What are the implications of developing Gozo as a separate tourism destination? Report on fieldwork carried out in Gozo/Malta in 2003

When looking at Gozo as an outsider, one gets the impression that the island already is a separate tourism destination. Hotels of all categories are available as well as a large number of restaurants and tourist attractions. The basic infrastructure for being a separate tourism destination thus is there. When looking at Gozo tourism figures however, one realizes that Gozo in fact depends on Malta and the day visitors coming over from Malta. The average …

…followed up year by year to be able to see which areas need further improvement. If these measures are followed, I think the island of Gozo can be sustainable developed into a separate tourism destination in the forthcoming years. References http://www.archive.independent.com.mt/426/5.html http://www.visitbalears.com/webIbatur/web/ing/index.jsp http://www.archive.independent.com.mt/2000/0808/n02.htm http://www.airmalta.com Fieldwork carried out in April 2003 in Gozo