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Mediterranean ObserverDecember 3, 2021

On 2-3 December 2021, HOTREC welcomed national associations and prominent speakers in Lyon for its 83rd General Assembly. Delegates voiced their grave concerns for the sector’s viability and urged policymakers to ramp up support actions. The European hospitality industry is severely concerned by a resurgence of infection rates and lockdown measures. HOTREC General Assembly discussions […]

Mediterranean ObserverDecember 2, 2021

On the occasion of the 2nd General Assembly after the establishment of the Hotelstars Union as an international non-profit organization under Belgian law (AISBL) in early 2021, the members elected the previous Vice-President Markus Luthe (Germany) as the successor to President Jens Zimmer Christensen (Denmark), who is leaving after four successful years in office. The […]

Mediterranean ObserverDecember 2, 2021

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) President Tony Zahra and CEO Andrew Agius Muscat are currently attending the 83rd HOTREC General Assembly in Lyon, France. HOTREC brings together 45 National Associations in 34 Countries and is the Voice of Hotels, Restaurants, Bars, Cafés and similar establishments around Europe, ie 5% of the EU GDP, which […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 26, 2021

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Malta Tourism Authority Chairman, Dr Gavin Gulia, will be representing Malta as a Member on the Board of Directors of the European Travel Commission (ETC) for the next two years. The European Travel Commission (ETC) was established in 1948 and is the association representing the National Tourism Organizations of the European countries with the […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 8, 2021

The southern Turkish resort city of Antalya has secured the title of most popular Mediterranean destination for the second consecutive time, hosting the highest number of tourists in the region. Turkey’s southern resort city of Antalya continues to be the most popular tourist destination in the Mediterranean, hosting the highest number of tourists in the […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 9, 2021

The Greek islands of Milos, Folegandros and Santorini are among the best in world as voted by the discerning readers of Travel + Leisure (T+L) magazine. The best islands in the world, according to T+L, “are the kind of Instagram-perfect destinations that travelers fantasize about on winter evenings: dreamy, sun-drenched landscapes surrounded by the bluest […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 21, 2021

It especially comes after the restoration of the Karnak Temple and the Rams Road, which is one of the most important antiquities in Upper Egypt, according to Mohamed Osman, head of the Committee for the Promotion of Cultural Tourism in Luxor. Tourism indicators have shown that the next winter season will be very good in […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 14, 2021

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The Balearic Islands, which include the tourist hotspots of Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca, will be moved back to England’s amber travel list. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the move will take effect from 4am on Monday. It comes two weeks after the islands were moved to the green watchlist. Mr Shapps said that since then […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 14, 2021

Professor Murat Akova, an infectious diseases expert, warned on Wednesday that delta variant cases, currently at a lower level, may become the dominant strain in Turkey after the upcoming Qurban Bayram (Eid al-Adha). Akova, who also serves as coordinator of the Phase 3 trials of China’s CoronaVac vaccine in Turkey, said the situation is no […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 11, 2021

Store is tool to help retailers evaluate, improve online experiences based on local insights Google launched the ‘Grow My Store’ tool in Arabic (Link) and English (Link), on Monday, for retailers operating in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This free tool guides local businesses to improve their digital storefront, grow customer traffic, […]

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HOTREC 83rd General Assembly in Lyon | European Hospitality calls for Urgent Support

MHRA Senior Vice President George Micallef elected member of the Board of Directors of the Hotels Stars Union.

The 83rd HOTREC General Assembly kicked off today in Lyon, France.

Malta | MTA Chairman Dr Gavin Gulia appointed as a Member on the Board of Directors of the European Travel Commission

Antalya continues to lead Mediterranean Tourism

Milos, Folegandros, Santorini on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 World’s Best Islands List

Tourism stakeholders optimistic about Upper Egypt’s winter season

COVID-19: Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca put back on UK Amber Travel List

Delta variant may dominate COVID-19 cases in Turkey after Bayram

Google launches ‘Grow My Store’ in Arabic for MENA retailers

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