Futouristic is the official journal of the Institute of Tourism Studies (Malta). The aim of this publication is to promote academic research and innovation at ITS not just with the partners and stakeholders in the tourism industry but also society at large. Therefore, ITS fulfils its mission to be at the forefront of this vital industry with its contribution that goes beyond the training of the workforce.
Futouristic is free of charge and is distributed to all stakeholders in the Maltese travel, tourism, hospitality and higher education sectors. The views expressed in Futouristic do not reflect the views of the Board of Governors or of the Management or the Editorial Board of the Institute of the Tourism Studies but only that of the individual authors.
This publication is governed by the Creative Commons Licence 4.0 BY-NC-ND. Anyone can share this publication in any medium, reproduce and re-use the content with the following conditions: full attribution to Futouristic and the individual authors; content is reproduced as is without any re-mixing or modification; and such re-use does not lead to financial gains.
The Institute of Tourism Studies shall have no liability for errors, omission or inadequacies in the information contained herein or for interpretations thereof.
Submission for publication are welcome. The Editorial Policy and the House Style
are availableon request.
Editorial Board
Prof Glen Farrugia (chair)
Ms Fiorentina Darmenia-Jochimsen
Mr Martin
Debattista
Ms Charlotte Geronimi
Ms Fleur Griscti
Ms Helena Micallef
Mr David
Pace
Mr Aaron Rizzo
Mr Claude Scicluna
Dr Rosette Thornhill
Mr Joseph Cassar
Mr James Mula (secretary)
Executive Team
Executive Editor: Mr Martin Debattista
Editing and Scientific Research Lead: Mr David
Pace
Proof-reading: Mr David Pace and Ms Stephanie Mifsud
Sales and Marketing: Ms
Natasha Brown
Contact Information - Editorial
The Futouristic Editorial Board
Academic Research and Publications Board
Tel: +356 23793100
Email: arpb@its.edu.mt
Contact Information – Sales and Marketing
Tel: +356 2379 3100
Email: marketing@its.edu.mt