Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association

Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association MHRA was founded in 1958 with its main objective being to safeguard the interests of its members and MHRA aims to achieve this goal.

The Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association was formed in 1958. The promoters’ intention was to unite all those who own, manage or operate a hotel or restaurant, and to counsel and represent them. The industry, then just a fledgling, desperately required unity of purpose and strategy. The newly formed Association sought incessantly to direct successive administrations towards recognising the benefi

ts of a successful tourism industry. It also worked hard in the interests of its members, who required the umbrella protection of a strong and cohesive union to represent them. The attainment of Independence in 1964 heralded a wave of confidence in the Island’s potential as a holiday destination. The MHRA was not slow to seize upon the opportunity to press for improvements in its industry. Hotels started sprouting throughout our Islands and the number of beds trebled. The increase in the number of restaurants was commensurate to the increase in tourists and the prosperity of the locals. The seventies and early eighties witnessed increasing growth in the Maltese tourism industry, and Malta started diversifying into new markets. Further growth was achieved in the nineties with the introduction of a number of hotels in the five and four star categories, and a number of gourmet restaurants and food chains. The Association encouraged its members to build good quality properties, and keep an ever-watchful eye on the standards of service. On the other hand, it sought with some success to persuade government to invest in infrastructural facilities, which would complement the members’ investments. Thus, airport facilities, roads, beach cleaning, proper sign posting, staff training through the Institute of Tourism Studies and many other components of the industry were built following the intervention of the Association. As the major Association in the tourism sector, the MHRA represents the interests of its members on several important national policy making bodies, including the board of the Malta Tourism Authority and the Malta Council for Economic and Social Development. In addition, the Association maintains close contact with government departments and ministries, keeping them aware of the problems facing this industry from time to time. The Association’s endeavours and achievements assures it a place amongst the more important constituted bodies in Malta. Its contribution towards the improvement of the industry remains continuous and valuable. The vast majority of hotels and restaurants in the Maltese Islands, which are its members, confirm its place of importance amongst Malta’s employers’ unions. Today, MHRA has also a good number of Associate Partners whose activities are closely linked to the Tourism Sector. Their support is invaluable in sustaining MHRA as a strong lobby group to ensure the growth of the tourism activity. Besides, they benefit from a number of incentives to improve their particular business. The Tourism Industry is today considered all over the world as the motor behind each country’s economy and therefore it operators is highly competitive market place. Malta needs to be proactive to continue to build a sustainable tourism industry and this can only be achieved through unity of all the players in the Industry working in harmony to reach the required growth through a common goal.

12/02/2025
🌍 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 🌍We invite MHRA members to join an exclusive webinar to ...
15/01/2025

🌍 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 🌍

We invite MHRA members to join an exclusive webinar to delve into the newly launched Malta Labour Migration Policy and its implications for our industry.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Platform: Zoom

Guest Speaker:
𝐌𝐫. 𝐈𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐠
𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲
🔑 Key contributor to the Malta Labour Migration Policy.

Why Join?
✔️ Discover key aspects of the policy.
✔️ Understand its impact on hospitality & tourism.
✔️ Engage in a live Q&A with an expert.

📌 Registration is required 💻 Click below to Register

https://forms.gle/dgdd1h7akaWNxFsN8

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🌟 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬!  🌟Yesterday marked the launch of ”𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽...
15/01/2025

🌟 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬! 🌟

Yesterday marked the launch of ”𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆" at St. Ignatius Primary School, Luqa! This inspiring event gave young students a glimpse into the exciting world of hospitality and its endless opportunities.

A big thank you to:
✅ Iniala Harbour House & Residences 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 for showcasing the art of towel folding.
✅ Corinthia Caterers'𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 for demonstrating table setting and napkin folding.
✅ DoubleTree by Hilton Malta'𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 for wowing us with sugar paste art and cookie decorating. 🍽️🧁

This is just the beginning! More workshops are planned across primary schools in Malta and Gozo throughout January, February, and March, as part of a collaborative effort by Malta Tourism Authority, 𝐍𝐒𝐒𝐒, and Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association.

We’re thrilled to inspire and nurture the next generation of hospitality stars, driving forward our mission to 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞! ✨





09/01/2025

From 🇶🇦 to 🇲🇹!

Earlier today, Deputy PM & Minister for Tourism announced that will once again fly to and from Malta, as from this July.

This connection will provide the Maltese Islands with another link to the Middle East and beyond, reaching also the Far East as well as Oceania!

09/01/2025

🇲🇹 Se jinħareġ pagament Ex-Gratia għal residenzi li sofrew minn qtugħ ta' dawl ta’ aktar minn 6 sigħat fis-sajf tal-2024.

Dawn il-kontijiet diġà ġew identifikati minn Enemalta u r-rifużjonijiet se jiġu pproċessati awtomatikament bħala kreditu fuq il-kont tiegħek. Ittra li tikkonferma l-kreditu se tintbagħat fil-jiem li ġejjin. Jekk ma tirċevix din l-ittra imma temmen li għandek dritt għall-kumpens, tista’ tissottometti talba - https://arms.com.mt/en/ex-gratia-payments. Din se tiġi vvalidata minn Enemalta u ARMS.

Għal aktar informazzjoni, jekk jogħġbok ikkuntattja 80002024.

🇬🇧 An Ex-Gratia payment will be issued for residences that experienced power outages lasting more than 6 hours during the summer of 2024.

These accounts have already been identified by Enemalta, and the refunds will be processed automatically as a credit on your account. A letter confirming the credit will be sent in the coming days. If you do not receive this letter but believe you are entitled to compensation, you can submit a claim at https://arms.com.mt/en/ex-gratia-payments. This claim will be validated by Enemalta and ARMS.

For more information, please contact 80002024.

Is-Servizz Pubbliku | Enemalta plc | Arms Malta

❗️𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 | 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐐𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬’ 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚❗️🌍 Exciting News for Malta's Tourism! ✈️Qatar Airways is ...
09/01/2025

❗️𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 | 𝐌𝐇𝐑𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐐𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬’ 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚❗️

🌍 Exciting News for Malta's Tourism! ✈️

Qatar Airways is resuming flights to Malta, boosting global connectivity and opening new doors to high-value visitors from key markets like the Far East and Australia!

👉 Click on link below to read the MHRA Press Release

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the announcement that Qatar Airways will resume flights to Malta, enhancing the country’s global connectivity and supporting its strategic vision to attract high-value visitors. This development also strengthens Malta’s ties with key g...

08/01/2025

​Il-Kunsill Malti għall-Iżvilupp Ekonomiku u Soċjali, l-MCESD iltaqa’ mal-Ministru għall-Intern, is-Sigurtà u x-Xogħol, Byron Camilleri, biex iddiskuta l-prinċipji tal-Malta Labour Migration Policy. Din hi politika li ser tkun ippubblikata għall-konsultazzjoni pubblika fil-jiem li ġejji...

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) delegation, lead by President Tony Zahra and CEO Andrew Agius Muscat...
23/12/2024

The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) delegation, lead by President Tony Zahra and CEO Andrew Agius Muscat, paid a courtesy visit to Opposition Leader Dr. Bernard Grech and his wife, AnneMarie Grech, to exchange season’s greetings and briefly discussed the challenges and opportunities ahead for Malta’s hospitality sector.

Wishing everyone a joyous festive season! 🌟🎅 🎄

A delegation from the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), led by Deputy President Kevin De Cesare and CEO A...
21/12/2024

A delegation from the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), led by Deputy President Kevin De Cesare and CEO Andrew Agius Muscat, paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Dr. Robert Abela and Dr. Lydia Abela to exchange season’s greetings. During this visit, the Prime Minister enquired about the current performance of the hospitality industry during the festive season and shared insights on the vision for the sector’s continued growth. The delegation also included Dr. Andrei Imbroll, MHRA Council Member, and Tonio Cini, Operations Executive. The MHRA remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering collaboration with the Government to support the advancement of the hospitality industry and Malta’s economy. Wishing everyone a successful and joyous festive season.

