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Mediterranean ObserverMay 31, 2021

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COVID-19 passports are coming! Digital Green Certificates, as the Commission still insists on calling them, are supported by an overwhelming majority in the European Parliament. So, the 2021 summer travel season is set to begin safe and Covid-19-free, right? Sadly, in the EU, nothing is that easy and, as of now, there are far more […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 28, 2021

A law banning all single-use plastic toiletries in New York hotels has passed after a two year Senate battle. Hotels in New York will legally have to ditch all single use plastic toiletries by 2024, giving them time to use up existing stock The legislation puts strict rules on the use of plastic-bottled toiletries under […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 24, 2021

Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh on Sunday hosted 45 tourism bloggers from Russia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Greece, the US, Italy, Armenia, and other countries, as part of a tourism and entertainment initiative. During their visit, the guests toured the Sharm El-Sheikh Museum of Antiquities and expressed their admiration for the Pharaonic, Roman and Islamic pieces inside. They […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 24, 2021

After reducing requirements in ports and airports, bookings increase by 10% per day The last professional day of the international tourism fair FITUR, which has been held in recent days in Madrid, has found a “significant” increase in bookings to travel to Ibiza this year compared to the previous year. As reported by the Consell […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 22, 2021

Country classifies UK as high-risk category as virus variant spreads Germany is to temporarily ban UK travellers due to the spread there of a coronavirus variant first found in India, the country’s national health institute said Friday. As of Sunday, only German citizens and residents will be allowed into the country from the UK, after […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 21, 2021

Progress against the coronavirus pandemic remains “fragile” and international travel should be avoided, a World Health Organization director warned Thursday, while stressing that authorised vaccines work against variants of concern. “Right now, in the face of a continued threat and new uncertainty, we need to continue to exercise caution, and rethink or avoid international travel,” […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 18, 2021

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The EU is expected to approve the use of ‘vaccine passports’ to enable entry into Europe. The UK is set to be included on an expanded green list allowing holiday travel from non-EU countries with COVID infection rates below 100 cases per 100,000 of the population rather than the current 25 per 100,000. The EU-wide […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 17, 2021

Join this free business webinar organised by Saxo Bank in collaboration with Bank of Valletta and the Malta Maritime Forum to gather the best insights about ‘Trade, Transport and Tourism’. This webinar is accredited by the Malta Institute of Accountants in line with the Accountancy Board Accreditation Rules. Several industry specialists will speak about the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 17, 2021

New think tank formed to make Malta a ‘centre of touristic excellence’ The authorities are working to get Malta on the UK’s travel green list during the next review, Maltese Tourism Minister Clayton Bartolo said on Monday. Bartolo told Times of Malta that the authorities are in contact with the British High Commission and the […]

Mediterranean ObserverMay 16, 2021

Have a cool space you’re not using? You can rent it out on this new website. These days, it seems like nothing is off-limits to buy, sell, share, or trade on a peer-to-peer basis. We use Uber and Lyft to catch a ride anywhere, anytime; Airbnb brings us into the homes of locals while traveling; and Poshmark […]

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Are COVID-19 Travel Certificates a Good Idea?

Mini hotel toiletries will be illegal in New York from 2024

Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh hosts 45 bloggers to boost Tourism

Ibiza already with 12% more bookings than all of 2020

Germany bans travel from UK over COVID Indian variant

Vaccines stop variants but overseas travel still not safe: WHO

Vaccine certificates set for EU approval as bosses urge faster relaxation of travel curbs

Trade, Transport & Tourism Webinar | Bank of Valletta

Malta working to make UK green list in next review – Minister for Tourism

This New Website Allows People to Rent Privately Owned Tennis Courts, Boats, Home Gyms, and More

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies

The Speaker meets with MHRA to discuss Parliament’s role and the tourism sector

MHRA Commends On-the-Spot Fines for Strengthening Visible Police Enforcement

Budget 2027 | Economic Transformation Requires Careful Calibration of Economic Policies