October 31, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, the Malta Chamber of SMEs and the Malta Employers’ Association (Malta Employers) have consistently advocated for a well-planned, holistic economic transformation that steers the country decisively towards an economy driven by higher productivity and of value over volume. Real, lasting […]
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October 26, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Budget Burdens Threaten Tourism Competitiveness While Government Recurrent Spending Keeps Rising

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) recognises the importance of responsible economic management, particularly at a time of growing international economic and geopolitical uncertainty. MHRA supports Finance Minister Clyde Caruana’s call for greater financial discipline and acknowledges that safeguarding Malta’s economic stability requires difficult but necessary decisions. However, such responsibility must be shared fairly, […]
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September 14, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) expresses concern following incidents witnessed over the weekend connected with party entertainment activities. Considerable work and investment are being undertaken by the Malta Tourism Authority, MHRA members and stakeholders across the tourism industry to raise standards and reposition Malta towards a higher-value, higher-quality and more respectful tourism model. […]
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September 2, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) believes that whether a restaurant applies a service charge, a cover charge, or neither should remain a commercial decision for the entrepreneur. Different establishments operate different business models, and that flexibility should be respected. What must be guaranteed is full transparency, with customers clearly informed of any applicable […]
1min 1485

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta’s Tourism Reputation

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the introduction of new regulations announced by the Minister for the Interior, Security and Employment, Glenn Bedingfield, aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour and safeguarding Malta’s reputation as a quality tourism destination. Under the new regulations, non-habitually resident individuals who commit offences and are subject to administrative fines […]
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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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