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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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 26, 2023

The latest findings are here! The third quarter of 2023 has yielded captivating revelations regarding restaurant reservations, shedding light on booking patterns, preferences, and the influence of digitalization. The landscape of dining out is evolving rapidly, with technology leading the way in facilitating online reservations, simplifying the process for both patrons and restaurant owners. Delving […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 28, 2023

By Tony Zahra, President of Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) Over the past decades since the inception of tourism in Malta the narrative was based on growth. And growth we managed to achieve. Indeed, after two years of pandemic we have managed to recover, and we are set on seeing a record number of […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 4, 2023

The Council and the European Parliament reached today a provisional deal on the regulation for geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. Once this regulation is finally approved, geographical indications (GIs), which up to now were used mainly for foods and beverages, will be enlarged to industrial products whose qualities are essentially linked to the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 7, 2023

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On Sunday 19th February 2023, it was the 50th anniversary since Ronnie Galea, one of the employees of Comtec Services Limited, started his employment with the company. For this occasion, the management of the company organized a surprise party to which all the employees who have ever worked with Ronnie during this half century with […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 18, 2023

The Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study, which was officially launched by Hon Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli, is spearheaded by Dr Bernice Sant, alongside Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the intention to be extremely helpful for health-conscious people, to dine in restaurants and any other places offering catering services, to include the Macro-nutrient details, namely […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 13, 2023

Let’s imagine that extraterrestrials landing in Tunisia, come to ask us to introduce them to the most representative of Tunisians today. For me it would be without hesitation: Tijani Haddad! He is intelligent, gifted, skilful, enterprising, persevering, laughing, generous, bon vivant, faithful in friendship, fundamentally local and resolutely universal, patriotic but never chauvinistic, successful entrepreneur […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 9, 2023

Experts anticipate the value of the global luxury travel market will reach $1.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2018 and 2028. There is a correlation between luxury travel and unique, one-of-a-kind experiences and bespoke service. Increasing spending by well-off visitors motivated by a desire to see uncharted territory and engage […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 9, 2023

In recent years, the Mediterranean diet has dominated the rankings for being full of good nutrition, easy to follow and having a colourful palette. There are a few diets that promote a healthy lifestyle, and the one that is widely acclaimed for its health benefits is the Mediterranean diet. According to the US News & […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 18, 2022

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) salutes the memory of Robert Arrigo, describing him as a “leading pioneer of the Maltese tourism sector, a champion of local sports, and a conviction politician.” MHRA President Tony Zahra states that significantly, “the Maltese tourism sector has today lost a committed entrepreneur who contributed to shaping up […]

Category: Lifestyle

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”

Revealing Insights: An In-depth Analysis of Restaurant Reservation Trends in Q3 2023

We now need better not bigger | Times of Malta Talking Point

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to protect geographical indications for craft and industrial products

Malta | Comtec celebrates 50 years of one of its employees

Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study launched

“Parcours, chemins et Sentiers”…or the incredible life journey of Tijani Haddad

Global Luxury Tourism To Reach 1.5 Billion by 2028

Mediterranean Diet Ranked Best In 2023; Know All Health Benefits

MHRA pays tribute to tourism pioneer and seasoned politician Robert Arrigo

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

MHRA Calls for a National Climate Resilience Plan to Address Summer Power Cuts

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

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

MHRA Calls for a National Climate Resilience Plan to Address Summer Power Cuts

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