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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 17, 2025
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MHRA: Finally, Malta Secures Direct Air Link with New York

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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 […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 16, 2025
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MHRA : Responsibility Needed to Safeguard KM Malta Airlines and Malta’s Tourism

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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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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 3, 2025
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EU Endorses Code of Conduct on Reliable Online Reviews for Tourism Accommodation

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The European Commission has endorsed a new Code of Conduct for Online Ratings and Reviews for Tourism Accommodation, aimed at improving the credibility and transparency of guest feedback across the European Union. Unveiled on 1 September 2025, the initiative encourages accommodation providers, review platforms, and consumer organisations to adopt practices that ensure online reviews are […]
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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 28, 2025
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MHRA Raises Concerns on Substance Abuse and Workplace Safety – Calls for National Debate

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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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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 27, 2025
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MHRA Welcomes Random Drug and Alcohol Testing and Mandatory Prison Sentences for Fatalities

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly supports the newly announced measures introducing random roadside testing for drugs and alcohol, alongside mandatory prison sentences in cases involving fatalities. MHRA has long advocated for a zero-tolerance approach to drug and alcohol abuse, recognising that safety and security are decisive success factors for Malta’s aspiration to […]
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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 26, 2025
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MHRA Condemns Violence: Safety and Rules Must Be Respected by All

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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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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 20, 2025
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MHRA Backs Dr. Jonathan Joslin’s Call for Random Roadside Testing: A Safer Malta for Residents and Visitors

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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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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 1, 2025
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Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism

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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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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025
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MHRA Commends Malta Police Force for Firm Enforcement in Tourism Zones and Calls for Stronger Legislative and Operational Support

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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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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025
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MHRA Condemns Pilots’ Industrial Action Amid Critical Summer Tourism Season

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns the industrial directives issued by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) against KM Malta Airlines, which are already causing delays and operational disruption during the peak of Malta’s critical summer tourism season. At a time when Malta is welcoming thousands of visitors daily and the tourism sector […]
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