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TOURISM operators in Gozo had a positive 2025, driven by stronger international demand and steady domestic activity, according to the Gozo Tourism Operators Performance Review 2025. The report, published jointly by the Gozo Tourism Associ- ation and the Gozo Regional Development Authority, said that the sector's overall direc- tion remains positive. But it also flagged growing pressure points, particularly rising costs, staff shortages and infrastruc- ture limits, which are starting to weigh on confidence heading into 2026. Growth driven by demand, not higher prices The report showed that 56% of operators saw their business improve compared to 2024, while just 14% reported a drop. The strongest growth came from tourism attractions and activities, where 76% said per- formance improved, followed closely by tourism and travel services at 75%. SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL FRIDAY 26 JUNE 2026 • ISSUE 100 • PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY gozotoday CONTINUES PAGE 4 €1.00 Personal Loans NEW BOAT? All loans are subject to normal bank lending criteria and final approval from the Bank. The term of the loan must not go beyond re rement age. Issued by Bank of Valle a p.l.c. 58, Triq San Żakkarija, Il-Belt Valle a VLT 1130. Bank of Valle a p.l.c. is regulated by the MFSA and licensed to carry out the business of banking in terms of the Banking Act (Cap. 371 of the Laws of Malta). Compe ve Interest Rates Gozo tourism holds firm in 2025 amid rising costs Summer events launched in Gozo THE Summer in Gozo 202 programme has been offi- cially launched, introducing a wide-ranging cultural cal- endar of events taking place across Gozo between July and September. The programme was un- veiled by Gozo Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, earli- er in the week. He said the initiative was a continuation of previous years' efforts to strengthen and showcase Gozo's cultural identity, tra- ditions, and community life. Camilleri said the island offers more than its well- known natural scenery, em- phasizing that culture is an active part of daily life in Gozo. LAURA CALLEJA lcalleja@mediatoday.com.mt Report published jointly by Gozo Touirsm Authority and GRDA shows that 56% of operators saw their business improve compared to 2024, while just 14% reported a drop CONTINUES PAGE 3 Victoria, Gozo (Photo: James Bianchi/MaltaToday)