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Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 16, 2025

According to a recent report by Eurostat, in Q3 2024, the EU’s short-term rental market experienced notable growth, with 366.2 million guest nights booked via platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and Tripadvisor. This marked an 18% increase compared to Q3 2023 (310 million nights) – highlighting the ongoing rise in demand for platform-based accommodations. Growth […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 21, 2024

HOTREC and TOPOSOPHY are hosting a webinar on the top 10 digital trends transforming the food service industry, from innovative menu engineering and AI-driven solutions to the rise of automation. Date: November 29 – 10:00 AM Tailored for SMEs, this session will explore practical solutions to boost productivity and efficiency through technology. Click here […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 28, 2024

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes today’s budget speech, “A Quality Country” (Pajjiz ta Kwalita), as it lays a strong foundation for a resilient economy designed to adapt and thrive amid global changes. This budget places significant emphasis on social measures while also addressing sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure, which serve as the backbone […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On October 3, 2024, Eurostat released new data on short-term rental bookings within the European Union for the second quarter of 2024. A total of 208.8 million nights were booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, and Tripadvisor, marking a 16.2% rise compared to the same period in 2023. In detail, April saw 53.5 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On 3rd October 2024, the European Labour Authority launched its report on the HORECA sector. The report focuses on the following main topics: The horeca sector in the economy of the EU The labour market in the sector in the EU Recruitment in the sector in the EU Employment and working conditions Enforcing labour law and […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 1, 2024

Commemorating World Tourism Day on September 27, new Eurostat data has been published, revealing that the EU recorded 780.1 million overnight stays in tourist accommodations during the second quarter of 2024, a slight 0.2% increase from the same period in 2023. While April saw an 8.7% decrease, May had a 7.9% rise, and June remained […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 23, 2024

Full solidarity with the policemen and the police force. The videos doing the rounds on social media show in the most graphic of ways the violence meted out on two policemen in Hamrun by a group of male and female thugs. No matter what the reason was there is never any excuse for inflicting violence […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2024

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) extends its congratulations to Glenn Micallef on his appointment as the new EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport. This role is crucial for advancing initiatives that enhance youth engagement, cultural expression, and sports development across the European Union. The MHRA acknowledges the significant impact […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 27, 2024

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) acknowledges the tourism boom of the past decade as a significant boost to Malta’s economy, generating substantial revenue and creating jobs. However, the rapid growth has led to overcrowded destinations across Malta and Gozo. We are also witnessing an increasing amount of anti-social behaviour raising its head. Back […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 20, 2024

This past week has seen Balluta Bay turn green and power outages affecting multiple localities, directly impacting both our tourism sector and local residents. The general upkeep and cleanliness of product Malta is a continuing concern. Other areas of Product Malta have experienced significant strain, though not as acutely as the sea turning green and […]

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Category: Hospitality

Eurostat: Nights booked via online platforms up 18% in Q3 2024

Online Webinar: 10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants

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

Short-term rentals in the EU – Significant growth in Q2 2024

European Labour Authority Report – HORECA sector

Eurostat: EU tourism nights increase in Q2 2024

MHRA shocked with scenes of violence on two policemen

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

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

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”

Eurostat: Nights booked via online platforms up 18% in Q3 2024

MHRA Welcomes Qatar Airways’ Return to Malta

Mario Xuereb appointed as the new CEO of the Malta Business Bureau

MHRA Welcomes Qatar Airways’ Return to Malta

Online Webinar: 10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants

Tourism Task Force formed