January 22, 2026
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness
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 […]
November 6, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation
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 […]
October 27, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
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 […]
October 17, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
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 […]
October 17, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days
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 […]
September 17, 2025
Mediterranean Observer
Mediterranean Observer
MHRA: Finally, Malta Secures Direct Air Link with New York
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 […]
MHRA : Responsibility Needed to Safeguard KM Malta Airlines and Malta’s Tourism
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) fully respects the right of employees to voice concerns through legitimate channels. However, such rights must be exercised responsibly and proportionately, especially when essential public services and the national interest are at stake. MHRA is closely following the latest industrial directives issued by the Airline Pilots Association Malta […]
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MHRA Raises Concerns on Substance Abuse and Workplace Safety – Calls for National Debate
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) is calling for a national debate on substance abuse and its impact on workplaces. Employers are increasingly left to face this growing problem alone, even as their legal responsibilities for health and safety continue to rise. A cannabis lobby recently highlighted concerns that random roadside substance testing could […]
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MHRA Condemns Violence: Safety and Rules Must Be Respected by All
In light of various incidents recently reported by media outlets, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns any form of violence in or around restaurants and hospitality establishments. MHRA underlines that rules must be respected by all. Outdoor dining is a policy actively promoted by government as many people prefer dining outdoors, but […]
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MHRA Backs Dr. Jonathan Joslin’s Call for Random Roadside Testing: A Safer Malta for Residents and Visitors
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) fully supports the urgent appeal made by Dr. Jonathan Joslin, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, for the introduction of random roadside testing for alcohol and drugs. His frontline experience treating victims of road accidents leaves no doubt, this measure saves lives and prevents tragedies. MHRA stresses that for a […]
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Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism
In a recent episode on SiGMA TV, Business to Government series, Tony Zahra, President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, sets out a clear plan to keep Malta’s tourism economy energised all year. Zahra explains why meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) are more than a helpful shoulder-season boost: they are a central pillar of national growth. His remarks […]
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MHRA Commends Malta Police Force for Firm Enforcement in Tourism Zones and Calls for Stronger Legislative and Operational Support
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for its recent firm enforcement actions across key entertainment zones, particularly in Paceville and St Julian’s, where five retail outlets were found illegally selling alcohol after 9pm and a restaurant was ordered to close for operating without a responsible person on-site, as required […]
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January 22, 2026
