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maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2015 17 Events Say Hello to 2015 with Emirates EMIRATES is making it even more attractive for travellers from Malta to say "hello" to unusual des- tinations and unique experiences in 2015 with its earlybird offer of spe- cial Economy class fares to a wide range of cities across the Far East, Middle East, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Indian Sub Continent. All inclusive Economy Class fares from Malta return start at €190 to Cyprus; €617 to Dubai, €652 to Delhi, €704 to Bangkok, €746 to Beijing, €788 to Tokyo, €827 to Jo- hannesburg, €873 to Manila, €1315 to Melbourne and €1327 to Sydney just to mention a few. Emirates is offering discounted fares of up to 20 percent less than the standard Economy Class fares. The sale offer is valid until Sunday 8 February 2015 for outbound travel until 30 June 2015, with the excep- tion of departures to Cyprus. The discounted offer to Cyprus is valid for purchasing and departures till end June 2015. The prices do not include a weekend surcharge of €20 for departures on Fridays and Saturdays. Terms and conditions apply. The long-haul destinations al- low travellers to stopover in Dubai. Bookings for Dubai Stopovers can be made up to 48 hours prior to departure from Malta, but it is ad- visable to book well in advance to ensure availability at the preferred hotel. Emirates f lies to 147 destinations in 84 countries. Emirates' award- winning service, daily f lights and convenient times from Malta to Dubai via Cyprus means connect- ing to long-haul destinations has never been easier and more enjoy- able. Its young, all wide-body air- craft f leet offers the latest on-board comforts including food prepared by gourmet chefs, and over 2,000 channels of entertainment on its award-winning ice system. In addition Economy class travel- lers enjoy generous baggage allow- ances of 30 kilos. Customers can also start earning Miles on every f light when they join Emirates Skywards frequent f lyer programme to experience extra travel privileges. These discounted fares can be purchased either online: www. emirates.com/mt, respective travel agencies or directly from the Emir- ates Sales Office at MIA (Depar- tures Lounge) tel 2557 7255. Malta BNI joins celebration of ninth International Networking Week MALTA BNI will be joining Interna- tional Networking Week 2015, which will be observed worldwide through hundreds of events, large and small, in 58 countries. These events will feature presenta- tions by networking experts, provide participants with powerfully effec- tive networking tips and strategies for achieving long-term business growth. They will also give attendees plenty of opportunities to network with like- minded business professionals and entrepreneurs. An initiative of BNI, the world's largest business networking organisa- tion, the Week presents an opportu- nity for organisations, and individu- als across the world to start 2015 by taking proactive steps to strategically use networking to promote business growth. This is the fourth consecutive year that Malta BNI is celebrating Inter- national Networking Week which inaugural edition was held in 2007 and has gained momentum each year around the world. The Malta event will be held on Thursday 5 February 2015 at the Hotel Phoenicia, Floriana, starting quite early in the morning at 07:00. The idea is that one is back at the office by 10:00 or 10:30, unless one sees more value in staying on to net- work further. It costs only €10 to Hotel Phoenicia for the breakfast. Conducted by Malta BNI National Director, David Bullock, the event will be attracting all business profession- als, tradespeople, entrepreneurs, stu- dents, government and local councils representatives. "Our business is to help your busi- ness do more business," explained Bullock. "Participants learn how they can generate more business through BNI's dynamic structure called the business referral system." As the largest business networking organization in the world, BNI offers its members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and, most importantly, business referrals. BNI groups, of which there are six in Malta – Valletta, Attard, Qormi, St. Julian's, and now two in Sliema - com- prise members who build long term relationships and are sincerely com- mitted to helping one another find more business through networking and word of mouth referrals. Ivan Misner, Founder of BNI and the Referral Institute, says, "We all want to do business with people we know and trust. Therefore, we all speak the language of referrals. Relationship networking is not only a great way to get business, it's an even better way to do business. I urge Maltese people to utilize International Networking Week to focus on doing