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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 17, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the enforcement action taken by the Ministry for Tourism, under the leadership of Minister Jo Etienne Abela, together with the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), against operators found to be in breach of the regulations governing short-term rental accommodation in Swieqi. This action sends a clear message that […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 14, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force and the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) for their swift and coordinated action following the recent anti-social behaviour by a group of foreign visitors, as reported in the media. The Police acted immediately by identifying those responsible and issuing on-the-spot fines, while the MTA […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 7, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) expresses its deep concern following media reports today of an incident in St Julian’s in which residents reported being subjected to intimidation, shouting and aggressive behaviour by a group of individuals. Those responsible must be identified, apprehended and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Malta proudly […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 8, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the launch of the first direct air service between New York and Malta, describing it as a strategic milestone for the country’s tourism industry and international connectivity. MHRA believes the new route represents a significant opportunity to strengthen Malta’s presence in the North American market, one of […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 6, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) condemns the incident reported by Times of Malta today involving a group of tourists who were allegedly filmed naked and visible from a public road in St Julian’s. Malta welcomes visitors from around the world, but enjoyment must always go hand in hand with respect for local communities, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 31, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) extended its congratulations to the Labour Party following its electoral win and conveyed its best wishes to Prime Minister Robert Abela and his administration as they embark on a new five-year mandate. MHRA said the result gives the Government a strong mandate to address key national challenges and […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 25, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), through funds jointly administered together with the Malta Tourism Authority and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, has supported the deployment of six new electric Hyundai Kona vehicles for use by the Malta Police Force across key tourism areas in […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 30, 2026

If you run or advise a tourism business in the Mediterranean, you are already on the frontline of climate risk, water scarcity and changing visitor expectations— even if you do not call it “sustainability” yet. At the same time, standards like GSTC, EU Ecolabel, ISO 14001 and Green Key are reshaping how destinations compete for […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 16, 2026

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the new tourism accommodation framework, saying it reflects principles long advocated by the industry in support of a more sustainable and higher-value tourism model. MHRA expressed support for the direction being taken by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg, together […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 18, 2026

The Sustainable Ecotourism Awareness (SEA) Project was presented during the second edition of the iBlue Congress by Lanzarote Islands Innovation Summit, held on 12 and 13 March 2026 at the iconic Jameos del Agua in Lanzarote, Spain. The international congress brought together policymakers, sustainability experts, tourism leaders, researchers, and island stakeholders from across the Mediterranean, […]

Category: News

MHRA Welcomes Enforcement Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations in Swieqi

MHRA Welcomes Swift Police and MTA Action and Calls for Higher On-the-Spot Fines

MHRA: Zero Tolerance for Violence and Intimidation in Malta’s Tourism Areas

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

Malta Strengthens Tourism Safety Presence with Six New Electric Police Vehicles

Green Certification Made Practical: Course for Tourism SMEs and Advisors

MHRA Welcomes New Tourism Accommodation Framework as a Bold Step Towards a Higher-Value Tourism Model

SEA Project Presented at the iBlue Congress 2026 | Lanzarote, Spain

MHRA Welcomes Enforcement Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations in Swieqi

MHRA Welcomes Swift Police and MTA Action and Calls for Higher On-the-Spot Fines

MHRA: Zero Tolerance for Violence and Intimidation in Malta’s Tourism Areas

MHRA Welcomes Enforcement Action on Short-Term Rental Regulations in Swieqi

MHRA Welcomes Swift Police and MTA Action and Calls for Higher On-the-Spot Fines

MHRA: Zero Tolerance for Violence and Intimidation in Malta’s Tourism Areas