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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 16, 2021

Tourism in Gozo over the weekend was very similar to last year. During Santa Maria weekend, tvm.com.mt asked Gozo Channel and the Gozo Tourism Authority about the tourism figures over these last few days. The Chairman of the Gozo Channel, Joseph Cordina, remarked that for another year the lack of tourists when compared with previous […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 14, 2021

Two Greek islands, Crete and Rhodes are top destinations of choice for travelers in addition to the Balearic Islands, said holiday operator TUI Group on Thursday. Indicatively, Athens and Crete are among the top three favorites for TUI France customers; Rhodes for TUI UK and TUI Belgium; Crete and Rhodes for TUI Nordic; and Rhodes […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 13, 2021

Just how do Croatian tourism figures stand up against Mediterranean competition as the pandemic continues to cause issues for travel? As it turns out, the country is still by far the safest in the entire European Union (EU). As Poslovni Dnevnik/Marija Crnjak writes, the Republic of Croatia is still the safest European Union tourist destination […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 11, 2021

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) has today issued a Call for Tenders as part of a project part-financed by the European Social Fund ESF 04.148 entitled: A Carrying Capacity Study of Tourism in the Maltese Islands. The purpose of the project is to carry out a study into the sustainability of the Maltese […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 9, 2021

MSC Seashore has welcomed its first passengers on board as MSC Cruises’ 19th ship. The new flagship’s inaugural season around the western Mediterranean will be followed by an 18-day repositioning voyage to Miami to start Caribbean sailings, with two different itineraries. Embarking passengers in Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa on Friday, Saturday and Sunday respectively, more […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 9, 2021

The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) expresses solidarity with the people of the Mediterranean countries which are being raged by wildfires including Turkey, Greece, Italy, Albania, Morocco, North Macedonia and Lebanon. Indeed, over the past weeks various cities across the Mediterranean region have become a wildfire hotspot, with Turkey hit by its most intense blazes on […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 7, 2021

Warming across the Mediterranean will be about 20 percent higher than global averages in the decades to come, according to a damning draft UN report, as the region is hit with devastating heatwaves, water shortages, loss of biodiversity and risks to food production. The Mediterranean will be hit by ever fiercer heatwaves, drought and fires […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 2, 2021

Direct flights all through this month Lufthansa has completed the first of 12 chartered flights between Newark USA and Malta to ferry cruise passengers. The non-stop flight was operated on Saturday, bringing the mostly American passengers to Malta to board a Viking Cruises ship in Grand Harbour. The flights will be operated three times a […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 31, 2021

Royal Caribbean Cruises can start marketing summer 2021 sailings from Cyprus to British customers, thanks to the lifting of a ban on international cruises. Jewel of the Seas (pictured) has been based in Limassol and sailing around the Greek islands since early July, with vaccinated passengers from countries such as Cyprus, Israel and the US. […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 30, 2021

The Region of Crete continues to invite travelers to “sense” the island’s authenticity during all seasons through an ongoing tourism campaign running on international websites and social media. Under the slogan “Crete, Sense the Authentic”, the campaign aims to promote the authentic experiences the island offers during all seasons to visitors from Europe and other […]

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Cruiseline & Ports

Gozo Tourism during Santa Maria similar to Last Year’s Figures

Crete and Rhodes Top Choices for TUI Travelers This Summer

How Do Croatian Tourism Figures Stand Compared to Competition?

A Carrying Capacity Study of Tourism in the Maltese Islands

MSC Seashore starts sailing in the Mediterranean

Wildfires across the Mediterranean Region is a Wake Up Call for All – Mediterranean Tourism Foundation

UN report says Mediterranean ‘climate change hotspot’ will see temps 20% higher than global average

Lufthansa starts Newark-Malta flights for Viking Cruise Passengers

Royal Caribbean to promote Greek island sailings to Brits

Crete Continues to Invite Travelers to ‘Sense the Authentic’

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