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31.10.19 7 NEWS Malta Leading Through Innovation As the globe unites into one digital conti- nent, we must push ourselves into new paths of technology and be part of the digital transformation that will take us to the next decade. Today, the notion of technology and innovation driving productivity and economic growth is indisputable. What was before tainted with unre- alistic expectations and uncertainty is now at the top of the agenda of governments, international and private corpora- tions. The relentless surge of major tech- nologies such as Artificial Intelli- gence, Blockchain, Distributed Ledger Technol- ogy, Internet of Things, Big Data, and Cloud Com- puting has enabled a new and exciting synergy between government, industry and academia. Inevitably, such synergies require the proper nurturing and support in order to thrive and align themselves towards an integrated and unified objective. Created on the key priority fields of technology and innovation, Tech.mt will be pioneering the technology sector to another level. Tech.mt not only aims to elevate Malta's status as a quality Tech provider on both a local and international platform but also strives to act as the interlinking force between government, industry and academia. To realise Malta's vision to become a tech centre for innovative technologies, Tech.mt builds its strategy onto four main pillars – Promotion, Inno- vation, Talent and Assistance. In line with its mission, Tech.mt participated in the DELTA Summit, Malta's official Blockchain and Digital Innovation event held during the first week of October. With a drive to enhance the potential of the Technology industry in Malta, DELTA Summit presented Tech.mt with the chance to explore different business networks and engage with the global technology community, whilst serving as a great opportunity to promote Malta as the technology hub of choice and celebrate the country's favourable regulatory environment and its pioneering initiatives in the disruptive technology sector. This year Tech.mt also took over the organisation of ZEST, a conference and networking event within DELTA Summit focusing on digital disruption, innova- tion, and technology business. Tech.mt has successfully contin- ued the ZEST tradi- tion with inspiring keynotes, fiery debates, and engaging discus- sions featuring international experts and Malta's very own tech heroes. By exposing Malta's ecosystem and showcasing its potential, ZEST acts as a platform to reveal what opportunities the integration of technology can offer. Bringing together a global community of entre- preneurs, start-ups and investors, ZEST will always serve as a window of opportunity to generate new leads and build effective relation- ships and business ideas. We pledge to place Malta as the technology hub of choice. "We will be pioneering the technology sector to another level" Dana Farrugia, CEO - Tech.mt At Tech.mt we strongly believe that we should constantly expose our minds to this challenging digital evolution and involve ourselves in what we might not fully under- stand. Techmt.Contact@tech.mt @Tech.mtMalta https://tech.mt/ @TechmtMalta Tech.mt tech.mtMalta AS e Definitive(ly) Good Guide Co. pre- pares to celebrate their 20th successful year of operation as Malta's only objective, sur- vey-based restaurant guide, they are proud to announce that Nestlé Malta is one of their esteemed main sponsors. e Restaurant Guide aims to improve standards in the restaurant industry as res- taurants work towards improving their product so as to be rated well by their clients in the annual survey and be included at no cost as one of the top 150 restaurants in Mal- ta and Gozo. e results of this year's Definitive(ly) Good Guide Co survey will be published in the special 20th Anniversary edition which will be launched during the Restaurant Awards Ceremony held on Monday 9th De- cember 2019 at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. To be one of the first to receive the results and read the objective reviews of the top 150 restaurants, order a copy on www.restau- rantsmalta.com. The Definitive(Ly) Good Guide To Restaurants secures Nestlé sponsorship CORINTHIA Palace Hotel & Spa in Attard has announced the ap- pointment of its new spa director, Susanne Fisch. Fisch, who is originally from Ger- many, will oversee the re-launch of the iconic Athenaeum Spa, which is set to reopen in early 2020 fol- lowing extensive refurbishment works. She Fisch has taken on this new role following her previous po- sition at the Duniye Spa within Crown & Champa in the Maldives, where she oversaw 12 spa opera- tions across 12 islands. Her extensive background in the sector also covers roles at the Con- rad Maldives Rangali Island Re- sort, the pre-opening and launch of the first ELENA Spa at OBLU by Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts at Helengeli in the Maldives, as well as the Six Senses Spa at the Soneva Kiri Resort & Private Res- idence, and the Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Resort & Spa Yao Noi, both located in ailand. Her broad spa experience follows further positions in other parts of the hospitality sphere, working for brands including the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in the United States. Susanne Fisch appointed new Athenaeum Spa director at Corinthia Palace Hotel & Spa