Business & Economy
March 3, 2026
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
MHRA Advocates Better Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Coordination
Following a request earlier this year by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, Ms. Maria Micallef, MCESD Chairperson, convened a MCESD Council meeting focused on disaster preparedness and emergency coordination, bringing together key national authorities and stakeholders. In his intervention, MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat stressed that preparedness must not be viewed as a reaction to […]
June 18, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
EU Tourism Trends | Q1 2025 (Eurostat Highlights)
General Overview A total of 452.4 million overnight stays were recorded across EU tourist accommodations in Q1 2025. This marks a modest decline of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Monthly Performance January: 139.0 million stays (+3.5% vs Jan 2024) February: 147.7 million stays (-0.8% vs Feb 2024) March: 167.7 million stays (-2.7% […]
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May 6, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
Guidelines Published: Preventing Third-Party Violence and Harassment at Work
Today, the European Multi-sectoral Social Partners released comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing and addressing third-party violence and harassment (TPVH) in the workplace. This initiative marks a critical advancement in fostering safe, respectful, and supportive work environments, which are particularly vital in customer-facing sectors like hospitality. Why It MattersEnsuring worker safety not only protects employees but […]
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9122
April 15, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
EUTourism Stakeholder Event
The European Commission will be hosting an EUTourism Stakeholder Event on the 27 May. Get informed of the latest policy developments in Brussels, including updates on the future EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, single digital booking & ticketing, multimodal services for seamless travel, EU-funded projects and more! Be inspired by examples from smart tourism destinations and […]
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9685
April 14, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
UN Tourism: World Tourism Barometer – January 2025 Edition
UN Tourism published the first edition of the 2025 World Tourism Barometer, which can be accessed here. This report delves into a number of topics, such as: International tourist arrivals, 2024 International tourism receipts, 2024 Best performing destinations and markets, 2024 UN Tourism Confidence Index Outlook for 2025
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March 25, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
Policy Update | Waste Framework Directive Revision
The EU institutions adopted the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. Key elements of the revised text include: 30% per capita reduction in food waste by 2030 from retail, distribution, restaurants, and households, based on the 2021–2023 average; 10% reduction in food waste by 2030 from processing and manufacturing, also benchmarked against the 2021–2023 average; Reduction targets are legally […]
1min
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March 11, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
EU Council adopts VAT in the digital age package
The Council has approved the VAT in the Digital Age package, modernising EU VAT rules to align with the digital economy. The reform, aimed at boosting competitiveness, reducing VAT fraud, and easing administrative burdens, includes a directive, a regulation, and an implementing regulation. Key measures include: fully digital VAT reporting for cross-border B2B transactions by […]
1min
9863
March 10, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
A Union of Skills to equip people for a competitive Europe
The EU recently launched the Union of Skills initiative to enhance basic skills, promote lifelong learning, and support workforce mobility across the EU. By 2030, it aims to reduce underachievement in literacy, mathematics, science, and digital skills to below 15%. The initiative also includes a Skills Guarantee pilot to help workers in restructuring sectors transition to new careers […]
1min
9764
March 5, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
Applications Open: European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026
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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February 20, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
The EU agrees to reduce food waste and set new rules on waste textile
The European Union has taken a significant step towards sustainability with a provisional agreement between the Council and the European Parliament to reduce food waste and introduce new rules on textile waste management. The agreement sets the first-ever EU-level targets for food waste reduction by 2030, including a 10% reduction in processing and manufacturing and […]
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February 28, 2026
