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Mediterranean ObserverNovember 29, 2023
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2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

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New proposals offer passengers improved rights and easier access to travel information Have you ever had your flight cancelled and not been compensated for it? Passenger rights will be reinforced, thanks to new Commission proposals. Right now, the European Union is the only area in the world which has a passenger rights framework in place for all […]
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Mediterranean ObserverNovember 10, 2023
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MHRA, “Post Covid recovery remains stronger than originally predicted.”

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) organized the BOV-Deloitte Hotel performance survey Q3 – 2023. Michael Zarb, Policy, and Economics Advisory Leader at Deloitte Malta reported that based on an estimate for September figures that is derived from data supplied by Malta International Airport (MIA), tourist arrivals for the third quarter of 2023 are […]
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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 30, 2023
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MHRA, “Tourism remains the motor of the economy”.

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the budget presented by Minister of Finance, Clyde Caruana, as a resounding commitment from Government to support the resurgence and expansion of the Maltese economy in the face of ongoing global economic and geopolitical challenges. Specifically, MHRA acknowledges the wide-ranging social benefit schemes. In response to […]
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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 26, 2023
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MHRA Press Release – Skills Card for Foreign Workers

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Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the publication of the skills card required for Third Country National’s (TCN’s) to get a work permit to work in Malta. MHRA believes that it is important that those seeking work in Malta have the necessary skills before they arrive in Malta and MHRA are supportive of […]
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Mediterranean ObserverOctober 12, 2023
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MHRA, “A New Airline – A New Start – let’s not repeat past mistakes”.

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“Booking policies and procedures critical for successful transition to new Malta airline”. The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the transition to the new airline replacing Air Malta, set to fly on 31st March 2024, exactly 50 years less 1 day from the first flight of Air Malta on the 1st April 1974. […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 27, 2023
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Eurobarometer I Digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel

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Today, the Commission has published the Special Eurobarometer on digitalisation of travel documents and facilitation of travel. The report explores EU citizens’ views and perceptions of travel policies, as well as the introduction and possible use of digital travel credentials. According to the survey, 68% of Europeans consider that digitalisation of travel documents is an […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2023
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Air Malta signs Swissport as its ground handling agent for London Heathrow terminal four.

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The contract welcomes Swissport’s return to one of the world’s busiest airports. Swissport will supply a comprehensive range of Ground Handling services including check-in, boarding, ramp and baggage from September 1st, with cleaning services being added from October. Swissport already offers ground handling services within Terminal Two as well as cleaning services to a wide […]
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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 14, 2023
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European Hospitality leaders meet in Athens to tackle industry challenges and promote sustainable growth

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The HOTREC Executive Committee met in Athens to discuss top priorities for the European hospitality and tourism industry. Staff shortages, reflections on the 2023 Summer season and the green and digital transitions: these were the most urgent topics on the table during HOTREC’s last Executive Committee meeting, reuniting industry leaders from across Europe. Participants emphasized […]
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November 29, 2023

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

November 15, 2023

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

November 10, 2023

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

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