The Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Awards 2019 were held at the Westin Dragonara Resort.
The event included various awards amongst which were the STAR Service Awards. These awards reflect the nominations that tourist themselves submit nominating people who in their view, offered outstanding service and helped make their stay better. The winners in this category were:
Ian Mark Caruana - Esplora Interactive Science Centre
Marylin Credo - BB De Rohan
Jorge Vicioso - Tourist Guide
Ruby Amiana Bartolini - Ocean Basket
Marie Girlando - Host Family
Salini Resort, AX The Palace, Radisson Blu St. Julian's, BB De Rohan, Ocean Basket, Country Terrace Restaurant, Vecchia Napoli Skyparks, Esplora Interactive Science Centre and Malta National Aquariums were also presented with an Award.
The Hotel Worker of the Year was awarded to Ms Mellisa Sambugaro, Gand Hotel Excelsior.
During the Awards ceremony the Special Recognition Awards was presented to Mr William Hatherly - Buccaneers Boutique Guesthouse.