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Meet The Team

More than just a group of friendly faces, the team at Alpine Sterling DMC are a multicultural bunch with a mutual passion for tourism.

Get to know what makes us tick and, if youโ€™d like to learn more about us, our inboxes are always open!

Managing Director

Warren Zahra

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Born and raised in London, I enjoyed traveling from an early age and have always loved our industry. When it comes to having a break with my wife Debbie, I always prefer a city break โ€“ my hometown remains my favourite city to visit, while my other favourites would be New York City and Rome. I love dining out โ€“ Indian food and pizza being my favourite โ€“ paired with good craft beers and wines. I also have a collection of over 1000 marvel comics, and my favourite musical genres are Hip Hop and the golden oldies (especially from Italy), but I can listen to everything. I have been a Chelsea fan since my late father took me to Stamford Bridge in 1969. At home we have five cats and two adult children who I love dearlyโ€ฆ and most of them are well behaved.

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Groups Manager

Debbie Zahra

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Iโ€™m a proud mum to five cats and two children, with a passion for cooking and trying out new recipes! My favourite kind of holiday involves lots of shopping and food & drink, no matter the destination. I adore rainy days and winter, and, when Iโ€™m not organising events, youโ€™ll find me at home with a cup of tea!

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Reservations Manager

Guy Bonello

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Born in Godโ€™s own county of Yorkshire, I have lived and worked in 10 different countries. Iโ€™m a polyglot whoโ€™s fluent in five languages, mad about football (especially Leeds United), and I love listening to classic rock music and reading autobiographies.

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Angele Gaffiero
Groups Executive

Angele Gaffiero

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I am quite the extrovert, and you wonโ€™t catch me going home early after a day of work! I love meeting friends and getting to know new people from different walks of life, which allows me to be open-minded and better my way of thinking! For me, relaxation time means surrounding myself with food; from walking through a supermarket, cooking, or dining out! My motto is EAT โ€“ MEET- SLEEP โ€“ REPEAT!

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Groups Executive

Darren Ellul

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Bubbly by nature, I'm always ready to lend a helping hand to our team and clients. I'm as passionate about football as I am about gastronomy, so itโ€™s no surprise that my favourite hobbies include dining out, cooking and watching a good match!

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Sales & Operations Manager

Mary Grace Lynch

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Take this wanna-be Spice Girl shopping and Iโ€™ll be your best friend forever! Travelling the world and discovering new places are my passions, but my go-to happy place will always be watching the sunset with a good book and a glass of wine in hand.

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Reservations & Groups Executive

Bethina Pace

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Iโ€™m a polyglot adventure-seeker who loves to travel with my family and friends. I love outdoor activities like swimming and skiing as much as I love being indoors doing crafts and listening to music. My favourite time of the year is Christmas, but I love meeting friends to enjoy great food and fine wine no matter the season!

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Reservations Executive

Gabby Zahra

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I love spending sunny days at the beach, enjoying the sea, swimming and trying to keep fitโ€ฆ even on colder days! I have a little ginger cat called Cookie, and when Iโ€™m not at the beach I enjoy good food with great company.

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Reservations Executive

Marie Louise Buttigieg

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I love going on long walks in winter and swimming during the summer, as much as I love trying new recipes in the kitchen and caring for my many, many houseplants. My book collection is very meaningful to me, and I would never ever throw one away!

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MICE Groups Executive

Bernice Bartolo

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Iโ€™m passionate about experiencing life to the fullest, and a few of the greatest things in life, for me, are meeting people and learning about different cultures and perspectives. Iโ€™m a true foodie, and love cooking Asian food at home. In my free time, you can find me playing tennis, snorkelling or dog walking at a local sanctuary!

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Peter Cauchi Alpine Sterling DMC Malta
Director of Business Development

Peter Cauchi

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I love my work, travelling, football, cars, summer days, sunsets, good food and wine โ€“ in no particular order!

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Groups Executive

Francesca Pustizzi

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Travel, music and culture are three of my passions โ€“ especially when combined into one trip! I love to help people in need, and I would like to form part of an NGO to do just that. I enjoy being in nature whenever I can, walking in the countryside, reading a book by the sea, or just waiting for the sun to set.

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Graphic Designer

Christopher Brown

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Iโ€™m originally from South Africa, and 15 years ago I moved to Malta and joined Alpine Sterling. Iโ€™ve also been a DJ for the past 13 years, and I love both of these jobs. Iโ€™m fascinated with Asia and Iโ€™ve been to India three times as a volunteer to help abandoned children, although my favourite country Iโ€™ve visited so far is Sri Lanka. I also have a love for making and baking food and Iโ€™m currently doing an online chef course. If I had to choose a favourite cuisine, it would have to be Thai but please donโ€™t make me pick just one!

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Reservations Executive

Paola Morara

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Happiest when the sun is shining, I landed in Malta in 2015 and havenโ€™t looked back. I love to spend my free time with as many friends as possible, on the beach or outdoors, playing racket ball or even a traditional game of โ€˜bocciโ€™, however my favourite activity remains - "eat & drink"! My secret dream is to travel around the world, but I might need another life to accomplish it. Iโ€™m also a keen gardener, yogi and sun-lover. Most importantly, I always find time to laughโ€ฆ โ€œla vita l'รจ bela, l'รจ bela basta avere l'ombrela!โ€

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