The Institute of Tourism Studies is a higher and tertiary level institution aimed at meeting the changing needs of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. The Institute was established in 1987 and consolidated by the Education Act No. XIII of 2006 of the Laws of Malta. The main responsibility of the Institute is to furnish the Tourism Sector with professional personnel who can guarantee an excellent standard of products and services within the Hospitality Industry.

Mission Statement
The Institute of Tourism Studies aims to provide tertiary, higher and vocational education in the field of Tourism. It seeks to identify and monitor customer needs and satisfaction and is responsible for providing the Hospitality Industry with personnel trained to international standards.

Commitment to Quality
The Institute of Tourism Studies is firmly committed to provide an educational structure aimed at guaranteeing excellent standards of service within the Hospitality Industry. Students' progress is continuously monitored by tutors, review boards as well as internal and external examiners. The lecturing staff receives special training and guidance in methodology and assessment techniques.

A delegation from the Institute of Tourism Studies, led by its chairman Mr Reginald Abela, had a positive meeting with the Prime Minister Dr Lawrence Gonzi at his office in ... Read More

Friday, June 27, 2008
Malta ready to go in Formula 1 Race for Chefs

Next week Robert Cauchi will represent Malta in the Bocus D’Or, which is regarded as the ‘Formula 1 Race’ for chefs worldwide.

Mr Cauchi, a Maltese executive sous ch ... Read More

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
ITS MANAGEMENT STUDENTS PRESENT ORIGINAL IDEAS FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY

What do you need to give life back to the Royal Opera House in Valletta or Fort Benghajsa? Or what should you expect if you subscribe to a tour of Malta’s ‘dark tourism’ si ... Read More

The ITS eLearning site, ITSELNET, is being developed as part of the MEDFORIST Project funded by the European Commission under the EUMEDIS Initiative.

The Institute has attained centre status or accreditation from a number of International Awarding Bodies. Read More

We gladly welcome students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds to follow vocational courses in the Hospitality and Catering sector. Read More