🇲🇹 Happy 50th Republic Day, Malta! 🎉Today, we celebrate 50 years of resilience, unity, and pride as a Republic. Here’s t...
13/12/2024

🇲🇹 Happy 50th Republic Day, Malta! 🎉

Today, we celebrate 50 years of resilience, unity, and pride as a Republic. Here’s to our rich history and a bright future ahead!

12/12/2024

Yesterday, the MHRA Council, led by President Tony Zahra, met with DPM Ian Borg to discuss the importance of focusing on better ways to manage tourism in Malta. While recognizing the success of the industry, we explored solutions that benefit both visitors and locals.

Our goal is to make Malta an even more beautiful destination for tourists and a better place for our community to live. Let’s keep moving forward! 🇲🇹🌟

Shaping Malta’s Future: Vision 2050MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat joined a special MCESD meeting led by Minister Silvio Sc...
09/12/2024

Shaping Malta’s Future: Vision 2050

MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat joined a special MCESD meeting led by Minister Silvio Schembri to discuss Vision 2050—Malta’s roadmap for a sustainable and innovative future.

The discussions focused on economic diversification, workforce development, and sustainability, with Andrew highlighting the key role of tourism and hospitality in this vision.

MHRA is proud to contribute to shaping a future that balances growth, culture, and resilience. Stay tuned for more updates!

This afternoon , MHRA CEO, Andrew Agius Muscat took the stage as a speaker at the EppCoR event, Driving Sustainability F...
03/12/2024

This afternoon , MHRA CEO, Andrew Agius Muscat took the stage as a speaker at the EppCoR event, Driving Sustainability Forward- rethinking transport and tourism to ensure competitive cities and regions- where he spoke about future of sustainability in tourism. As the CEO of Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, Mr Agius Muscat emphasized that tourism must evolve beyond focusing on numbers and instead prioritize delivering meaningful, sustainable, and high-quality experiences.

He called for a shift in the narrative, moving from overtourism to better-managed tourism. This approach, he explained, ensures that destinations can thrive economically, socially, and environmentally while preserving their unique character and appeal. By prioritizing thoughtful planning, innovation, and collaboration, we can develop tourism models that benefit not only visitors but also businesses and local communities.

Mr Agius Muscat’s message was clear: tourism must become a force for positive and lasting impact. His insights resonated with those present at the event, reinforcing the need for a more sustainable and thoughtful approach to tourism that supports both growth and preservation.

Yesterday, MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat participated as an independent speaker in a PN activity held at Qrendi Square. R...
02/12/2024

Yesterday, MHRA CEO Andrew Agius Muscat participated as an independent speaker in a PN activity held at Qrendi Square. Representing the MHRA, one of the key social partner members of the MCESD, he shared the stage with Dr. Michael Briguglio from the University of Malta and Opposition Leader Dr. Bernard Grech.

Mr. Agius Muscat highlighted tourism as a shining example of best practice and success in Malta, a reputation acknowledged not only through local statistics but also by neighboring countries. He emphasized the importance of regulating the sector, including short-term rentals, to ensure a high-quality experience for even the most discerning guests.

He also addressed the concept of carrying capacity, stressing that the goal should not be to bluntly downsize tourism but to manage it more effectively across all its facets. While much has been achieved, he noted that significant work remains to adapt to emerging trends and challenges.

⭐️ TODAY - WEDNESDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2024🌊 Mediterranean Touism Forum 📍 Hilton Hotel, MaltaThe Mediterranean Tourism Forum...
27/11/2024

⭐️ TODAY - WEDNESDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2024
🌊 Mediterranean Touism Forum
📍 Hilton Hotel, Malta

The Mediterranean Tourism Forum 2024 will be taking place on Wednesday, November 27, at the Hilton Conference Centre, Grandmasters Suite.

