Category: News

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) urges immediate action to address ongoing disruptions in Paceville and St Julian’s, where excavation works, traffic congestion, and noise are negatively impacting the tourism experience during the busy season. Although excavation is banned during summer in key tourism areas, “emergency” exemptions are reportedly being misused. Disruptive works continue […]

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The European Commission is launching the 2026 editions of the European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions, inviting cities across the EU and Single Market Programme (SMP) countries to showcase innovative smart and sustainable tourism practices. Applicants must submit their proposals online by 30 May 2025 (17:00 CET). Shortlisted […]

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the announcement that Qatar Airways will resume flights to Malta, enhancing the country’s global connectivity and supporting its strategic vision to attract high-value visitors. This development also strengthens Malta’s ties with key global markets, including the Far East and Australia, home to the country’s largest diaspora. MHRA […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 21, 2024
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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 ObserverNovember 20, 2024
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The European Parliament’s Tourism Task Force, within the TRAN Committee, has been established. This taskforce is responsible for integrating tourism considerations into EU transport and economic policies, engaging with industry stakeholders, monitoring the implementation of tourism-related initiatives, and advocating for measures and funding to support the sector’s sustainability and competitiveness. It aims to strengthen tourism’s […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 14, 2024

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The European Commission has designated Booking.com as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), recognising its online intermediation services as a significant gateway between businesses and consumers. As a designated gatekeeper, Booking.com must comply with strict obligations to ensure fair competition, offering businesses equal access and consumers greater choice. If Booking.com is found non-compliant […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 28, 2024
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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 15, 2024

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The EU has approved new regulations designed to improve the working conditions of over 28 million people employed by digital labor platforms across the EU. The platform work directive introduces greater transparency in the use of algorithms for managing human resources. It ensures that automated systems are overseen by qualified personnel and grants workers the […]


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The European Commission has introduced two proposals to digitalize passports and identity cards, known as the ‘EU Digital Travel application‘ aimed at facilitating travel to and from the Schengen area. Currently, border checks are conducted physically, but with nearly 600 million crossings recorded in 2023, there is a need to expedite these processes while maintaining […]


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