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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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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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 […]
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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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21 March 2021 – Good France

The 6th edition of the event “Goût de France/Good France” has been postponed until spring 2021, following the measures taken to fight the COVID-19 health crisis. Though delayed, will still be the beloved opportunity for professionals of French gastronomy to share their know-how and their passion for this cuisine, as it is every year. Scheduled […]

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