'PL’s energy plans harmful for tourism sector' - De Marco
Minister for tourism Mario De Marco today said that the PL's energy plans will harm the tourism sector, with tariffs rising by 5%.
18 February 2013, 12:00am
Jacob Borg
Jacob Borg
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Mario De Marco.
Minister for tourism Mario De Marco today said that the PL's energy plans are harmful for the tourism sector.
"The PL's plans are based on a number of unsustainable factors. Under their plan, energy tariffs will actually increase by 5%."
De Marco also expressed chargin at the 15% tax rebate promised by Muscat at Malta international airport this morning.
"This rebate actually features in the 2013 budget which Muscat voted against," De Marco exclaimed.
De Marco said that hotels are better off focussing on more sustainable energy means.
"A recent water audit carried out at the Corinthia hotel group brought about an almost 50% reduction in water consumption, which represents a huge saving."
He also said that the PN's night tariffs will bring about savings of 7-26% between the hours of 10pm and 6am.
"The MHRA has reported record profits over the past five years. Tourism is the backbone of Malta's economy and many people earn a living off of it. We need to ensure that this positive trend continues."
De Marco said that the PN is proposing to increase the Malta Tourism Authorities' budget, which will help it to further promote Malta overseas.
"We need to focus more on niche markets like Brazil, China, Japan and Turkey. We also need to promote the country more as a diving destination. The PN is committed to further investment in the tourism sector," de Marco said.
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I would appreciate if Dr Mario De Marco does not stain his hands to protect some of his colleagues who are in deep trouble. His father would certainly not have approved this and assuming collective responsibility with them would stain your career forever. So keep away from the dirt of this massive corruption scandal that has rocked Malta. The Commissions paid to certain individuals were enough to reduce half the energy bills of the Tourism Industry - that is what is harmful dear Dr De Marco.
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Dr. Demarco be rest assured that the PL proposals for gas will reduce electricity tariff and not increase. The millions of euros in commissions are harming not only tourisim but all businesss and all housholds. Be a gentleman and have the decency to go in the oppositions benches in an honsest way at least.
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The less said the better Dr Demarco, especially if rumours that you will be running for the top post after the general election are to be believed.
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HELLLLOOOOO Dr De Marco?????? adek teqred fuq il-5% li ivvinta il-partit tijak???? Isma minni man dik gidba ohra. adek ma stembahtx?? U btw il-partiti waslu xi page 800 tal-kampanja u inti adek imwahhal fpage 1!!!
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HELLLLOOOOO Dr De Marco?????? adek teqred fuq il-5% li ivvinta il-partit tijak???? Isma minni man dik gidba ohra. adek ma stembahtx?? U btw il-partiti waslu xi page 800 tal-kampanja u inti adek imwahhal fpage 1!!!
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HELLLLOOOOO Dr De Marco?????? adek teqred fuq il-5% li ivvinta il-partit tijak???? Isma minni man dik gidba ohra. adek ma stembahtx?? U btw il-partiti waslu xi page 800 tal-kampanja u inti adek imwahhal fpage 1!!!
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Dear Dr. De Marco I expect better from you. Quoting the so-called KPMG report paid for by Enemalta for the PN campaign. I would like to ask you how much the 150 metre chimney at Dellimara and the burning of Heavy Fuel Oil are helping attract tourists to Malta. It is also worrying Dr. De Marco that in spite of teh fact that some weeks have passed you still cannot tell us by how much the night tariffs will actually go down.There is a huge difference between 7 and 26%. It is also worrying that no one has reassured us that day tariffs will not rise.
Luke Camilleri •
Dan bis-serjeta?
Mill liema raqda stenbah?
Xi jkun qieghed jghamel u fejn ikun mohhu meta jattendi xi laqgha tal-MHRA li dejjem TOP OF THE AGENDA u jissemmghu dejjem jkunu IT-TARIFFI TAD- DAWL U L'ILMA???
INT BIS-SERJETA DR. DEMARCO??????
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whether we like it or not our core markets remain the EU. On diving may i humbly ask what happened to the original labour plans to improve diving facilities round the islands, particularly accessibility???? we are flogging a lame argumenr, Dr. De Marco!
Joseph Pellicano •
pL’s energy plans harmful for tourism sector' - De Marco. Dan bis serjeta qiad parla. Daqs missirek serju fil politika.
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Demarco stordut wahda tal-beati pawli. Lanqas jaf x'ser jaqbad jghid, ghax it-tahwid u tgerfix li hemm fit-turismu issa jrid jirrangah wara li ilu hames snin part-time Minister tas-settur.
