Category: Travel

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 6, 2026
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5min373
Speaker of the House of Representatives Carmelo Abela, met with representatives of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), as part of a series of meetings with various sectors of society aimed at directly hearing their perspectives, experiences and aspirations. The meeting focused on the Parliament’s role as an open and accessible institution, the importance […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 5, 2026
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2min592
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the initiative announced by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Glenn Bedingfield to introduce on-the-spot fines for cannabis-related offences involving tourists, describing it as a practical measure to strengthen enforcement and promote responsible tourism. MHRA President Tony Zahra stated: “The real value of on-the-spot fines is […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 31, 2026
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5min576
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, the Malta Chamber of SMEs and the Malta Employers’ Association (Malta Employers) have consistently advocated for a well-planned, holistic economic transformation that steers the country decisively towards an economy driven by higher productivity and of value over volume. Real, lasting […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 26, 2026
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4min1573
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) recognises the importance of responsible economic management, particularly at a time of growing international economic and geopolitical uncertainty. MHRA supports Finance Minister Clyde Caruana’s call for greater financial discipline and acknowledges that safeguarding Malta’s economic stability requires difficult but necessary decisions. However, such responsibility must be shared fairly, […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2026
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2min1430
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
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1min1819
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 […]

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3min2478
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the introduction of new regulations announced by the Minister for the Interior, Security and Employment, Glenn Bedingfield, aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour and safeguarding Malta’s reputation as a quality tourism destination. Under the new regulations, non-habitually resident individuals who commit offences and are subject to administrative fines […]

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2min2559
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) believes that the current electricity disruptions experienced during periods of extreme heat should be recognised as a national matter requiring an urgent, coordinated, and long-term response rather than being viewed solely as a ministerial issue. The increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves are being experienced across Malta, the […]

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2min2538
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 […]

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2min1979
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force and the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) for their swift and coordinated action following the recent anti-social behaviour by a group of foreign visitors, as reported in the media. The Police acted immediately by identifying those responsible and issuing on-the-spot fines, while the MTA […]


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