Category: Travel

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2026
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The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) Project was mentioned to MHRA members and industry stakeholders during the MHRA BOV Deloitte Quarter 4 2025 Hospitality Performance Presentation, held on Friday 20th February 2026 at The Fortress, Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay. The seminar brought together leading representatives from Malta’s tourism and hospitality industry to review the performance […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 12, 2026
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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has welcomed the announcement of a new record year for Malta’s tourism sector, stating that the results reflect sustained vision, investment, and collective delivery across the industry. MHRA President Tony Zahra stated that, “The figures achieved in 2025 are indeed something to celebrate. These figures confirm that Malta’s […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 22, 2026
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Following the recent storm affecting coastal and urban areas across Malta and Gozo, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the swift and professional response of public authorities, ensuring that no one was hurt during this challenging period. MHRA expresses solidarity with all affected, particularly hotels and restaurants that sustained damages, and acknowledges the […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 15, 2026
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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
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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 27, 2025
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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana as balanced, responsible, and forward-looking. This Budget protects people through higher pensions, family support, and energy stability, while giving employers the fiscal certainty needed to invest, innovate, and create quality jobs. The MHRA commends the Government’s commitment to […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025
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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
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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 […]

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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
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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 […]


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