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Mediterranean ObserverDecember 12, 2022

Following the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) the newly elected Council members reconfirmed Tony Zahra as MHRA President for the coming three years. George Micallef and Kevin Decesare have been elected as MHRA Deputy Presidents, and Vincent Degiorgio as Treasurer. The following were elected as Council Members representing […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 30, 2022

The European Commission has issued a proposal to review the current Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). The objective of this review shall be to further improve packaging design to enable cost-effective recycling, and to reduce packaging waste. This shall include replacing the current Directive with a Regulation, which promises to level the playing-field within […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 28, 2022

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) today presented the BOV Quarter 3 2022 Hotel Performance Survey as prepared by Deloitte at SeaView Hotel, Bugibba. On a cumulative basis, tourist arrivals for the first six months of the year reached 75% of 2019 levels, almost matching the same length of stay as in 2019. (Refer […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 24, 2022

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the Budget 2023 communicated by the Minister of Finance Clyde Caruana as a war chest addressing current unprecedented global economic challenges. MHRA President Tony Zahra states, “the Government’s 600 million investment in energy represents approximately 10% of Malta’s budget and this must be the most important […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 3, 2022

The db Group’s Board of Directors has appointed four key officers to take forward its vision and oversee its execution. The move also marks a watershed in the family’s succession planning moment. Robert Debono has been appointed as the Group’s CEO with a clear brief to continue to drive an already robust business and investment […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 22, 2022

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) presents the Carrying Capacity Study for Tourism in the Maltese Islands by Deloitte Malta. A study commissioned by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) and conducted by Deloitte Malta, clearly shows that once all bed stock that has regulatory approval comes on line, that together with the […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 19, 2022

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/15XX on recycled plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foods will enter into force in October 2022. At the time of entry into force, the Regulation will have the following effect: Regulation (EC) No 282/2008 is repealed; it will no longer be in force; It is no longer […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2022

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to misleading and inaccurate comments recently made by Valletta Mayor Alfred Zammit in the media about the impact of late night music in Valletta. Whereas MHRA supports the concept of having commercial activity in Valletta, the way it is currently being carried out is causing a lot […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 12, 2022

The proposed revision to the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is part of the European Commission’s 2nd Fit for 55 package released in December 2021. The aim of the Fit for 55 packages is to translate the European Green Deal’s vision for a climate neutral Europe by 2050 into policy terms, specifically focusing on […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 6, 2022

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to reports in the media that government is planning to freeze expenditure on several large infrastructural projects entirely funded by national funds. Whereas MHRA recognizes Government’s challenges to save on expenditure as it continues to subsidise electricity and fuel costs, it is important that investment in the […]

Category: Restaurants

MHRA elects new Council – Tony Zahra reconfirmed as President

Brussels | EU to ban single-use packaging used in hotels & restaurants

MHRA | Tourist arrivals continue to recover. More Connectivity needed to reach 2019 levels.

Budget 2023 | MHRA, “Strong headwinds, importance of firm hand on the tiller”

Malta | Four key officers appointed at db Group

Carrying capacity exercise suggests Malta needs 4.7 million tourists to achieve 80 per cent accommodation occupancy

Brussels | New EU rules to allow use of recycled plastics in food packaging

MHRA: Valletta is becoming too loud, not fitting as a high end destination

Brussels | The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – Key Implications?

MHRA | Continuous Investment in Tourism is not an option

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta's Tourism Reputation

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta’s Tourism Reputation