April 30, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

Green Certification Made Practical: Course for Tourism SMEs and Advisors

If you run or advise a tourism business in the Mediterranean, you are already on the frontline of climate risk, water scarcity and changing visitor expectations— even if you do not call it “sustainability” yet. At the same time, standards like GSTC, EU Ecolabel, ISO 14001 and Green Key are reshaping how destinations compete for […]
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April 16, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA Welcomes New Tourism Accommodation Framework as a Bold Step Towards a Higher-Value Tourism Model

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new tourism accommodation framework, saying it reflects principles long advocated by the industry in support of a more sustainable and higher-value tourism model. MHRA expressed support for the direction being taken by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg, together […]
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March 18, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

SEA Project Presented at the iBlue Congress 2026 | Lanzarote, Spain

The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) Project was presented during the second edition of the iBlue Congress by Lanzarote Islands Innovation Summit, held on 12 and 13 March 2026 at the iconic Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote, Spain. The international congress brought together policymakers, sustainability experts, tourism leaders, researchers, and island stakeholders from across the Mediterranean, […]
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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 […]
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February 28, 2026 Mediterranean Observer

MHRA: Vision 2050 Is a National Milestone for Malta’s Future

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Government of Malta for leading and launching Vision 2050, an important national milestone that reflects collective ambition and responsibility. Vision 2050 is not only a policy framework; it is a celebration of the Maltese people, of all those of goodwill who want to ensure that what […]
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The 6th edition of the event “Goût de France/Good France” has been postponed until spring 2021, following the measures taken to fight the COVID-19 health crisis. Though delayed, will still be the beloved opportunity for professionals of French gastronomy to share their know-how and their passion for this cuisine, as it is every year. Scheduled […]

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