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Mediterranean ObserverMay 5, 2023

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We need to Master New Opportunities To Succeed Responsibly. Every story has its beginning. Ours started in 1958. It was a year of turbulence and uncertainty for British Colony Malta. As the winds of change started to blow and the ordinarily placid Maltese life got disturbed some reassured themselves that by assuming continuity Malta would […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 2, 2023

The Malta Business Bureau (MBB) has conducted an assessment report looking into the tangible impacts of the proposed Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation, together with Grant Thornton. The report involves a combination of online desk research and in-depth interviews with a range of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposal, including hotels and restaurants. […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 30, 2023

Yesterday, the Malta Business Bureau (MBB) and Deloitte Malta organised a business event focusing on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The EPBD is an EU legislation which governs the energy efficiency standards which buildings must adhere to. The EU is aiming to revise the current EPBD to bring it further in line with the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 29, 2023

The EU member states’ ambassadors today agreed the Council’s negotiating mandate for a proposal to digitalise the visa procedure. The proposal introduces the possibility to apply for a visa online and replaces the current visa sticker with a digital visa. It aims to make the visa application procedure more efficient and to improve the security […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 25, 2023

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to reports in the media that a development earmarked in Paceville will according to the conclusions of an EIA report have a very high impact of shadowing on the iconic St George’s Bay beach throughout the year, leaving it much of the time of the day in […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 20, 2023

Press Release Last week, the European Commission published a Communication commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Single Market and complemented this with a separate Communication setting out the Commission’s long-term view in securing Long-term competitiveness of the EU. For the past thirty years, the Single Market has celebrated numerous achievements, faced numerous hurdles and today it continues to prevail […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 16, 2023

The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached this morning with the European Parliament and the Council to reform and strengthen the EU Energy Efficiency Directive. This deal marks a further step in the completion of the ‘Fit for 55′ package to deliver the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. It shows once again the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 15, 2023

Bleak gender diversity figures for cruise companies don’t tell the whole story; much to celebrate for OTA & travel companies Only 35% of the cruise industry’s workforce are female, dropping to 3% in the C-Suite and zero female CEOs or chairs leading the major conglomerates – however, six smaller cruise lines are led by women […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 9, 2023

Background The Short-Term Rental (STR) regulation establishes a framework that will protect and benefit consumers, residents, local communities, and the entire EU tourism ecosystem. Short-term accommodation rental services have existed for several years alongside hotels, hostels, or bed and breakfasts. With their increase in popularity, along with the positive opportunities created for the tourism industry, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 8, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association refers to the article published yesterday on the Times of Malta, “Sliema kerbside fuel station slated for approval.” MHRA questions the need of having a fuel station set just right at the Sliema seafront when this should be considered as one of Malta’s leading tourism destinations. Rather than going […]

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Economy and Tourism

MISSION:FORWARD by MHRA President Tony Zahra

Brussels │ MBB Report on EU Packaging & Packaging Waste Proposal

MBB-Deloitte Event Discusses Revised EU Building Rules

Schengen visa: Council agrees negotiating mandate on the digitalisation of the visa procedure

MHRA, “St George’s Bay must be protected and upgraded in line with Malta’s Golden Mile vision”.

The Single Market at 30 – Tackling the EU’s Long-Term Competitiveness

Brussels│European Green Deal: EU agrees stronger rules to boost energy efficiency

Cruise Industry is struggling to recruit women across the entire workforce – Aptamind Partners Report

Malta Business Bureau I Position Paper on the EU Short-Term Rentals Initiative

Malta | MHRA, “Proposed new fuel station at Sliema Seafront contradicts efforts geared towards a more authentic tourism product”.

EU Customs Reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union

Spring 2023 Economic Forecast: An improved outlook amid persistent challenges

Malta Business Bureau calls for revitalising and reskilling on Europe Day 2023

EU Customs Reform: A data-driven vision for a simpler, smarter and safer Customs Union

Spring 2023 Economic Forecast: An improved outlook amid persistent challenges

Malta Business Bureau calls for revitalising and reskilling on Europe Day 2023