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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 17, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly commends the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Dr Ian Borg for the landmark announcement of a new direct flight connecting New York to Malta. What has long been called for has finally been realized. This development is […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 16, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) fully respects the right of employees to voice concerns through legitimate channels. However, such rights must be exercised responsibly and proportionately, especially when essential public services and the national interest are at stake. MHRA is closely following the latest industrial directives issued by the Airline Pilots Association Malta […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns the industrial directives issued by the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) against KM Malta Airlines, which are already causing delays and operational disruption during the peak of Malta’s critical summer tourism season. At a time when Malta is welcoming thousands of visitors daily and the tourism sector […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 27, 2024

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The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) acknowledges the tourism boom of the past decade as a significant boost to Malta’s economy, generating substantial revenue and creating jobs. However, the rapid growth has led to overcrowded destinations across Malta and Gozo. We are also witnessing an increasing amount of anti-social behaviour raising its head. Back […]

Mediterranean ObserverApril 2, 2024

As AirMalta bids farewell after 50 years of service, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) pays homage to its profound impact on Malta’s tourism industry and broader economy. Since its inception, AirMalta has been a cornerstone of economic growth and social progress, facilitating vital connectivity for the island nation. Tony Zahra, President of MHRA, […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 29, 2023

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 10, 2023

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 30, 2023

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 12, 2023

“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. […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 2, 2023

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the launch of the new airline replacing Air Malta. MHRA President Tony Zahra asserts that, “MHRA has always been on the forefront to support initiatives to strengthen and improve our national airline – Air Malta. The story of the national airline can be best defined as […]

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Category: Aviation

MHRA: Finally, Malta Secures Direct Air Link with New York

MHRA : Responsibility Needed to Safeguard KM Malta Airlines and Malta’s Tourism

MHRA Condemns Pilots’ Industrial Action Amid Critical Summer Tourism Season

MHRA, “Steer Tourism to a Higher-Quality Course”

MHRA Acknowledges AirMalta’s Legacy and Welcomes the Dawn of KM Malta Airlines

2023 Proposal to amend the Package Travel Directive

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

MHRA, “Tourism remains the motor of the economy”.

MHRA, “A New Airline – A New Start – let’s not repeat past mistakes”.

MHRA “Connectivity remains key”.

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

EU Sets Binding Food Waste Reduction Targets Under Revised Directive

MHRA welcomes tourism reform, urges strong enforcement and equal standards across all accommodation

MHRA: A Budget for the People and the Employers — A Bold Step Toward Malta’s Vision 2050

EU Sets Binding Food Waste Reduction Targets Under Revised Directive