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Mediterranean ObserverNovember 21, 2024

HOTREC and TOPOSOPHY are hosting a webinar on the top 10 digital trends transforming the food service industry, from innovative menu engineering and AI-driven solutions to the rise of automation. Date: November 29 – 10:00 AM Tailored for SMEs, this session will explore practical solutions to boost productivity and efficiency through technology. Click here […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 20, 2024

The European Parliament’s Tourism Task Force, within the TRAN Committee, has been established. This taskforce is responsible for integrating tourism considerations into EU transport and economic policies, engaging with industry stakeholders, monitoring the implementation of tourism-related initiatives, and advocating for measures and funding to support the sector’s sustainability and competitiveness. It aims to strengthen tourism’s […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 14, 2024

The European Commission has designated Booking.com as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), recognising its online intermediation services as a significant gateway between businesses and consumers. As a designated gatekeeper, Booking.com must comply with strict obligations to ensure fair competition, offering businesses equal access and consumers greater choice. If Booking.com is found non-compliant […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 28, 2024

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes today’s budget speech, “A Quality Country” (Pajjiz ta Kwalita), as it lays a strong foundation for a resilient economy designed to adapt and thrive amid global changes. This budget places significant emphasis on social measures while also addressing sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure, which serve as the backbone […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 22, 2024

In 2023, EU residents took 1.14 billion tourism trips with at least one overnight stay, marking a 5.7% increase (+61.6 million) compared to 2022. Of these, the majority (1.03 billion trips or 90% of the total) were for personal reasons, while 110 million were for professional purposes. Both categories saw growth from the previous year: […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 15, 2024

The EU has approved new regulations designed to improve the working conditions of over 28 million people employed by digital labor platforms across the EU. The platform work directive introduces greater transparency in the use of algorithms for managing human resources. It ensures that automated systems are overseen by qualified personnel and grants workers the […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 9, 2024

The European Commission has introduced two proposals to digitalize passports and identity cards, known as the ‘EU Digital Travel application‘ aimed at facilitating travel to and from the Schengen area. Currently, border checks are conducted physically, but with nearly 600 million crossings recorded in 2023, there is a need to expedite these processes while maintaining […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On October 3, 2024, Eurostat released new data on short-term rental bookings within the European Union for the second quarter of 2024. A total of 208.8 million nights were booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, and Tripadvisor, marking a 16.2% rise compared to the same period in 2023. In detail, April saw 53.5 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On 3rd October 2024, the European Labour Authority launched its report on the HORECA sector. The report focuses on the following main topics: The horeca sector in the economy of the EU The labour market in the sector in the EU Recruitment in the sector in the EU Employment and working conditions Enforcing labour law and […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 1, 2024

Commemorating World Tourism Day on September 27, new Eurostat data has been published, revealing that the EU recorded 780.1 million overnight stays in tourist accommodations during the second quarter of 2024, a slight 0.2% increase from the same period in 2023. While April saw an 8.7% decrease, May had a 7.9% rise, and June remained […]

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Author: Mediterranean Observer

Online Webinar: 10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants

Tourism Task Force formed

Booking.com now subject to the Digital Markets Act

A Quality Leap: Budget Moves the Country Towards This Goal, MHRA

Eurostat: Europeans made 6% more tourism trips in 2023

EU Adopts New Rules to Improve Working Conditions of platform workers

Commission proposes an EU Digital Travel application for easier and safer travel

Short-term rentals in the EU – Significant growth in Q2 2024

European Labour Authority Report – HORECA sector

Eurostat: EU tourism nights increase in Q2 2024

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Online Webinar: 10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants