CONTACT
   

Category: Travel
Andrew Agius Muscat, CEO MHRA

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 28, 2025
drug-abuse-at-the-workplace.jpg
Economy and TourismHospitalityNewsTravel

MHRA Raises Concerns on Substance Abuse and Workplace Safety – Calls for National Debate

2min12279
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) is calling for a national debate on substance abuse and its impact on workplaces. Employers are increasingly left to face this growing problem alone, even as their legal responsibilities for health and safety continue to rise. A cannabis lobby recently highlighted concerns that random roadside substance testing could […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverAugust 26, 2025
Restaruant-outdoor.jpg
Economy and TourismHospitalityHotelsNewsRestaurantsTravel

MHRA Condemns Violence: Safety and Rules Must Be Respected by All

2min11002
In light of various incidents recently reported by media outlets, the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) strongly condemns any form of violence in or around restaurants and hospitality establishments. MHRA underlines that rules must be respected by all. Outdoor dining is a policy actively promoted by government as many people prefer dining outdoors, but […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverAugust 20, 2025
Random-Roadside-Testing-1280x853.png
Economy and TourismHospitalityNewsTravel

MHRA Backs Dr. Jonathan Joslin’s Call for Random Roadside Testing: A Safer Malta for Residents and Visitors

2min10508
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) fully supports the urgent appeal made by Dr. Jonathan Joslin, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, for the introduction of random roadside testing for alcohol and drugs. His frontline experience treating victims of road accidents leaves no doubt, this measure saves lives and prevents tragedies. MHRA stresses that for a […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverAugust 1, 2025
ConferencesEconomy and TourismHospitalityHotelsMeetingsNewsRestaurantsTravelUncategorized

Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism

5min12089
In a recent episode on SiGMA TV, Business to Government series, Tony Zahra, President of the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, sets out a clear plan to keep Malta’s tourism economy energised all year. Zahra explains why meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) are more than a helpful shoulder-season boost: they are a central pillar of national growth. His remarks […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025
Malta-Police-01.jpg
Economy and TourismHospitalityHotelsNewsRestaurantsTravel

MHRA Commends Malta Police Force for Firm Enforcement in Tourism Zones and Calls for Stronger Legislative and Operational Support

2min3540
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the Malta Police Force for its recent firm enforcement actions across key entertainment zones, particularly in Paceville and St Julian’s, where five retail outlets were found illegally selling alcohol after 9pm and a restaurant was ordered to close for operating without a responsible person on-site, as required […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025
Delays-03.jpg
AviationEconomy and TourismHospitalityHotelsNewsRestaurantsTravel

MHRA Condemns Pilots’ Industrial Action Amid Critical Summer Tourism Season

2min13357
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 […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverJuly 18, 2025
EuropeTravel

Commission Proposes Revised ETIAS Travel Authorisation Fee Ahead of 2026 Launch

1min3732
The European Commission has proposed increasing the application fee for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) from €7 to €20. ETIAS, which will be mandatory for visa-exempt non-EU travellers entering the EU, is designed to enhance security and streamline entry procedures. The fee adjustment reflects inflation since the 2018 adoption of the ETIAS […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverJune 18, 2025
Paceville-1280x794.jpg
Economy and TourismHospitalityInfrasructure & DesignNewsTravel

MHRA: Urgent Need for Better Management of Works, Traffic, and Noise in Paceville and St Julian’s

2min16153
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) urges immediate action to address ongoing disruptions in Paceville and St Julian’s, where excavation works, traffic congestion, and noise are negatively impacting the tourism experience during the busy season. Although excavation is banned during summer in key tourism areas, “emergency” exemptions are reportedly being misused. Disruptive works continue […]
CONTINUE READING
Mediterranean ObserverNovember 20, 2024
asian-woman-traveler-use-camera-record-vlog-while-2025-03-24-08-12-04-utc.jpg
EuropeNewsTravel

Tourism Task Force formed

1min13013
The European Parliament’s Tourism Task Force, within the TRAN Committee, has been established. This taskforce is responsible for integrating tourism considerations into EU transport and economic policies, engaging with industry stakeholders, monitoring the implementation of tourism-related initiatives, and advocating for measures and funding to support the sector’s sustainability and competitiveness. It aims to strengthen tourism’s […]
CONTINUE READING

Newer Posts

Older Posts

About the Mediterranean Observer

The Mediterranean Observer is a news portal dedicated to travel tourism, and hospitality in the Mediterranean region. This portal is managed by the Mediterranean Tourism Foundation, based in the Mediterranean country of Malta.

CONTACT US
Latest posts
March 3, 2026

MHRA Advocates Better Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Coordination

February 28, 2026

MHRA: Vision 2050 Is a National Milestone for Malta’s Future

February 23, 2026

MHRA Welcomes Minister Byron Camilleri’s Proposal for On-the-Spot Fines

Newsletter