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Friday, Jan 06, 2023

Tunisia | This Lesser Known Mediterranean Destination Is Rising In Popularity For 2023

* * *With its year-round warm weather, ample selection of monumental sights, paradisaical beaches, and rich culture, it should come as no surprise Tunisia’s popularity is rising dramatically in the po...

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Friday, Jan 06, 2023

New project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain

* * *Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism...

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Thursday, Jan 05, 2023

Malta | December was warmest in 100 years as balmy weather continues into New Year

/Heat weather records have been smashed in Malta and across Europe/ *Temperatures for December reached a 100-year high in Malta as warm weather records are smashed across Europe, according to the Malt...

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Thursday, Jan 05, 2023

New law in Germany gives people the right to get takeaway in reusable containers

/The regulation came into force at the start of 2023 / *Since 1 January, the German catering industry has been hit by new regulations mandating food businesses to introduce a reusable packaging option...

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Thursday, Jan 05, 2023

Spain to offer digital nomads a 1-year visa

* * *Get ready to pack your bags and say hola to a Mediterranean workcation lifestyle Spain is gearing up to start offering non-EEA (European Economic Area) nationals the chance to stay and work legal...

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Thursday, Jan 05, 2023

18.9 million tourists visit Croatia in 2022 – record revenue

* * *Croatia welcomed 18.9 million tourists in 2022, 37 percent more than the previous year, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports said in a statement on Monday.* There were also 25 percent more overnigh...

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Thursday, Jan 05, 2023

EU agrees on COVID restraints amid China surge

* * *European Union member states agreed on new COVID-19-related travel restrictions on Wednesday for passengers traveling to and from China. The agreement was made by the EU amid concerns over the gr...

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Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022

MHRA pays tribute to tourism pioneer and seasoned politician Robert Arrigo

* * *The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) salutes the memory of Robert Arrigo, describing him as a "leading pioneer of the Maltese tourism sector, a champion of local sports, and a conv...

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Monday, Oct 03, 2022

Malta | Four key officers appointed at db Group

* * *The db Group’s Board of Directors has appointed four key officers to take forward its vision and oversee its execution. The move also marks a watershed in the family’s succession planning moment....

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Thursday, Sep 22, 2022

Carrying capacity exercise suggests Malta needs 4.7 million tourists to achieve 80 per cent accommodation occupancy

/The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) presents the Carrying Capacity Study for Tourism in the Maltese Islands by Deloitte Malta. / *A study commissioned by the Malta Hotels and Restaura...

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Thursday, Sep 15, 2022

Bank of Valletta appoints new Chief Executive Officer

* * *In view of the expiry of Mr Hunkin’s contract as CEO of the Bank in November this year, the Board of Directors has identified Mr Kenneth Farrugia as the successor to the role. This followed an ex...

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Thursday, Sep 15, 2022

MHRA: Valletta is becoming too loud, not fitting as a high end destination

* * *The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to misleading and inaccurate comments recently made by Valletta Mayor Alfred Zammit in the media about the impact of late night music i...

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