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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 28, 2023

By Tony Zahra, President of Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) Over the past decades since the inception of tourism in Malta the narrative was based on growth. And growth we managed to achieve. Indeed, after two years of pandemic we have managed to recover, and we are set on seeing a record number of […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 24, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) calls upon Government to take urgent action and address various difficulties which currently are impacting the tourism industry, risking to seriously damage the identity and reputation of Malta being a truly beautiful and authentic Mediterranean destination. The Ministry of Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority have been investing […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 19, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to a work to rule order issued by the Airline Pilots Association to its members leading to disruptions of Air Malta flight schedules. Now that the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector in Malta is recovering over the major losses suffered during two years of economic hardship resulting […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 19, 2023

The president of the Malta Hotels and Restaurant Association (MHRA) Tony Zahra refrained from directly commenting on whether something must change to prevent restaurants and hotels from damaging the environment, as eNGOs claim and, instead, he pointed his finger at the “government to take these decisions”. “Doing nothing is also a political decision… and it […]

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 […]

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Economy and Tourism

We now need better not bigger | Times of Malta Talking Point

MHRA | Urgent action needed or else Malta risks losing its appeal as a destination of choice

MHRA appeals for reconciliation between ALPA and Government

Malta | Environment: Doing nothing is also a political decision – MHRA President

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

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

MHRA Acknowledges AirMalta's Legacy and Welcomes the Dawn of KM Malta Airlines

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

MHRA Acknowledges AirMalta’s Legacy and Welcomes the Dawn of KM Malta Airlines

Green diplomacy: Council conclusions reaffirm the EU’s commitment to work closely with partners to accelerate a global just and inclusive green transition