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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 ObserverMay 4, 2023

The Council and the European Parliament reached today a provisional deal on the regulation for geographical indication protection for craft and industrial products. Once this regulation is finally approved, geographical indications (GIs), which up to now were used mainly for foods and beverages, will be enlarged to industrial products whose qualities are essentially linked to the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 7, 2023

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On Sunday 19th February 2023, it was the 50th anniversary since Ronnie Galea, one of the employees of Comtec Services Limited, started his employment with the company. For this occasion, the management of the company organized a surprise party to which all the employees who have ever worked with Ronnie during this half century with […]

Mediterranean ObserverFebruary 18, 2023

The Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study, which was officially launched by Hon Minister Julia Farrugia Portelli, is spearheaded by Dr Bernice Sant, alongside Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the intention to be extremely helpful for health-conscious people, to dine in restaurants and any other places offering catering services, to include the Macro-nutrient details, namely […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 13, 2023

Let’s imagine that extraterrestrials landing in Tunisia, come to ask us to introduce them to the most representative of Tunisians today. For me it would be without hesitation: Tijani Haddad! He is intelligent, gifted, skilful, enterprising, persevering, laughing, generous, bon vivant, faithful in friendship, fundamentally local and resolutely universal, patriotic but never chauvinistic, successful entrepreneur […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 9, 2023

Experts anticipate the value of the global luxury travel market will reach $1.5 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% between 2018 and 2028. There is a correlation between luxury travel and unique, one-of-a-kind experiences and bespoke service. Increasing spending by well-off visitors motivated by a desire to see uncharted territory and engage […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 9, 2023

In recent years, the Mediterranean diet has dominated the rankings for being full of good nutrition, easy to follow and having a colourful palette. There are a few diets that promote a healthy lifestyle, and the one that is widely acclaimed for its health benefits is the Mediterranean diet. According to the US News & […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 18, 2022

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) salutes the memory of Robert Arrigo, describing him as a “leading pioneer of the Maltese tourism sector, a champion of local sports, and a conviction politician.” MHRA President Tony Zahra states that significantly, “the Maltese tourism sector has today lost a committed entrepreneur who contributed to shaping up […]

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 ObserverAugust 26, 2022

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Bank of Valletta plc (BOV) has become the first local financial institution to offer its customers a “holistic digital journey” when applying for a home loan. While customers may still opt to visit a branch at any point during their home loan application process, the new online home loans solution, accessible through a revamped landing […]

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Lifestyle

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

Council and Parliament strike provisional deal to protect geographical indications for craft and industrial products

Malta | Comtec celebrates 50 years of one of its employees

Feeding Knowledge Pilot Study launched

“Parcours, chemins et Sentiers”…or the incredible life journey of Tijani Haddad

Global Luxury Tourism To Reach 1.5 Billion by 2028

Mediterranean Diet Ranked Best In 2023; Know All Health Benefits

MHRA pays tribute to tourism pioneer and seasoned politician Robert Arrigo

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

BOV launches first start-to-finish online home loans solution in Malta

Taxation: new proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses

Championing Europe's SMEs: Commission provides new relief to boost the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs

European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Taxation: new proposals to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs for cross-border businesses

Championing Europe’s SMEs: Commission provides new relief to boost the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs

European Year of Skills: Survey highlights skills shortages in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)