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October 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

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 […]
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October 17, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

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 […]
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August 27, 2025 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Welcomes Random Drug and Alcohol Testing and Mandatory Prison Sentences for Fatalities

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly supports the newly announced measures introducing random roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, alongside mandatory prison sentences in cases involving fatalities. MHRA has long advocated for a zero-tolerance approach to drug and alcohol abuse, recognising that safety and security are decisive success factors for Malta’s aspiration to […]
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September 18, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association Welcomes the Appointment of EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) extends its congratulations to Glenn Micallef on his appointment as the new EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport. This role is crucial for advancing initiatives that enhance youth engagement, cultural expression, and sports development across the European Union. The MHRA acknowledges the significant impact […]
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July 27, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

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

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) acknowledges the tourism boom of the past decade as a significant boost to Malta’s economy, generating substantial revenue and creating jobs. However, the rapid growth has led to overcrowded destinations across Malta and Gozo. We are also witnessing an increasing amount of anti-social behaviour raising its head. Back […]
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July 20, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”

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 […]
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October 26, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

Revealing Insights: An In-depth Analysis of Restaurant Reservation Trends in Q3 2023

The latest findings are here! The third quarter of 2023 has yielded captivating revelations regarding restaurant reservations, shedding light on booking patterns, preferences, and the influence of digitalization. The landscape of dining out is evolving rapidly, with technology leading the way in facilitating online reservations, simplifying the process for both patrons and restaurant owners. Delving […]
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July 28, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

We now need better not bigger | Times of Malta Talking Point

By Tony Zahra, President of Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) Over the past decades since the inception of tourism in Malta the narrative was based on growth. And growth we managed to achieve. Indeed, after two years of pandemic we have managed to recover, and we are set on seeing a record number of […]
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May 4, 2023 Mediterranean Observer

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to protect geographical indications for craft and industrial products

The Council and the European Parliament reached today a provisional deal on the regulation for geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. Once this regulation is finally approved, geographical indications (GIs), which up to now were used mainly for foods and beverages, will be enlarged to industrial products whose qualities are essentially linked to the […]
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March 7, 2023

Malta | Comtec celebrates 50 years of one of its employees

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February 18, 2023

Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study launched

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January 13, 2023

“Parcours, chemins et Sentiers”…or the incredible life journey of Tijani Haddad

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