The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the initiative announced by Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Glenn Bedingfield to introduce on-the-spot fines for cannabis-related offences involving tourists, describing it as a practical measure to strengthen enforcement and promote responsible tourism. MHRA President Tony Zahra stated: “The real value of on-the-spot fines is […]

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) recognises the importance of responsible economic management, particularly at a time of growing international economic and geopolitical uncertainty. MHRA supports Finance Minister Clyde Caruana’s call for greater financial discipline and acknowledges that safeguarding Malta’s economic stability requires difficult but necessary decisions. However, such responsibility must be shared fairly, […]

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) believes that whether a restaurant applies a service charge, a cover charge, or neither should remain a commercial decision for the entrepreneur. Different establishments operate different business models, and that flexibility should be respected. What must be guaranteed is full transparency, with customers clearly informed of any applicable […]