Exchange Programme between the Ministry for Gozo and Elishout Tourism Institute of Brussels

The Ministry for Gozo annually invites full-time employees working in the ‘Food and Service’ and ‘Food and Preparation’ sections to participate in a 5-week work-study exchange programme with the Elishout Tourism Institute of Brussels. This year 4 employees are currently participating in this exchange programme.

The employees taking part in this years' programme are Adrian Sammut of ‘Gelmus Restaurant’, Daniel Gatt of ‘Ta' Frenc Restaurant’, George Cutajar of ‘Moby Dick Restaurant’ and Jonathan Agius of Mgarr Hotel.

During the first days of their 5-week stay the student/employees were accompanied by Edwin Borg and Joe Mifsud from the ITS Qala management committee to take part in the International Week organised by Elishout with the participation of groups from Finland, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Gozo. The week of activities included an Open Door day, various tours and several lectures and workshops. The Gozo group presented and explained typical local dishes and distributed promotional material during a 3-hour workshop and presentation session.

They student/employees will now be starting a 4-week work/training placement at the Mariott and Dorint Hotels Brussels.