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Mediterranean ObserverDecember 1, 2023

As part of the ongoing efforts to promote a balanced tourism ecosystem within the EU, the Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services. Everybody wins with today’s deal. The new regulation creates a single and easy set of […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 29, 2023

New proposals offer passengers improved rights and easier access to travel information Have you ever had your flight cancelled and not been compensated for it? Passenger rights will be reinforced, thanks to new Commission proposals. Right now, the European Union is the only area in the world which has a passenger rights framework in place for all […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 16, 2023

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As part of the ongoing efforts to promote a balanced tourism ecosystem within the EU, the Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional agreement on a draft regulation on data collection and sharing for short-term accommodation rental services. Everybody wins with today’s deal. The new regulation creates a single and easy set of […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 15, 2023

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A new Eurobarometer survey released today finds that skills shortages are one of the most serious problems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. The challenge of skills shortages has grown over the years and now encompasses all EU Member States and all sectors of the economy. The survey is a useful tool in understanding […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 10, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) organized the BOV-Deloitte Hotel performance survey Q3 – 2023. Michael Zarb, Policy, and Economics Advisory Leader at Deloitte Malta reported that based on an estimate for September figures that is derived from data supplied by Malta International Airport (MIA), tourist arrivals for the third quarter of 2023 are […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 30, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the budget presented by Minister of Finance, Clyde Caruana, as a resounding commitment from Government to support the resurgence and expansion of the Maltese economy in the face of ongoing global economic and geopolitical challenges. Specifically, MHRA acknowledges the wide-ranging social benefit schemes. In response to […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 26, 2023

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the publication of the skills card required for Third Country National’s (TCN’s) to get a work permit to work in Malta. MHRA believes that it is important that those seeking work in Malta have the necessary skills before they arrive in Malta and MHRA are supportive of […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 26, 2023

The latest findings are here! The third quarter of 2023 has yielded captivating revelations regarding restaurant reservations, shedding light on booking patterns, preferences, and the influence of digitalization. The landscape of dining out is evolving rapidly, with technology leading the way in facilitating online reservations, simplifying the process for both patrons and restaurant owners. Delving […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 12, 2023

“Booking policies and procedures critical for successful transition to new Malta airline”. The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the transition to the new airline replacing Air Malta, set to fly on 31st March 2024, exactly 50 years less 1 day from the first flight of Air Malta on the 1st April 1974. […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 11, 2023

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RefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonise the aviation sector More renewable and low-carbon fuels will reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector and create a level playing field for a sustainable air transport in the EU following today’s adoption of a new regulation by the Council on the so-called ‘ReFuelEU aviation’ […]

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Blog - The Mediterranean Observer

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

MHRA, “Post Covid recovery remains stronger than originally predicted.”

MHRA, “Tourism remains the motor of the economy”.

MHRA Press Release – Skills Card for Foreign Workers

Revealing Insights: An In-depth Analysis of Restaurant Reservation Trends in Q3 2023

MHRA, “A New Airline – A New Start – let’s not repeat past mistakes”.

RefuelEU aviation initiative: Council adopts new law to decarbonise the aviation sector

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

MHRA, “Post Covid recovery remains stronger than originally predicted.”