One small big woman
Published on Malta Today on 24th December, 2006 This is part of an interesting interview that Astrid Vella gave to Malta Today. We suggest that you read it. To view it entirely, click on the link below.
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2006/12/24/interview.html
The North of Malta and Gozo are the other environmental hot spots singled out by Astrid Vella. “As for Mellieha and Gozo, they are being raped. The big property developers are all eyeing Gozo as the next place which can be successfully exploited.”
She is very sceptical on the sustainability of more hotels in Gozo. “Hotels are closing down and their average occupancy rate of 35 per cent drops to 10 per cent in the lean months. In view of this, how can Giovanna Debono justify her statement that a new hotel and 200 villas in Hondoq ir-Rummien is the best thing that could happen to Gozo?” She contends that what Gozo needs is to protect its character, which attracts tourists, and not drive them away with more buildings.
http://www.maltatoday.com.mt/2006/12/24/interview.html
The North of Malta and Gozo are the other environmental hot spots singled out by Astrid Vella. “As for Mellieha and Gozo, they are being raped. The big property developers are all eyeing Gozo as the next place which can be successfully exploited.”
She is very sceptical on the sustainability of more hotels in Gozo. “Hotels are closing down and their average occupancy rate of 35 per cent drops to 10 per cent in the lean months. In view of this, how can Giovanna Debono justify her statement that a new hotel and 200 villas in Hondoq ir-Rummien is the best thing that could happen to Gozo?” She contends that what Gozo needs is to protect its character, which attracts tourists, and not drive them away with more buildings.
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