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Mediterranean ObserverMay 17, 2024

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The European Commission has designated Booking Holdings, the parent company of Booking.com, as a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Booking.com now has six months to comply with the DMA’s requirements. Booking Holdings has been preventing hotels from offering better prices on their own channels and not sharing sufficient data with hotel partners. […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 16, 2024

The European Travel Commission’s recent report, “European Tourism Trends & Prospects,” highlights ongoing growth in Europe’s tourism sector, demonstrating resilience despite economic challenges and high prices. In early 2024, Europe’s tourism saw foreign arrivals and overnight stays exceed 2019 levels by 7.2% and 6.5%, respectively, continuing the recovery from 2023. This growth is driven primarily […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 13, 2024

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The successful recovery efforts post-Covid-19 were fuelled by the digital transition, which played a pivotal role in revitalising the sector after the downturn it faced during the pandemic. With the goal of strengthening the sector and ensuring resilience over the next decade, the EU has been actively promoting increased digitalisation uptake within travel and tourism […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 10, 2024

The very first stock-taking of the progress and visible results of the transition pathway for tourism since its launch in February 2022 was published in January 2024. Two years after the publication of this transition pathway, the report highlights tangible progress across all areas of action, and demonstrating concrete results from the Commission, national public […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2024

This week, several EU organisations co-signed a statement on the revision of the Package Travel Directive (PTD). The signatories represent a broad spectrum of stakeholders from the tourism supply chains including travel organisers, intermediaries, and service providers such as accommodation, attractions, and transport. The statement focuses on the ‘package’ definition and the limitation of prepayments.

Mediterranean ObserverApril 29, 2024

Findings have just been published from a recent report conducted by the University of Surrey and the European Travel Commission, on employee skills development in the hospitality industry. Nowadays, individuals within the hospitality sector are acquiring a diverse set of transferable skills. Extensive research highlights hospitality as an enduring avenue for continuous learning and adaptable […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 12, 2024

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This week, the first EU tourism forum on climate change was held in Rhodes, Greece, whereby the European travel and tourism industry met to discuss the impact of climate crises on the sector. A landmark joint declaration was signed to commit to a more sustainable and resilient tourism industry in the future. Key commitments from […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 2, 2024

As AirMalta bids farewell after 50 years of service, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) pays homage to its profound impact on Malta’s tourism industry and broader economy. Since its inception, AirMalta has been a cornerstone of economic growth and social progress, facilitating vital connectivity for the island nation. Tony Zahra, President of MHRA, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 22, 2024

Today, the Council approved conclusions on green diplomacy, unequivocally affirming the EU’s commitment to promote a just and inclusive green transition, and to support the implementation of global commitments in this regard, in close cooperation with partner countries worldwide through enhanced multilateralism and global action. In its conclusions, the Council reiterates the gravity of the accelerating triple planetary crisis of […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 22, 2024

On 21 March 2024, the Commission published an action plan to tackle labour and skills shortages and proposes to work together with Member States and social partners to address these issues in the years ahead. The action plan is part of the EU’s strategy to boost its competitiveness and enhance its economic and social resilience. […]

Blog - Page 9 of 404 - The Mediterranean Observer

European Commission designates Booking.com as gatekeeper

European tourism experiences sustained growth

DIGITOUR: Building Digitalisation Readiness in Tourism SMEs

Transition pathway and EU agenda for tourism 2030

Joint industry statement on the Package Travel Directive

Hospitality hones transferable skills

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

MHRA Acknowledges AirMalta’s Legacy and Welcomes the Dawn of KM Malta Airlines

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition

European Commission publishes Action Plan to tackle skills and labour shortages

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

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

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

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