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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 6, 2024

In July 2024, the cost of package holidays in the EU rose by 6.6% compared to July 2023. Domestic holiday packages experienced an 11.1% increase, while international packages saw a 5.7% rise. Prices for package holidays have been climbing across the EU since August 2021, with annual growth rates surpassing 10% in most months during […]

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 ObserverMay 10, 2024

The very first stock-taking of the progress and visible results of the transition pathway for tourism since its launch in February 2022 was published in January 2024. Two years after the publication of this transition pathway, the report highlights tangible progress across all areas of action, and demonstrating concrete results from the Commission, national public […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 22, 2024

Today, the Council approved conclusions on green diplomacy, unequivocally affirming the EU’s commitment to promote a just and inclusive green transition, and to support the implementation of global commitments in this regard, in close cooperation with partner countries worldwide through enhanced multilateralism and global action. In its conclusions, the Council reiterates the gravity of the accelerating triple planetary crisis of […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 20, 2024

This Friday, 22nd March Join the Malta Business Bureau at the Westin Dragonara Resort at 9:30 AM for an exciting half-day event as we officially wrap up our EU DIGITOUR project which aims to enhance digital readiness in Europe’s tourism sector. We’ve developed an online training platform specifically designed to boost digital skills within the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 12, 2024

The Malta Business Bureau organised an information session with businesses on the EU’s proposal for a revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD). The European Commission has now proposed a revision of the WFD to place a greater emphasis on the reduction and proper management of food waste and textile waste. For the first time, the new […]

Mediterranean ObserverDecember 1, 2023

As part of the ongoing efforts to promote a balanced tourism ecosystem within the EU, the Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services. Everybody wins with today’s deal. The new regulation creates a single and easy set of […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 16, 2023

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As part of the ongoing efforts to promote a balanced tourism ecosystem within the EU, the Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services. Everybody wins with today’s deal. The new regulation creates a single and easy set of […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023

The European Commission has informed Booking Holdings (‘Booking’) of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) may allow Booking to strengthen its position on the market for hotel online travel agencies (‘OTAs’) in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Booking and eTraveli are both active in the provision of OTA services, respectively focusing […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

A new survey published today confirms that skilled workers are key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The results come on the same day as the Commission presents a set of initiatives for SME relief. These initiatives aim to enable a skilled workforce for SMEs to flourish by continuing to support training actions provided by the skills […]

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Category: Uncategorized

Package holidays prices experience further increase in 2024

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”

Transition pathway and EU agenda for tourism 2030

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition

Building Digitalisation Readiness in Tourism SMEs

Businesses Discuss EU Textile and Food Waste Measures

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

Commission sends Booking Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of eTraveli

European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Package holidays prices experience further increase in 2024

Webinar 27th September 10-12h: How EMAS can support improving the sustainability of the tourism sector

MHRA, “Steer Tourism to a Higher-Quality Course”

Package holidays prices experience further increase in 2024

MHRA, “Steer Tourism to a Higher-Quality Course”

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”