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Mediterranean ObserverNovember 15, 2023

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A new Eurobarometer survey released today finds that skills shortages are one of the most serious problems for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the EU. The challenge of skills shortages has grown over the years and now encompasses all EU Member States and all sectors of the economy. The survey is a useful tool in understanding […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 26, 2023

The latest findings are here! The third quarter of 2023 has yielded captivating revelations regarding restaurant reservations, shedding light on booking patterns, preferences, and the influence of digitalization. The landscape of dining out is evolving rapidly, with technology leading the way in facilitating online reservations, simplifying the process for both patrons and restaurant owners. Delving […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 28, 2023

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Today, the Commission has opened new calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme to strengthen digital capacities across the EU. The calls are open to businesses, public administrations, and other entities from the EU Member States, EFTA/EEA countries, and associated countries. Over €12 million allocated for projects under these calls focus on continuing support for the creation […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 15, 2023

Helping small to medium-sized restaurants handle their restaurant bookings at no cost. Tableo, the fast-growing Restaurant Reservation and Management System, has announced a free version of its software with no time limits. The reservation solution will be available for free for up to 50 bookings monthly, making it the ideal solution for smaller restaurants. “We […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 28, 2023

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On the 25th August 2023, the Digital Services Act has become fully enforceable for very large online platforms (VLOPs), including Booking.com. The law will also aim to address various challenges concerning illegal and harmful content. Companies will have to comply with a list of obligations that ”aim at empowering and protecting users online, including minors, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 29, 2023

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The aim is to boost online bookings for restaurants in Malta and beyond Tableo, a sister platform to Bookia, is a restaurant reservation management system that has partnered up with Michelin Guide to allow restaurants from the Michelin Guide’s selection to boost their online bookings. This is a prestigious accomplishment for this local start-up as […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 9, 2023

Background The Short-Term Rental (STR) regulation establishes a framework that will protect and benefit consumers, residents, local communities, and the entire EU tourism ecosystem. Short-term accommodation rental services have existed for several years alongside hotels, hostels, or bed and breakfasts. With their increase in popularity, along with the positive opportunities created for the tourism industry, […]

Mediterranean ObserverMarch 8, 2023

PRESS RELEASE Key European tourism stakeholders co-sign a Code of Conduct on data sharing in tourism In a move to respond to the digital transition of the tourism industry, 20 organisations representing the travel and tourism sector at European level agreed to sign a Code of Conduct on data sharing in the tourism sector. This […]

Mediterranean ObserverJanuary 27, 2023

Following a dialogue with Consumer Protection Cooperation Network (CPC) which includes EU Member States authorities responsible for consumer law, Google agreed to introduce certain changes in Google Store, Google Play Store, Google Hotels and Google Flights in order to ensure compliance with EU consumer law. The action was coordinated by the European Commission. Have you […]

Mediterranean ObserverDecember 9, 2022

Calling all tourism SMEs interested in innovating and investing in digital technologies With the aim to stimulate digitalisation and innovation uptake in Europe’s tourism sector, the Tourism4.0 project has now officially launched the call for the selection of tourism SMEs. The Malta Business Bureau (MBB) is encouraging local SMEs to apply for the chance to […]

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Tech & Internet

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

Revealing Insights: An In-depth Analysis of Restaurant Reservation Trends in Q3 2023

Digital Europe Programme I Commission opens calls to invest in data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage

Tableo Launches FREE Restaurant Reservation System

The Digital Services Act Becomes Fully Enforceable for Very Large Online Platforms

Local company Tableo partners with Michelin Guide

Malta Business Bureau I Position Paper on the EU Short-Term Rentals Initiative

Key European tourism stakeholders co-sign a Code of Conduct on data sharing in tourism

Consumer protection: Google commits to give consumers clearer and more accurate information to comply with EU rules

Digitalisation Voucher Scheme for Tourism SMEs

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

Tourism I Council and Parliament reach a deal to bring more transparency to short-term accommodation rentals

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

Skills shortages are a serious problem for majority of EU SMEs, Eurobarometer shows

MHRA, “Post Covid recovery remains stronger than originally predicted.”