Hosting guests from around the World, and operating with personnel from 23 different countries, the Grand Hotel Excelsior believes in finding unity in diversity. To celebrate World Tourism Day on 27 September, the Grand Hotel Excelsior’s Lobby was transformed into a little global community embracing music, food, drinks and art from around the World.

The group of participants who took part included Simon Green from Mediterranean Ceramics who worked live on a bust of Jules Verne, Clayton Micallef who also worked live on a contemporary painting, Sue Bencini who presented her collections of handmade jewels using semi-precious stones from around the World and Dame Francoise Tempra who exhibited paintings and lithographs from twenty different countries from her own private collection. Various Embassies participated by presenting various information about the related countries as well as artifacts representing these countries.

The Harbour View Bar served typical cocktails from around the globe, whilst Le Grand Spa featured special packages on treatments originated in different cultures.

In the evening, an International Buffet was served at the Admiral’s landing presenting cuisines from Latin America, Asia, Middle East and the Mediterranean. Diners were treated to a magnificent live performance by local band Adrian (Ir-Russu) and friends.

Dr de Marco, who visited the Hotel during the day, thanked the Management and team members of The Grand Hotel Excelsior for their commitment towards tourism and for being inspired by World Tourism Day.