tourism in the Mediterranean.<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The\u00a0 inclusion in the list of distinguished personalities from across the world marks a significant moment for the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation. The MTF represents tourism as a vehicle for peace, economic stability through its historical glory, as the cradle for the world’s civilization.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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