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Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 3, 2025

The European Commission has endorsed a new Code of Conduct for Online Ratings and Reviews for Tourism Accommodation, aimed at improving the credibility and transparency of guest feedback across the European Union. Unveiled on 1 September 2025, the initiative encourages accommodation providers, review platforms, and consumer organisations to adopt practices that ensure online reviews are […]

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 ObserverApril 14, 2025

UN Tourism published the first edition of the 2025 World Tourism Barometer, which can be accessed here. This report delves into a number of topics, such as: International tourist arrivals, 2024 International tourism receipts, 2024 Best performing destinations and markets, 2024 UN Tourism Confidence Index Outlook for 2025

Mediterranean ObserverNovember 26, 2024

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MBB thanks outgoing CEO Joe Tanti for 15 years of sterling service Mario Xuereb has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Malta Business Bureau. Founded in 1996, the MBB is the EU business advisory organisation of The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry, and the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association. […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 7, 2024

On October 3, 2024, Eurostat released new data on short-term rental bookings within the European Union for the second quarter of 2024. A total of 208.8 million nights were booked through platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia Group, and Tripadvisor, marking a 16.2% rise compared to the same period in 2023. In detail, April saw 53.5 […]

Mediterranean ObserverOctober 1, 2024

On 29 September, the European Commission released Eurostat data on European citizens’ food waste behaviours. In 2022, the EU wasted an average of 132 kilograms of food per person, totaling 59.2 million tons. Households contributed 54% of this waste, with the rest coming from the food supply chain, including 11% from restaurants and food services. […]

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 19, 2024

On 3 October 2024 the European Labour Authority will launch its report on the HORECA sector and respective awareness raising campaign. Interested participants are requested to confirm their participation by 27 September 2024, by completing the online registration form (password: ELA2024). Agenda

Mediterranean ObserverSeptember 6, 2024

In July 2024, the cost of package holidays in the EU rose by 6.6% compared to July 2023. Domestic holiday packages experienced an 11.1% increase, while international packages saw a 5.7% rise. Prices for package holidays have been climbing across the EU since August 2021, with annual growth rates surpassing 10% in most months during […]

Mediterranean ObserverJuly 20, 2024

This past week has seen Balluta Bay turn green and power outages affecting multiple localities, directly impacting both our tourism sector and local residents. The general upkeep and cleanliness of product Malta is a continuing concern. Other areas of Product Malta have experienced significant strain, though not as acutely as the sea turning green and […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 10, 2024

The very first stock-taking of the progress and visible results of the transition pathway for tourism since its launch in February 2022 was published in January 2024. Two years after the publication of this transition pathway, the report highlights tangible progress across all areas of action, and demonstrating concrete results from the Commission, national public […]

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EU Endorses Code of Conduct on Reliable Online Reviews for Tourism Accommodation

Malta’s Conference Strategy Sustains Winter Tourism

UN Tourism: World Tourism Barometer – January 2025 Edition

Mario Xuereb appointed as the new CEO of the Malta Business Bureau

Short-term rentals in the EU – Significant growth in Q2 2024

New Eurostat Data: Food Waste in Europe (2022)

European Labour Authority – launch of the HORECA sector report

Package holidays prices experience further increase in 2024

MHRA, “Product Malta Under Severe Strain”

Transition pathway and EU agenda for tourism 2030

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

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

EU Endorses Code of Conduct on Reliable Online Reviews for Tourism Accommodation

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

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

EU Endorses Code of Conduct on Reliable Online Reviews for Tourism Accommodation