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Mediterranean ObserverJuly 24, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) calls upon Government to take urgent action and address various difficulties which currently are impacting the tourism industry, risking to seriously damage the identity and reputation of Malta being a truly beautiful and authentic Mediterranean destination. The Ministry of Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority have been investing […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 20, 2023

The Malta Business Bureau (MBB) presented an assessment report on the European Commission’s proposal to establish a Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation. The proposal aims to make packaging more sustainable by obliging the use of recyclable and reusable packaging, while also banning certain single-use formats such as miniature toiletry bottles and condiment sachets. Direct feedback […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 7, 2023

The Commission’s Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) report 2023 reveals that despite the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulting in an economic slowdown in the second half of 2022, EU labour markets have demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2022. The EU economy grew by 3.5% in real terms in 2022. Employment rates were at a […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 27, 2023

Following a dialogue with the European Commission and national consumer authorities (CPC network), Edreams ODIGEO, Etraveli Group and Kiwi.com committed to better inform consumers of their rights in case of flight cancellations by airlines and to transfer ticket refunds within seven days after receiving them from the airlines, meaning that consumers should receive them after a total […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 27, 2023

The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council of the EU on the Regulation proposed by the Commission laying down measures for a high common level of cybersecurity at the institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the Union. Negotiations have now concluded, paving the way for final approval of the legal […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 19, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to a work to rule order issued by the Airline Pilots Association to its members leading to disruptions of Air Malta flight schedules. Now that the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector in Malta is recovering over the major losses suffered during two years of economic hardship resulting […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 19, 2023

The president of the Malta Hotels and Restaurant Association (MHRA) Tony Zahra refrained from directly commenting on whether something must change to prevent restaurants and hotels from damaging the environment, as eNGOs claim and, instead, he pointed his finger at the “government to take these decisions”. “Doing nothing is also a political decision… and it […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 14, 2023

The Commission welcomes today’s political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council allowing for the digitalisation of the Schengen visa procedure. This is a key deliverable under the Schengen Strategy, presented by the Commission in June 2021. The agreed rules will modernise, simplify, and harmonise the visa procedures for non-EU country nationals applying for a […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 13, 2023

The European Commission has informed Booking Holdings (‘Booking’) of its preliminary view that its proposed acquisition of Flugo Group Holdings AB (‘eTraveli’) may allow Booking to strengthen its position on the market for hotel online travel agencies (‘OTAs’) in the European Economic Area (‘EEA’). Booking and eTraveli are both active in the provision of OTA services, respectively focusing […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 8, 2023

Today, the Council adopted its negotiating position on the proposed Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI). The SMEI is intended to anticipate, prepare for and respond to the impacts of crises. It builds on lessons learnt from recent emergencies by continuously monitoring potential future crises, by entering vigilance or emergency modes whenever a threat becomes clear […]

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News

MHRA | Urgent action needed or else Malta risks losing its appeal as a destination of choice

MBB presents report on EU Packaging Proposal to Hon. Miriam Dalli

Commission report finds labour and skills shortages persist and looks at possible ways to tackle them

Consumer protection: major online travel agencies commit to refund within 14 days for cancelled flights

Commission welcomes political agreement on new rules to boost cybersecurity in EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies

MHRA appeals for reconciliation between ALPA and Government

Malta | Environment: Doing nothing is also a political decision – MHRA President

Schengen visa: Political agreement on digitalisation of visa application

Mergers: Commission sends Booking Statement of Objections over proposed acquisition of eTraveli

Single Market Emergency Instrument: Council adopts its negotiating position

Joint industry statement on the Package Travel Directive

Hospitality hones transferable skills

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change

Joint industry statement on the Package Travel Directive

Hospitality hones transferable skills

Travel and tourism industry unites to tackle climate change