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Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) supports the proposal by Dr Byron Camilleri, Minister within the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment, to introduce on-the-spot fines for short-term visitors without a permanent residency permit who breach Maltese laws. This measure reflects a long-standing MHRA recommendation to strengthen enforcement, protect community well-being, and safeguard […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 23, 2026

The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) Project was mentioned to MHRA members and industry stakeholders during the MHRA BOV Deloitte Quarter 4 2025 Hospitality Performance Presentation, held on Friday 20th February 2026 at The Fortress, Corinthia Hotel St George’s Bay. The seminar brought together leading representatives from Malta’s tourism and hospitality industry to review the performance […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 12, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has welcomed the announcement of a new record year for Malta’s tourism sector, stating that the results reflect sustained vision, investment, and collective delivery across the industry. MHRA President Tony Zahra stated that, “The figures achieved in 2025 are indeed something to celebrate. These figures confirm that Malta’s […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 22, 2026

Following the recent storm affecting coastal and urban areas across Malta and Gozo, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the swift and professional response of public authorities, ensuring that no one was hurt during this challenging period. MHRA expresses solidarity with all affected, particularly hotels and restaurants that sustained damages, and acknowledges the […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 15, 2026

Are you a tourism consultant, trainer, SME owner or VET professional passionate about sustainability? The SEA Course on Tourism Green Sustainable Management & Green Certification is your chance to master eco-friendly practices, green certifications (EU Ecolabel, GSTC, ISO 14001, Green Key) and support businesses in the green transition. The EU co-funded project Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 6, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new accommodation reform announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg, describing it as a significant step toward a more sustainable and quality-driven tourism model for Malta. By removing the additional height allowances previously granted to hotels and introducing clear […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 27, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Clyde Caruana as balanced, responsible, and forward-looking. This Budget protects people through higher pensions, family support, and energy stability, while giving employers the fiscal certainty needed to invest, innovate, and create quality jobs. The MHRA commends the Government’s commitment to […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for their recent successful operation which led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of illegal drugs, preventing millions of euros’ worth of cocaine from reaching the streets. This decisive action once again demonstrates the professionalism and vigilance of Malta’s law enforcement authorities […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 17, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has expressed concern over the Opposition’s proposal to pilot a four-day workweek within the public sector. MHRA stated that while it recognises the importance of work–life balance and employee wellbeing, such a reform must be grounded in economic realities and productivity data, not political slogans. The Association warned […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 3, 2025

On September 30, 2025, the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) together with other partners, proudly kicked off the Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) project remotely, after a fruitful meeting to commence what promises to be a transformative Erasmus+ KA220-VET initiative. The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness project aims to bridge vocational training and the green transition in tourism by […]

Category: Hospitality

MHRA Welcomes Minister Byron Camilleri’s Proposal for On-the-Spot Fines

Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness Project Highlighted at MHRA Hospitality Seminar

MHRA Welcomes Record Tourism Year: “Growth Is an Opportunity to Shape the Future We Want”

MHRA Calls for MCESD Discussion on Disaster Preparedness

The SEA Course on Tourism Green Sustainable Management & Green Certification

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

MHRA Commends Police Force for Major Drug Seizure and Reaffirms Zero Tolerance on Drugs

MHRA: Malta Needs More Productivity, Not Fewer Working Days

Official Launch of the Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness Project

MHRA Welcomes Direct New York–Malta Air Connection

MHRA Condemns Indecent Tourist Behaviour and Calls for Zero Tolerance on Anti-Social Conduct

MHRA Congratulates Labour Party on Election Victory and a Clear Mandate Focused on Economic Sustainability and Wellbeing for All

MHRA Welcomes Direct New York–Malta Air Connection

MHRA Condemns Indecent Tourist Behaviour and Calls for Zero Tolerance on Anti-Social Conduct

MHRA Congratulates Labour Party on Election Victory and a Clear Mandate Focused on Economic Sustainability and Wellbeing for All