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Mediterranean ObserverJune 18, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) urges immediate action to address ongoing disruptions in Paceville and St Julian’s, where excavation works, traffic congestion, and noise are negatively impacting the tourism experience during the busy season. Although excavation is banned during summer in key tourism areas, “emergency” exemptions are reportedly being misused. Disruptive works continue […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 6, 2025

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Today, the European Multi-sectoral Social Partners released comprehensive guidelines aimed at preventing and addressing third-party violence and harassment (TPVH) in the workplace. This initiative marks a critical advancement in fostering safe, respectful, and supportive work environments, which are particularly vital in customer-facing sectors like hospitality. Why It MattersEnsuring worker safety not only protects employees but […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 25, 2025

The EU institutions adopted the revision of the Waste Framework Directive. Key elements of the revised text include: 30% per capita reduction in food waste by 2030 from retail, distribution, restaurants, and households, based on the 2021–2023 average; 10% reduction in food waste by 2030 from processing and manufacturing, also benchmarked against the 2021–2023 average; Reduction targets are legally […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 20, 2025

The European Union has taken a significant step towards sustainability with a provisional agreement between the Council and the European Parliament to reduce food waste and introduce new rules on textile waste management. The agreement sets the first-ever EU-level targets for food waste reduction by 2030, including a 10% reduction in processing and manufacturing and […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 16, 2025

According to a recent report by Eurostat, in Q3 2024, the EU’s short-term rental market experienced notable growth, with 366.2 million guest nights booked via platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and Tripadvisor. This marked an 18% increase compared to Q3 2023 (310 million nights) – highlighting the ongoing rise in demand for platform-based accommodations. Growth […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 21, 2024

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HOTREC and TOPOSOPHY are hosting a webinar on the top 10 digital trends transforming the food service industry, from innovative menu engineering and AI-driven solutions to the rise of automation. Date: November 29 – 10:00 AM Tailored for SMEs, this session will explore practical solutions to boost productivity and efficiency through technology. Click here […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 28, 2024

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes today’s budget speech, “A Quality Country” (Pajjiz ta Kwalita), as it lays a strong foundation for a resilient economy designed to adapt and thrive amid global changes. This budget places significant emphasis on social measures while also addressing sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure, which serve as the backbone […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On October 3, 2024, Eurostat released new data on short-term rental bookings within the European Union for the second quarter of 2024. A total of 208.8 million nights were booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, and Tripadvisor, marking a 16.2% rise compared to the same period in 2023. In detail, April saw 53.5 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On 3rd October 2024, the European Labour Authority launched its report on the HORECA sector. The report focuses on the following main topics: The horeca sector in the economy of the EU The labour market in the sector in the EU Recruitment in the sector in the EU Employment and working conditions Enforcing labour law and […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 1, 2024

Commemorating World Tourism Day on September 27, new Eurostat data has been published, revealing that the EU recorded 780.1 million overnight stays in tourist accommodations during the second quarter of 2024, a slight 0.2% increase from the same period in 2023. While April saw an 8.7% decrease, May had a 7.9% rise, and June remained […]

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Category: Hospitality

MHRA: Urgent Need for Better Management of Works, Traffic, and Noise in Paceville and St Julian’s

Guidelines Published: Preventing Third-Party Violence and Harassment at Work

Policy Update | Waste Framework Directive Revision

The EU agrees to reduce food waste and set new rules on waste textile

Eurostat: Nights booked via online platforms up 18% in Q3 2024

Online Webinar: 10 Digital Trends to Watch in the World of Restaurants

A Quality Leap: Budget Moves the Country Towards This Goal, MHRA

Short-term rentals in the EU – Significant growth in Q2 2024

European Labour Authority Report – HORECA sector

Eurostat: EU tourism nights increase in Q2 2024

MHRA: Urgent Need for Better Management of Works, Traffic, and Noise in Paceville and St Julian’s

EU Tourism Trends | Q1 2025 (Eurostat Highlights)

Guidelines Published: Preventing Third-Party Violence and Harassment at Work

MHRA: Urgent Need for Better Management of Works, Traffic, and Noise in Paceville and St Julian’s

Applications Open: European Capital of Smart Tourism and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026

MHRA Welcomes Qatar Airways’ Return to Malta