Mediterranean Observer, Author at The Mediterranean Observer

Mediterranean ObserverJune 21, 2024

Malta has long been a favourite for holidaymakers—but it’s also quietly becoming one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive destinations for entrepreneurs, consultants, and remote professionals. Thanks to its English-speaking workforce, EU membership, and strong digital infrastructure, Malta offers a seamless experience for business travellers. Whether you’re meeting clients in Valletta, networking at a tech hub […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 1, 2021

Hungary on Saturday loosened several COVID-19 restrictions for people with government-issued immunity cards, the latest in a series of reopening measures that have followed an ambitious vaccination campaign. As of Saturday, individuals with the plastic cards may enter indoor dining rooms, hotels, theatres, cinemas, spas, gyms, libraries, museums and other recreational venues. Opening hours for […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 1, 2021

Turkey’s tourism revenues dropped 40% and foreign visitor arrivals dropped 54% in the first quarter, data showed Friday, as the coronavirus-driven travel restrictions continued to hit a sector crucial to foreign currency inflows. Last year, the country’s tourism income plunged two-thirds to just over $12 billion as the COVID-19 pandemic devastated an industry that generally […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 1, 2021

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Walls with stories in every crack. Tel Aviv has quickly become the world’s hub for expressionist public art. With graffiti being decriminalized, laws surrounding street art/graffiti are extremely lax in the city, making it a mecca for all public art connoisseurs. Here are a few amazing works you need to check out in the city. […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 1, 2021

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) has released updated Covid-19 aviation directives that extend travel restrictions for international flights landing in Greece. The restrictions are part of the Greek government’s efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) in the country. The following travel restrictions and requirements for international arrivals will remain in place […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 1, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination certificates which Malta plans to roll out imminently will only be valid for six months, a legal notice has confirmed. Superintendent of Public Health Charmaine Gauci on Friday published the ‘Vaccination against COVID-19 Certificate Order’, which provides the legal groundwork for the processing of personal data ahead of the rollout. The law states […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread revenue loss for lots of different industries, but none more so than the tourism sector. We focused on the highest tourism countries to visualize the negative impact of COVID-19 on a year-over-year basis. The economic losses are staggering. Spain had the single biggest drop in tourism spending due to […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2021

Foreign tourists with a Covid-19 “health pass” will be allowed to visit France again from June 9. The planned relaxation of entry restrictions to the country came as part of a series of measures to ease lockdown measures from next month. A four-stage plan outlined by president Emmanuel Macron aims to largely reopen France by […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2021

Interest in foreign holidays has shifted away from autumn and into the summer peak in the last week, latest data shows. The highest percentage of package holiday enquiries have been for July departures, followed by August, September and then October, according to TravelSupermarket. October had been the most popular departure month to compare package holiday […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2021

Lufthansa Group airlines reported an adjusted operating loss of €1.1 billion for the three months to March as the group continued to burn through €235 million a month. The losses came despite Lufthansa Group slashing operating expenses by more than half. Group carriers, which include Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings as well as […]

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Author: Mediterranean Observer

Malta: Where Business Meets the Mediterranean Lifestyle

Hungary reopens for people holding COVID-19 immunity cards

Tourism revenues down 40% as COVID-19 halves Q1 arrivals in Turkey

6 Incredible Street Art Pieces in Tel Aviv, Israel

Greece Extends Covid-19 Travel Restrictions for Int’l Arrivals Until May 14

Malta’s Planned Travel ‘Vaccine Passports’ Will Only Be Valid For Six Months

Visualizing the Negative Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism

Health pass proposed to restart foreign travel to France

Interest in foreign holidays shifts to summer peak

Lufthansa reports €1.1bn loss for three months to March

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

EU Tourism Trends | Q1 2025 (Eurostat Highlights)

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

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

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

MHRA Welcomes Qatar Airways’ Return to Malta