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June 18, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Urgent Need for Better Management of Works, Traffic, and Noise in Paceville and St Julian’s

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) urges immediate action to address ongoing disruptions in Paceville and St Julian’s, where excavation works, traffic congestion, and noise are negatively impacting the tourism experience during the busy season. Although excavation is banned during summer in key tourism areas, “emergency” exemptions are reportedly being misused. Disruptive works continue […]
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June 18, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

EU Tourism Trends | Q1 2025 (Eurostat Highlights)

General Overview A total of 452.4 million overnight stays were recorded across EU tourist accommodations in Q1 2025. This marks a modest decline of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Monthly Performance January: 139.0 million stays (+3.5% vs Jan 2024) February: 147.7 million stays (-0.8% vs Feb 2024) March: 167.7 million stays (-2.7% […]
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May 6, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

Guidelines Published: Preventing Third-Party Violence and Harassment at Work

Today, the European Multi-sectoral Social Partners released comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing and addressing third-party violence and harassment (TPVH) in the workplace. This initiative marks a critical advancement in fostering safe, respectful, and supportive work environments, which are particularly vital in customer-facing sectors like hospitality. Why It MattersEnsuring worker safety not only protects employees but […]
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March 25, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

Policy Update | Waste Framework Directive Revision

The EU institutions adopted the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. Key elements of the revised text include: 30% per capita reduction in food waste by 2030 from retail, distribution, restaurants, and households, based on the 2021–2023 average; 10% reduction in food waste by 2030 from processing and manufacturing, also benchmarked against the 2021–2023 average; Reduction targets are legally […]
1min 1230
March 5, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

Applications Open: European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026

The European Commission is launching the 2026 editions of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, inviting cities across the EU and Single Market Programme (SMP) countries to showcase innovative smart and sustainable tourism practices. Applicants must submit their proposals online by 30 May 2025 (17:00 CET). Shortlisted […]
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June 18, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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March 5, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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January 9, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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November 20, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

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November 14, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Booking.com now subject to the Digital Markets Act

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October 28, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

A Quality Leap: Budget Moves the Country Towards This Goal, MHRA

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October 22, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

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June 18, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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April 15, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

EUTourism Stakeholder Event

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April 14, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

UN Tourism: World Tourism Barometer – January 2025 Edition

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January 16, 2025

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March 30, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

MBB-Deloitte Event Discusses Revised EU Building Rules

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November 30, 2022

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January 24, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Tableo Announces TESP Grant Funding from MSCT for its Restaurant AI Assistant Project

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November 15, 2023

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

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June 18, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

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October 28, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

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October 22, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Eurostat: Europeans made 6% more tourism trips in 2023

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October 9, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Commission proposes an EU Digital Travel application for easier and safer travel

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September 23, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA shocked with scenes of violence on two policemen

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September 18, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association Welcomes the Appointment of EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport

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July 27, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA, “Steer Tourism to a Higher-Quality Course”

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February 18, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

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