We’re excited to have you join us for a day packed with knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration, all set in an innovative and engaging environment. This forum is a chance for our industry to come together, showcasing our unity and leadership in Mediterranean tourism.

Important to note:

Registration opens at 08:00 hrs, and the forum will begin promptly at 09:00 hrs.

Seating will be free seating, so we encourage you to arrive early.

Don’t miss the opening session, as it will set the tone for an unforgettable day!

Get ready to exchange ideas, build connections, and enjoy a truly unique and engaging experience. We’re confident you’ll leave inspired and energised.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!

More information:
www.mediterraneantourismforum.com

⭐️ WEDNESDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2024🌊 Mediterranean Touism Forum 📍 Hilton Hotel, MaltaThe Mediterranean Tourism Forum 2024 wi...
26/11/2024

⭐️ WEDNESDAY 27th NOVEMBER 2024
🌊 Mediterranean Touism Forum
📍 Hilton Hotel, Malta

The Mediterranean Tourism Forum 2024 will be taking place on Wednesday, November 27, at the Hilton Conference Centre, Grandmasters Suite.

We’re excited to have you join us for a day packed with knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration, all set in an innovative and engaging environment. This forum is a chance for our industry to come together, showcasing our unity and leadership in Mediterranean tourism.

Important to note:

Registration opens at 08:00 hrs, and the forum will begin promptly at 09:00 hrs.

Seating will be free seating, so we encourage you to arrive early.

Don’t miss the opening session, as it will set the tone for an unforgettable day!

Get ready to exchange ideas, build connections, and enjoy a truly unique and engaging experience. We’re confident you’ll leave inspired and energised.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event!

‼️FINAL REGISTRATION OPPORTUNITY:

27 November 2024 - Hilton Malta. This year's theme is : Mediterranean ARTS – Amidst Rapid Transformative Shifts

21/11/2024

✨ REGISTER NOW: www.mediterraneantourismforum.com
🌍 27th November | 📍 Hilton Malta

This masterclass will guide participants through the art of pairing chocolate with gin. Attendees will explore the distinct flavours of various gins, from citrus-forward botanicals to earthy juniper notes, and how these pair harmoniously with different types of chocolate. Emphasis will be placed on selecting chocolates that enhance the tasting profiles of Mediterranean-inspired gin cocktails. A hands-on tasting session will allow participants to experiment with these combinations, while expert guidance will provide tips for creating memorable chocolate and gin pairings. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address personal preferences and pairing queries.

💡 Connect with 1000+ industry leaders and boost profits sustainably!
🔗 REGISTER NOW: www.mediterraneantourismforum.com

⭐ Free Registration: www.mediterraneantourismforum.com🌍 Join 60+ speakers from 32 countries at the Mediterranean Tourism...
21/11/2024

⭐ Free Registration: www.mediterraneantourismforum.com

🌍 Join 60+ speakers from 32 countries at the Mediterranean Tourism Forum!

🗣️ Plenary Session + 10 Masterclasses, including:

🎬 Screen Tourism: How Can the Tourism Industry Benefit?

🍫🍸 Chocolate & Gin Pairing: Branding Through Authentic Products

🏨 The Future Hotel & Restaurant: Financing, Design, and Valuation

🌍 Enhancing Destination Experiences: Valletta & Paceville Case Study

👩‍🦳👩‍🎓 Mediterranean Women in Tourism: Empowering Women, Youth & Accessible Travel

🤖 Elevating Service Excellence: AI, Data Analytics, and Talent Development

⛪ Sacred Pathways of the Mediterranean

🎭 Mastering Emotions for Enhanced Well-Being Through Theatre

🌱💡 Unlocking Generative AI’s Power for Sustainable Business Growth

🌍 Dealing with Challenging People in a Multicultural Environment

Free Registration: www.mediterraneantourismforum.com

Address

MHRA 2 Triq Il-Gallina, Kappara
San Gwann
SGN4111

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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