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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2026

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. […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 2, 2026

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 17, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the enforcement action taken by the Ministry for Tourism, under the leadership of Minister Jo Etienne Abela, together with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), against operators found to be in breach of the regulations governing short-term rental accommodation in Swieqi. This action sends a clear message that […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 31, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) extended its congratulations to the Labour Party following its electoral win and conveyed its best wishes to Prime Minister Robert Abela and his administration as they embark on a new five-year mandate. MHRA said the result gives the Government a strong mandate to address key national challenges and […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 25, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), through funds jointly administered together with the Malta Tourism Authority and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, has supported the deployment of six new electric Hyundai Kona vehicles for use by the Malta Police Force across key tourism areas in […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2026

If you run or advise a tourism business in the Mediterranean, you are already on the frontline of climate risk, water scarcity and changing visitor expectations— even if you do not call it “sustainability” yet. At the same time, standards like GSTC, EU Ecolabel, ISO 14001 and Green Key are reshaping how destinations compete for […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 16, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new tourism accommodation framework, saying it reflects principles long advocated by the industry in support of a more sustainable and higher-value tourism model. MHRA expressed support for the direction being taken by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg, together […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 18, 2026

The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) Project was presented during the second edition of the iBlue Congress by Lanzarote Islands Innovation Summit, held on 12 and 13 March 2026 at the iconic Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote, Spain. The international congress brought together policymakers, sustainability experts, tourism leaders, researchers, and island stakeholders from across the Mediterranean, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 3, 2026

Following a request earlier this year by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, Ms. Maria Micallef, MCESD Chairperson, convened a MCESD Council meeting focused on disaster preparedness and emergency coordination, bringing together key national authorities and stakeholders. In his intervention, MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat stressed that preparedness must not be viewed as a reaction to […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 26, 2026

The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) Project was presented during the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (MCCAA) National Conference, titled “The EU Ecolabel: The Official Standard for Green Tourism in Malta”, held in Rabat, Malta, on 19 February 2026. During the conference, Tonio Cini, Operations Executive at Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association (MHRA) and Logisitics […]

Category: Infrasructure & Design

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes Enforcement Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations in Swieqi

MHRA Congratulates Labour Party on Election Victory and a Clear Mandate Focused on Economic Sustainability and Wellbeing for All

Malta Strengthens Tourism Safety Presence with Six New Electric Police Vehicles

Green Certification Made Practical: Course for Tourism SMEs and Advisors

MHRA Welcomes New Tourism Accommodation Framework as a Bold Step Towards a Higher-Value Tourism Model

SEA Project Presented at the iBlue Congress 2026 | Lanzarote, Spain

MHRA Advocates Better Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Coordination

Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness Project Presented at the MCCAA National Conference | Rabat, Malta

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