The new name of the city of Victoria was soon reflected in other institutions. One of the principal hotels of Gozo overlooking It-Tokk – first opened by George Said (Ta’ Ġwann) – was renamed Victoria Hotel. He entered the hotel business when, after the passing away of his wife Roża Demanueli at a very young age, he went to Malta and took over the British Hotel in Triq Sant’Orsla, Valletta. At the time of the renaming, the hotel was run by his daughters Orsla, the proprietor, and Karmena Said, her sister. Karmena (Ta’ Ġwann) eventually married Toni Scicluna (Tal-Ingliża), who ran the family hotel with his wife until its closure. This information was supplied by Rose Saliba, daughter of Toni and Karmena.

National Archives Reference Number: 2078