something to improve their own networking efforts because there really is no better time than now to start strengthening your business relationships." To find out more about International Networking Week, one can visit www. InternationalNetworkingWeek.com More information about BNI is avail- able at https://www.facebook.com/ev ents/825707157491092/?pnref=story and at http://www.maltabni.com/ MSV Life celebrates successful year MSV Life recently hosted a recep- tion for its tied intermediaries and insurance brokers to celebrate an- other very successful year of sales and to award its top achievers. Speaking at the reception David G Curmi, Chief Executive Officer of MSV Life congratulated and thanked all present in helping the Company retain its place as the market leading provider of life insurance, savings and retirement products. Curmi informed those present that 2014 was one of the best years ever for new business sales since the Company was formed 20 years ago. He stated that intermediaries and brokers remained an extremely im- portant distribution channel for MSV Life and that the Company was committed to ensuring their fu- ture would be successful. Numerous awards were presented relating to a Business Incentive Scheme including: Certificates of Achievement Financial Planning Services Ltd John Degiorgio Steve Vella Jatco Insurance Brokers GM Insurance Brokers Ray Sciortino First United Insurance Brokers Ivan Briffa Laferla Holdings Ltd Winners of the Business Incentive Scheme Robert Pace (MFSP) Maris Young AIB Insurance Brokers Winners of the Special Business Incentive Scheme, winning a trip to Madrid: 1st Place - Simon Vella (ROCS Ltd) 2nd Place - Alvin Gatt MSV Life is authorised by the Mal- ta Financial Services Authority to carry on long-term business under the Insurance Business Act, 1998. AN object represents cultural her- itage if there is public interest in keeping it for any of the artistic, scientific, technical, historic, indus- trial and urban design reasons. If one of these criteria is met, the ob- ject represents cultural heritage and is worthy of protection. All these criteria are uniquely embodied in the Farsons Brewery architecture and they will be further developed through a masterplan, which in- cludes the transformation of the iconic old Brewhouse and former Packaging Halls into the Farsons Business Park. A full house of 120 at the first public lecture on Industrial Her- itage. Organised by Farsons and The Farsons Foundation in con- junction with Heritage Malta, the participants were welcomed by Farsons Director Michael Farru- gia. An introductory overview by heritage specialist Dr Kristen Lip- pincott identified the themes of brewing in the Old Farsons Brew- ery; the company's past, present and future, the Farsons commu- nity and the Farsons brand within the context of Malta's industrial heritage. An attentive audience heard the argument by award-winning architect Professor Ian Ritchie, whose architectural firm devel- oped the initial proposed master- plan. He maintained that protect- ing iconic industrial heritage, such as Farsons Brewhouse, is akin to holding on to a story from bygone era – except once preserved, the stories can be narrated time and again. "To discover old spaces and to reinvest energy into them and give them a new life, in effect a renais- sance, should be as thrilling as creating a new building," said Pro- fessor Ian Ritchie, whose practice has received more than 60 nation- al and international awards. "It is not the aesthetic beauty or the age of a more or less old building that matters. The only criterion is the public interest in the object." The public lecture on 'Archi- tecture and Farsons' Industrial Heritage' was the first of a series of lectures focusing on specific themes of industrial heritage. The second lecture entitled 'Industrial Advancement and Defence Strat- egies' by Matthew Balzan will be held on Wednesday 28 January at the Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu at 6.30 p.m. The lectures are part of a broader initiative by Farsons and The Farsons Foundation, in close collaboration with Heritage Malta and the University of Malta, to create further awareness about Malta and Farsons' industrial her- itage. A publication of researched contributions shedding light on Malta's industrial past was jointly released last year by The Farsons Foundation and the University of Malta. Attendance to the lectures is strictly on confirmation via jo- sette.ellul@gov.mt or by phone on 21663731 by not later than Mon- day 26 January 2015. Early confir- mation is recommended in view of limited seating. First public lecture on Industrial Heritage at Farsons Brewery From left: Farsons Chairman Louis A Farrugia, The Farsons Foundation Chairman Bryan A Gera, Professor Ian Ritchie, Dr Kristen Lippincott and Michael Farrugia