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Mediterranean ObserverMarch 3, 2026
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MHRA Advocates Better Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Coordination

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Following a request earlier this year by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, Ms. Maria Micallef, MCESD Chairperson, convened a MCESD Council meeting focused on disaster preparedness and emergency coordination, bringing together key national authorities and stakeholders. In his intervention, MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat stressed that preparedness must not be viewed as a reaction to […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 28, 2026
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MHRA: Vision 2050 Is a National Milestone for Malta’s Future

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Government of Malta for leading and launching Vision 2050, an important national milestone that reflects collective ambition and responsibility. Vision 2050 is not only a policy framework; it is a celebration of the Maltese people, of all those of goodwill who want to ensure that what […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2026
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MHRA Welcomes Minister Byron Camilleri’s Proposal for On-the-Spot Fines

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) supports the proposal by Dr Byron Camilleri, Minister within the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, to introduce on-the-spot fines for short-term visitors without a permanent residency permit who breach Maltese laws. This measure reflects a long-standing MHRA recommendation to strengthen enforcement, protect community well-being, and safeguard […]
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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 12, 2026
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MHRA Welcomes Record Tourism Year: “Growth Is an Opportunity to Shape the Future We Want”

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has welcomed the announcement of a new record year for Malta’s tourism sector, stating that the results reflect sustained vision, investment, and collective delivery across the industry. MHRA President Tony Zahra stated that, “The figures achieved in 2025 are indeed something to celebrate. These figures confirm that Malta’s […]
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Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 22, 2026
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MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness

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Following the recent storm affecting coastal and urban areas across Malta and Gozo, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the swift and professional response of public authorities, ensuring that no one was hurt during this challenging period. MHRA expresses solidarity with all affected, particularly hotels and restaurants that sustained damages, and acknowledges the […]
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Mediterranean ObserverNovember 6, 2025
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MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new accommodation reform announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, describing it as a significant step toward a more sustainable and quality-driven tourism model for Malta. By removing the additional height allowances previously granted to hotels and introducing clear […]
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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 27, 2025
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MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana as balanced, responsible, and forward-looking. This Budget protects people through higher pensions, family support, and energy stability, while giving employers the fiscal certainty needed to invest, innovate, and create quality jobs. The MHRA commends the Government’s commitment to […]
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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025
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MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for their recent successful operation which led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, preventing millions of euros’ worth of cocaine from reaching the streets. This decisive action once again demonstrates the professionalism and vigilance of Malta’s law enforcement authorities […]
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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025
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MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has expressed concern over the Opposition’s proposal to pilot a four-day workweek within the public sector. MHRA stated that while it recognises the importance of work–life balance and employee wellbeing, such a reform must be grounded in economic realities and productivity data, not political slogans. The Association warned […]
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