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Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 15, 2026

Are you a tourism consultant, trainer, SME owner or VET professional passionate about sustainability? The SEA Course on Tourism Green Sustainable Management & Green Certification is your chance to master eco-friendly practices, green certifications (EU Ecolabel, GSTC, ISO 14001, Green Key) and support businesses in the green transition. The EU co-funded project Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 6, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new accommodation reform announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, describing it as a significant step toward a more sustainable and quality-driven tourism model for Malta. By removing the additional height allowances previously granted to hotels and introducing clear […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for their recent successful operation which led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, preventing millions of euros’ worth of cocaine from reaching the streets. This decisive action once again demonstrates the professionalism and vigilance of Malta’s law enforcement authorities […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has expressed concern over the Opposition’s proposal to pilot a four-day workweek within the public sector. MHRA stated that while it recognises the importance of work–life balance and employee wellbeing, such a reform must be grounded in economic realities and productivity data, not political slogans. The Association warned […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 3, 2025

On September 30, 2025, the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) together with other partners, proudly kicked off the Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) project remotely, after a fruitful meeting to commence what promises to be a transformative Erasmus+ KA220-VET initiative. The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness project aims to bridge vocational training and the green transition in tourism by […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 17, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly commends the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg for the landmark announcement of a new direct flight connecting New York to Malta. What has long been called for has finally been realized. This development is […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 26, 2025

In light of various incidents recently reported by media outlets, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns any form of violence in or around restaurants and hospitality establishments. MHRA underlines that rules must be respected by all. Outdoor dining is a policy actively promoted by government as many people prefer dining outdoors, but […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 1, 2025

In a recent episode on SiGMA TV, Business to Government series, Tony Zahra, President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, sets out a clear plan to keep Malta’s tourism economy energised all year. Zahra explains why meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) are more than a helpful shoulder-season boost: they are a central pillar of national growth. His remarks […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for its recent firm enforcement actions across key entertainment zones, particularly in Paceville and St Julian’s, where five retail outlets were found illegally selling alcohol after 9pm and a restaurant was ordered to close for operating without a responsible person on-site, as required […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns the industrial directives issued by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) against KM Malta Airlines, which are already causing delays and operational disruption during the peak of Malta’s critical summer tourism season. At a time when Malta is welcoming thousands of visitors daily and the tourism sector […]

Category: Hotels

The SEA Course on Tourism Green Sustainable Management & Green Certification

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

Official Launch of the Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness Project

MHRA: Finally, Malta Secures Direct Air Link with New York

MHRA Condemns Violence: Safety and Rules Must Be Respected by All

Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism

MHRA Commends Malta Police Force for Firm Enforcement in Tourism Zones and Calls for Stronger Legislative and Operational Support

MHRA Condemns Pilots’ Industrial Action Amid Critical Summer Tourism Season

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