Author: Mediterranean Observer

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2024
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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) extends its congratulations to Glenn Micallef on his appointment as the new EU Designate Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport. This role is crucial for advancing initiatives that enhance youth engagement, cultural expression, and sports development across the European Union. The MHRA acknowledges the significant impact […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 2, 2024

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The European Commission will be hosting a webinar titled: “How EMAS Can Support Improving the Sustainability of the Tourism Sector” on Friday, 27th September (10:00h to 12:00h).  Registration is required via this link.   EMAS was established by the European Commission and is dedicated to supporting organizations in implementing and benefiting from the EU Eco-Management and […]

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) acknowledges the tourism boom of the past decade as a significant boost to Malta’s economy, generating substantial revenue and creating jobs. However, the rapid growth has led to overcrowded destinations across Malta and Gozo. We are also witnessing an increasing amount of anti-social behaviour raising its head. Back […]

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This past week has seen Balluta Bay turn green and power outages affecting multiple localities, directly impacting both our tourism sector and local residents. The general upkeep and cleanliness of product Malta is a continuing concern. Other areas of Product Malta have experienced significant strain, though not as acutely as the sea turning green and […]

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) urges the relevant authorities to exercise greater discretion when granting permissions for events and commercial activities in public spaces. While these activities may be legitimate, their chosen venues can sometimes clash with the overall image of the area. Valletta, the capital city of Malta, has been widely agreed […]

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The Commission expert group “Together for EU Tourism” (T4T), is hosting the “Tourism Strategies Towards Resilience” webinar. Date: 28 June 2024 Time: 10:00 – 12:00 (CET) Registration link: HERE This webinar aims to raise awareness around two key elements of tourism strategy which are of increasing importance in a European context: How to improve social sustainability strategies for tourism at […]

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The European Commission will hold a webinar to explain the requirements and benefits of EU Ecolabel certification for interested accommodation providers in light of future legal requirements. Various ecosystem stakeholders will intervene, share knowledge, and provide examples of what the industry is doing to be more sustainable. The webinar will take place on Tuesday 11 […]


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