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The neglected heroes in coffee. TSHS – 044

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In this episode I will discuss with Maria Antonia Velez about coffee, specifically about Colombian coffee and the forgotten heroes in coffee. Maria is from a family of coffee growers that have grown coffee for the past 200 years in Colombia.
She is now based in Malta operating her own coffee house. She will share the unique story about the concept of her coffee house and the challenges of getting the place open..
We will also talk about being a women entrepreneur in a male dominated food and beverage business, and share tips for aspiring women entrepreneurs.

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How can mental health issues affect an individual during pandemic. TSHS -0031

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The hospitality industry faces overwhelming uncertainty and risks right now. The loss of a job and loss of stability increases a person’s risk to experience mental health issues… and they are at a much higher risk to attempt drastic actions”

Maintaining mental health is both more challenging and more important in these unprecedented times. Sam-Erik Ruttmann is speaking with Dragan Donkov
Manager Learning & Development, EMCC Accredited Coach, MHFA Instructor
How this effects leadership, how to recognise the signs of mental health issues, and how to provide help for those affected.
How to seek help? How to help each other and provide ¨mental health first aid¨.

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Andrew Agius Muscat – What are Initiatives to develop sustainable tourism actions and renewable strategies for the Mediterranean region. TSHS_004

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Mediterranean represents one third of all tourism arrivals. Mediterranean region is also hitting the news headlines, regularly sadly focusing on terrorist attacks, economic crisis, political crisis and immigrant drowning.

My guest Andrew Agius Muscat, General Secretary and Co – Founder of Mediterranean Tourism Foundation explains about his mission in life to organise events that will bring people together who are not directly related to tourism, but anyone interested in Mediterranean Tourism. This mission has been recognised and is supported by people from all walks in life, and dignitaries such as

  • Pope Francis, who sent a letter of support for the efforts made by the foundation.
  • HRH Princess Dana Firas. She  is a global advocate for heritage protection and preservation as a foundation for development, responsible tourism, identity and political participation, and peace building. She serves as the President of the Board of Directors of Petra National Trust.
  • His Majesty King Osei Tutu Il, King of  Ashanti (Ashanti region), Ghana. He came with his delegation to the annual conference and was so impressed so he plan to form the West African Tourism Foundation.

The upcoming Mediterranean Stars Festival music event mentioned in the show will  bringing 15 pop music stars to Malta. Here is the LINK to the event.

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