IOH tourism ambassador for Europe

Mr. Tony Coleiro M.B.A., F.I.H., F.I.S.M.M., F.Inst.T.T., F.T.E., M.L.J., O.B.S.S. has been appointed Tourism Ambassador for Europe, by the Executive Council of the Institute of Hospitality which represents professional managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries and has a worldwide membership with members represented in all sectors of the industry including hotels, contract catering, restaurants, pubs and clubs, as well as leisure outlets, theme parks and sports venues. The Institute of Hospitality is managed as an educational institution, and exists to benefit its members in their career and professional development, as well as continuing to improve industry sector standards. The primary purpose of the Institute of Hospitality is to promote the highest professional standards of management and education in the international hospitality, leisure and tourism industries.

There are currently eight International Ambassadors who play a vital role in promoting the Institute of Hospitality world-wide, representing Africa - South, Asia, Australia and Oceania, Middle East, Caribbean and South America, North America, Southern Europe and Mediterranean and Europe. Ambassadors provide a point of contact for anyone wanting to know more about the Institute and are always pleased to hear from members in their region, play a very important role and direct liaison with National Tourism Organisations, Tourism and Hospitality Groups and other professional bodies and entities. Institute of Hospitality Ambassadors represent the Institute at functions, conferences and events and are helping to increase Institute of Hospitality membership and accreditation of educational programmes in their region, as well as supporting honorary representatives to form new International Group.

Mr. Coleiro is a Chartered Consultant by profession, holding a Master Degree in Business Administration, a Fellow and Chairman of The Institute of Hospitality - Malta Chapter. Other Fellowship status includes Sales & Marketing Management Association, the Institute of Travel & Tourism, Association of Tourism & Hospitality Executives, amongst other International and European Management Institutional recognitions. Since 2008, Mr. Coleiro has been serving as Director on the Main Board of the Malta Tourism Authority. Married to Grace and have two daughters’ Mireille Sarah and Daphne Ann, and a niece Kendria Jade.