March 18, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Tourism nights spent in the EU: A steady rebound yet uneven

On 8 March, Eurostat published 2023 data on tourist accommodation, showing an increase of 6.1% in nights spent compared to 2022. Overall, the year marked a record-breaking number of nights spent, nearing 3 billion across the EU. While this is a promising trend for the hospitality sector, the recovery is far from being even. 17 countries, […]
2min 955
March 15, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Food Waste targets: EP adopts its position

On 13 March, the European Parliament adopted its position on the revision of the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) with 514 votes in favour, 20 against, and 91 abstentions. Here are key elements: MEPs agreed on higher targets to be reached at national level by 31 December 2030.   Food waste in retail, restaurants and households, should be reduced by at least 40% compared to the Commission’s […]
2min 968
March 14, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Adopted

The key measures from the legislation impacting hospitality include: Coffee capsules used in hotel rooms will continue to be accepted as long as they are recyclable e.g. in aluminium. Restrictions on single use packaging while eating in (annex V point 3 and 4) are limited to single use plastic packaging such as cups, plates, single serve sauces, condiments […]
3min 981
March 12, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

Businesses Discuss EU Textile and Food Waste Measures

The Malta Business Bureau organised an information session with businesses on the EU’s proposal for a revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD). The European Commission has now proposed a revision of the WFD to place a greater emphasis on the reduction and proper management of food waste and textile waste. For the first time, the new […]
6min 1044
February 28, 2024 Mediterranean Observer

EU Tourism Ministers reinforce pledge to green and digital transition

On 20 February, Tourism Ministers gathered in Louvain-la-Neuve to discuss priorities for the industry during the next European term. The central theme of the session was the green and digital transition to strengthen the resilience of the tourism ecosystem. The Tourism Ministers exchanged good practices of national and regional strategies aimed at the green and digital transition. […]
2min 858

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21 March 2021 – Good France

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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