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Mediterranean ObserverMarch 18, 2021

“First Handicraft Fair in Italy” The International Handicrafts Trade Fair offers ample opportunities to target a larger audience and exhibit a wide variety of gifts, crafts, and handicrafts. At this exhibition, one can find a wide variety of handicraft goods that are suitable for gifting and decorating purpose. Handicrafts trade shows exhibit goods that represent […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 10, 2021

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Malta is expected to report its highest daily COVID-19 figure later on Wednesday, with more than 400 new cases expected. It is understood that a record number of tests were also carried out and that health authorities are blaming the rampant spread on the UK variant. This is the first time that the virus has […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 6, 2021

Following Hon Prime Minister Dr Robert Abela’s declaration of Government’s commitment to continue sustaining the country’s restaurants & snack bars with additional measures that go beyond the Wage Supplement, in compensation for their reduced operations and sudden closure, the Hon Minister for Tourism Clayton Bartolo announced that the Malta Tourism Authority is allocating a budget […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 6, 2021

A one-off grant of €1,000 will help mitigate costs incurred by restaurants and snack bars as a result of the sudden closure because of COVID-19 Restaurants and snack bars that were ordered to close their doors because of new COVID-19 restrictions will receive €1,000 to cushion the blow from sudden closure. Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 6, 2021

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) recognises that the increase in the numbers of COVID-19 infected people is a matter of great concern to all. The new measures announced by Government are focused on the restaurants sector, which means that many businesses in this sector will be suffering yet another major economic blow, for […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 6, 2021

The Prime Minister Dr Robert Abela, announced that Restaurants, snack bars and kiosks will only be allowed to carry out take-away services under new restrictions that will come into force from tomorrow Friday 5th March 2021. Restaurants and other type of catering establishments within hotels and guest houses can serve in-house guests only. These new […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 28, 2021

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said what the company’s customers really want are unique stays and experiences offered by individual hosts. That means expanding Airbnb’s hotel business doesn’t seem to be the priority it once was. And, oh yeah, the proliferation of corporate hosts like Sonder and others, doesn’t mesh with what Chesky believes travelers desire. […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 28, 2021

As more companies switch to remote work as a result of the pandemic, InterContinental Hotels Group believes the shift could be great for business travel’s recovery. With the Covid-19 essentially grinding leisure and business travel to a halt since March, the hotel chain said its global revenues per available room, an industry metric known as RevPAR, fell […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 28, 2021

Members of the European Union parliament want the block to impose uniform travel measures for the summer, among others, by creating a common vaccination certificate that would serve specifically for travel. In a meeting of February 25, the EU Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee voted on a draft resolution for the establishment of an EU […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 28, 2021

In a hearing held on 25th February 2021, MEPs demanded clarity on vaccine deliveries and insisted that pharmaceutical companies honour their contracts. MEPs quizzed CEOs and representatives of leading pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca, Moderna, CureVac, Novavax, Pfizer and Sanofi, on how to remove obstacles to faster commercialisation, manufacturing and distribution of vaccines. During the discussion, […]

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Author: Mediterranean Observer

24 April 2021 – MIDA 2021 – International Handcrafts Fair

More than 400 new COVID-19 cases expected in highest figure yet

Restaurants & Snack Bars Support Scheme – Malta Tourism Authority

Restaurants, snack bars to get €1,000 grant to mitigate costs from sudden closure

MHRA, “Government’s political test is now on how effective it will be to control the real COVID-19 spreaders and manage the vaccine roll outs”.

Restaurants, snack bars and kiosks restricted to takeaway and delivery, Prime Minister announces

Airbnb Outlines 2021 Vision After Weathering $4.6 Billion Pandemic Year Loss

Remote work could turn out to be great for business travel

Tourism MEPs Want Uniform Travel Measures for Summer, Including a Common Vaccination Certificate

COVID-19: MEPs discuss ways to increase roll-out of vaccines with pharma CEOs

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

MHRA Acknowledges AirMalta's Legacy and Welcomes the Dawn of KM Malta Airlines

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

MHRA Acknowledges AirMalta’s Legacy and Welcomes the Dawn of KM Malta Airlines

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition