The Institute of Tourism Studies joins the Alliance by Institut Lyfe (Formally known as Institut Paul Bocuse), a selective and innovative global network amongst the world's top schools. ITS is the 24th partner to join this independent and leading global network of excellence in Hospitality Education.

The Alliance's main objective is to gather the best higher educational Institutions and Universities around the world, sharing the same educational values and the common goal to promote and develop the professions in hospitality, food service and culinary arts management.


Message from the Alliance by Institut Lyfe

We have studied the candidacy of ITS with full attention and appreciate the educational programmes offered and philosophy of the institution. The Alliance Admission Committee is impressed with your campus, team dedication and professionalism as well as diversity of programs offered.

We have no doubt on the mutual interest in this new cooperation and we are confident that our international network will be enriched with your culture and expertise in Hospitality Education. We are confident as well that this will strengthen our initial collaboration. We have a lot to share and to learn from each other in order to prepare a bright future to the new generation of Hospitality and Culinary leaders.



Message from our CEO

ITS CEO

Our mission is to transform the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) from a leading Tourism and Hospitality Institute in Malta, into a Mediterranean hub of excellence in the provision of studies in the sector. We are proud that after a number of years collaborating with the Institut Lyfe (formally known as Institut Paul Bocuse) we now form part of the Alliance as this will continue to add value to our mission.

We are pleased to say that now instead of us reaching out to International Institutions, we are being approached by a number of high calibre Institutions to collaborate with us and this is a sign that we are not only being recognised here in Malta for the sterling work we are doing but this is also being noticed on the international scene.

Since its foundation, ITS has managed to produce some of the top talented people, who contributed a lot towards the development of the Tourism and Hospitality Industry over the years both locally and internationally. This shows that the Institute transmits the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for our students to reach success in their future work life, and through which they can continue in the footsteps of their predecessors.

Pierre Fenech
ITS CEO




Why Join The Alliance?

Institut Lyfe (formally known as Institut Paul Bocuse) is a pillar in advocating the principles of Hospitality and Culinary Arts. Joining the Alliance was a natural move for the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), as we deliver and practice the same principles. ITS' mission is to shape excellence and innovation in Tourism, through teaching and learning, quality research, advice, and realisation of innovative business concepts.

Located in Malta, the heart of the Mediterranean, ITS is well known for the warm hospitality, luscious food, and splendid beaches. Being the leading tourism and hospitality educational institution in Malta, ITS offers its Bachelor's in Culinary Arts in collaboration with the Institut Lyfe. The Alliance allows our students to explore other cultures from around the world that share the same passion for their craft.