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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023

Today, the Commission has published the Special Eurobarometer on digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel. The report explores EU citizens’ views and perceptions of travel policies, as well as the introduction and possible use of digital travel credentials. According to the survey, 68% of Europeans consider that digitalisation of travel documents is an […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023

The European Commission has informed Booking Holdings (‘Booking’) of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) may allow Booking to strengthen its position on the market for hotel online travel agencies (‘OTAs’) in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Booking and eTraveli are both active in the provision of OTA services, respectively focusing […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

Today, the European Commission adopted a key package of initiatives to reduce tax compliance costs for large, cross-border businesses in the European Union. Today’s proposal, called “Business in Europe: Framework for Income Taxation” (BEFIT), will make life easier for both businesses and tax authorities by introducing a new, single set of rules to determine the […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

Today, the Commission is presenting a series of initiatives to address the needs of Europe’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the current economic environment. Representing 99% of Europe’s businesses, SMEs are essential drivers of Europe’s green and digital transitions, but continue to face unpredictability and volatility as a result of a number of crises in recent […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 18, 2023

A new survey published today confirms that skilled workers are key to the success of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Europe. The results come on the same day as the Commission presents a set of initiatives for SME relief. These initiatives aim to enable a skilled workforce for SMEs to flourish by continuing to support training actions provided by the skills […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 15, 2023

Helping small to medium-sized restaurants handle their restaurant bookings at no cost. Tableo, the fast-growing Restaurant Reservation and Management System, has announced a free version of its software with no time limits. The reservation solution will be available for free for up to 50 bookings monthly, making it the ideal solution for smaller restaurants. “We […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 15, 2023

Today, the European Commission has published the 2022 Annual Burden Survey, which presents the Commission’s action to simplify and modernise EU rules. It lays out the progress and concrete examples of what the Commission has achieved in the first year of fully applying the ‘one in, one out’ approach, as well as with its Regulatory Fitness […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2023

The contract welcomes Swissport’s return to one of the world’s busiest airports. Swissport will supply a comprehensive range of Ground Handling services including check-in, boarding, ramp and baggage from September 1st, with cleaning services being added from October. Swissport already offers ground handling services within Terminal Two as well as cleaning services to a wide […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2023

The HOTREC Executive Committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality and tourism industry. Staff shortages, reflections on the 2023 Summer season and the green and digital transitions: these were the most urgent topics on the table during HOTREC’s last Executive Committee meeting, reuniting industry leaders from across Europe. Participants emphasized […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 13, 2023

Just under 100 miles from Sicily’s southern city of Pozzallo is a small Mediterranean island nation. Best known for its renowned coastlines, beautiful caves, surrounding sea, and its historical and cultural significance is Malta. Malta is easy to miss, with its size only being one-tenth of the US’s smallest state, Rhode Island. Small it might […]

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Author: Mediterranean Observer

Eurobarometer I Digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel

Commission sends Booking Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of eTraveli

Taxation: new proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses

Championing Europe’s SMEs: Commission provides new relief to boost the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs

European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Tableo Launches FREE Restaurant Reservation System

Simplifying EU rules for citizens and business: findings from the 2022 Annual Burden Survey

Air Malta signs Swissport as its ground handling agent for London Heathrow terminal four.

European Hospitality leaders meet in Athens to tackle industry challenges and promote sustainable growth

This Underrated Mediterranean Island Is The Perfect Destination For A Historic Getaway

Joint industry statement on the Package Travel Directive

Hospitality hones transferable skills

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

Joint industry statement on the Package Travel Directive

Hospitality hones transferable skills

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change