Gozo trade waltzes in Vienna

Victoria, 16/10/05 - Vienna’s Ares Tower, overlooking the River Danube, was the venue for a Gozo workshop organised recently by the Malta Tourism Authority as part of its drive to promote Gozo as a tourism destination.

More than 75 Viennese travel agents accepted the MTA’s invitation, whilst seven Gozo-based trade partners travelled to the Austrian capital for the event. These were the Gozo Tourism Association, Calypso Diving Centre, First Gozo, Frankie’s Gozo Diving Centre, Helicopteros del Sureste, Kempinski San Lawrenz Hotel and Spa and St Andrew’s Divers Cove.

All those who took part were enthusiastic about its outcome, says the MTA. It was clear that the Austrian trade was impressed by Gozo’s unspoilt and rural character, together with its range of quality accommodation options, ranging from five star hotels to farmhouses and apartments. The Gozitan trade was “very pleased with the turnout by Austrian travel agents, from whom they received positive feedback both during and after the event”.

A few lucky agents also won various prizes, including return flights on Air Malta, Malta-Gozo return helicopter tickets and a week’s stay in a farmhouse with a pool. Other agents charmed by the island admitted that they are keen to travel on their own steam to experience Gozo first hand.