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Mediterranean ObserverMay 8, 2021

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IATA has accused Spanish airports authority AENA of being “irresponsible” for planning to raise its charges, claiming the proposed price hike will hit Spain’s economic recovery and cost jobs. AENA, which operates 46 Spanish airports, has proposed to raise its charges by 5.5% over five years in a filing to the Spanish aviation authority, the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 8, 2021

China, the US and Middle East are leading the global recovery in hospitality with Europe and Asia way behind. That is according to hospitality data analyst STR, which reported hotel occupancy “still down at the bottom in many markets” in Europe. But STR managing director Robin Rossmann forecast “a surge of demand” from June and […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 8, 2021

Minister of Tourism David Collado along with 15 more ministers and vice ministers of tourism of the Americas established partnership agreements and procedures for relaunching tourism in the region in a meeting called by the World Tourism Organization and led in its inauguration by Luis Abinader, President of Dominican Republic. Tourism leaders in the Americas […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 8, 2021

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) is surprised that Malta is not on the UK government’s ‘Green List’ for travel. MHRA states that objectively Malta is meeting the COVID-19 related safety requirements to the point that leading British media have for the past days been quoting Malta to be a favourite destination to be […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 7, 2021

Germany was among top five tourism markets for Malta prior to pandemic. Germany is to remove Malta from its COVID-19 risk list on Sunday, meaning tourists will no longer have to quarantine on their return. The move comes on the same day as the UK’s surprise announcement that Malta has been left off its green […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 7, 2021

Greece will reopen private beaches on Saturday and museums next week, health officials said Friday as the tourism-dependent country gears up for a May 15 travel restart. Museums are to reopen on May 14 – a day before Greece officially launches its travel season – followed by reduced-capacity outdoor cinemas on May 21 and theatres […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 7, 2021

Israel is embarking on an advertising campaign to ensure it is the tourism ‘destination of choice’ in 2021. The global push comes as the country prepares to reopen to vaccinated tourists from May 23. The tagline ‘2020: Holy Moses, 2021: Holy Land’ draws a contrast between the turbulent year of 2020 and the excitement and […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 7, 2021

The Paros Municipality is looking into ways to turn the island’s upgraded airport into an international gateway for travellers from Schengen and non-Schengen countries including Israel. During a recent meeting with Paros Mayor Markos Koveos, Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis assured that necessary procedures would proceed for Paros to become a hub for international travellers. […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 7, 2021

The tourism, travel, and hospitality online talk show, MHRA REPORTS will have as next guest speaker, MEP Josianne Cutajar. The host of the programme, MHRA CEO Mr Andrew Agius Muscat, will engage with MEP Cutajar about the importance of the Digital Green Certificates and other travel measures in view of the upcoming summer season, the EU Transport and Tourism Committee, and current key […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 7, 2021

Viking will restart operations in the Mediterranean with new ocean voyages from Malta for vaccinated guests this summer. The new cruises are part of Viking’s Welcome Back collection and will see Viking Venus and Viking Sea (pictured) sailing from the Maltese capital of Valletta between July and early October. They will offer two different 11-day […]

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Economy and Tourism

IATA slams Spanish airports authority AENA

China, US and Middle East lead hospitality recovery

The World Tourism Organization Unites With Tourism Ministers in the Americas To Relaunch Tourism in the Region

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association surprised that Malta is not on UK ‘Green List’

Germany says Malta is ‘no longer a COVID-19 risk area’

Greece to reopen beaches, museums after long lockdown

‘2020: Holy Moses, 2021: Holy Land’ – Israel embarks on tourist promotion campaign

Paros Airport Aiming to Become International Gateway

MHRA REPORTS interviews MEP Josianne Cutajar

Viking to restart Med cruises with Malta sailings

Effective Video Marketing Growth Strategies for Tourism Businesses! - Hospitality Insights Webinar

IATA slams Spanish airports authority AENA

China, US and Middle East lead hospitality recovery

Effective Video Marketing Growth Strategies for Tourism Businesses! – Hospitality Insights Webinar

IATA slams Spanish airports authority AENA

China, US and Middle East lead hospitality recovery