Restaurants Too Expensive for Maltese, but Tourists Think They're Good Value

Restaurants too expensive for Maltese, but tourists think they're good value

Maltese people find local restaurants expensive but most tourists consider them to be good value for money, a catering sector survey has revealed. A survey commissioned by the Association of Catering Establishments (ACE), and carried out by Prof. Vincent Marmara from Sagalytics, asked 400 Maltese citizens and 100 tourists questions about their attitudes towards local...

Tourists Rarely Tip In Malta: Locals Say 5% Is Fair

Tipping is not second nature in Malta, especially for visitors. According to a nationwide survey carried out by Sagalytics on behalf of the Association of Catering Establishments, 40% of tourists leave no tip at all when dining out. In contrast, only 14% of locals do the same. Most Maltese diners say a 5% tip is fair when they are satisfied. Tourists tend to tip less, and less often. The study, conducted by Prof. Vincent Marmarà’s research firm …

Maltese Spend More Than Twice As Much As Tourists At Restaurants

Maltese residents are spending more than double what tourists spend when dining out, according to the first consumer-focused survey of Malta’s catering industry, presented at the Research and Economic Outlook conference organised by the Association of Catering Establishments (ACE). The survey, conducted by Prof. Vincent Marmara, found that locals who dine out for pleasure or entertainment spend an average of €94.77 per month on meals, including …