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Mediterranean ObserverAugust 20, 2025

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverAugust 1, 2025

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 22, 2025

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 […]

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 18, 2025

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 18, 2025

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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverJune 18, 2025

General Overview A total of 452.4 million overnight stays were recorded across EU tourist accommodations in Q1 2025. This marks a modest decline of 0.2% compared to the same period in 2024. Monthly Performance January: 139.0 million stays (+3.5% vs Jan 2024) February: 147.7 million stays (-0.8% vs Feb 2024) March: 167.7 million stays (-2.7% […]

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 20, 2024

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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 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 28, 2024

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes today’s budget speech, “A Quality Country” (Pajjiz ta Kwalita), as it lays a strong foundation for a resilient economy designed to adapt and thrive amid global changes. This budget places significant emphasis on social measures while also addressing sustainability, innovation, and infrastructure, which serve as the backbone […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 22, 2024

In 2023, EU residents took 1.14 billion tourism trips with at least one overnight stay, marking a 5.7% increase (+61.6 million) compared to 2022. Of these, the majority (1.03 billion trips or 90% of the total) were for personal reasons, while 110 million were for professional purposes. Both categories saw growth from the previous year: […]

Category: Travel

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

Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism

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

MHRA Condemns Pilots’ Industrial Action Amid Critical Summer Tourism Season

Commission Proposes Revised ETIAS Travel Authorisation Fee Ahead of 2026 Launch

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

EU Tourism Trends | Q1 2025 (Eurostat Highlights)

Tourism Task Force formed

A Quality Leap: Budget Moves the Country Towards This Goal, MHRA

Eurostat: Europeans made 6% more tourism trips in 2023

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta's Tourism Reputation

MHRA: Quality and Respectful Tourism Must Remain the Priority

MHRA calls for Tax-Free Tips for Hospitality Workers

MHRA Welcomes New Measures to Strengthen Standards and Protect Malta’s Tourism Reputation