MHRA, “Government’s political test is now on how effective it will be to control the real COVID-19 spreaders and manage the vaccine roll outs”.
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) recognises that the increase in the numbers of COVID-19 infected people is a matter of great concern to all. The new measures announced by Government are focused on the restaurants sector, which means that many businesses in this sector will be suffering yet another major economic blow, for some…
MHRA calls for substantial medium-term support measures to save the tourism sector
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) takes note of what was communicated through the media that Prime Minister Robert Abela announced that the COVID-19 wage supplement and the EUR100 vouchers which were due to expire this month have been extended till the end of October 2020. MHRA President Tony Zahra states that, “the dynamic…
MHRA will not be used as a scapegoat for second wave of COVID-19
Following various reports in the media, press statements and personal attacks on its President, the MHRA Council states that it is wrong and deceitful to try and use the Association or its President as a scapegoat for what is happening on the Island. The Council of the MHRA, made up of 15 Members representing the…
MHRA, “Clear heads and a balanced approach will ensure best results on COVID-19”
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) notes with satisfaction that since the airport opened, gradual tourism influx together with the Government vouchers scheme and the continuation of salary subsidies started to give hope for economic recovery and survival of businesses and employment related to the travel, hospitality and tourism sector. For a number of…
MHRA BOV Deloitte Webinar – Reigniting Tourism
At the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) webinar entitled ‘Reigniting Tourism’, Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Julia Farrugia Portelli said that during the COVID-19 pandemic the Ministry and all stakeholders worked tirelessly together as much as possible to mitigate the disruptions experienced by the tourism sector. The Minister referred to ongoing innovative marketing…
MHRA – this is the moment of truth for AirMalta
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the unfortunate situation which is once again being dominated by disagreements between management and the pilots at Airmalta. In such difficult times for our economy, in particular for the tourism sector, MHRA appeals that all parties at AirMalta must align their efforts and energies towards one…
MHRA welcomes decision to reignite the economy
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) welcomes the announcement by Prime Minister Robert Abela that restrictions on all flight destinations will be lifted on July 15, and that the public health emergency declared at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic will also be lifted in the coming hours. During the later part of May…
Government stimulus package – well thought out and major boost for the Tourism Industry: MHRA
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) which, since the arrival of COVID-19 in Malta, has been meeting with government continuously welcomes the financial and business development support announced today by government. MHRA President Tony Zahra noted that, “the economic regeneration plan demonstrates that the Government has the right feel of the economic and social…
MHRA, “Start working together to protect livelihoods”
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) commends the efforts being undertaken to date by the Government in addressing the unprecedented impacts on both public health and the economy in Malta caused by the global COVID 19 pandemic. MHRA recognises that over a very short period of time the global economy was brought to an…
MHRA welcomes Government’s support for online training of tourism workforce
Malta, like the rest of the countries across the world, is facing an unprecedented challenge as the tourism sector has been brought to a sudden halt due to the COVID 19 pandemic and related travel restrictions which have been imposed across almost every country in the world. MHRA President Tony Zahra states that, “Tourism in…
MHRA : Tourism will remain a Winner
The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) refers to the article “Virus impact on tourism ‘could cost economy €3bn’” published today by The Times of Malta. MHRA states that the measures to mitigate the economic crises caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic announced this week by the Maltese Government in agreement with MHRA and social…
MHRA : Government measures far from what is required. Hospitality industry at cross roads.
The Hotels, Restaurants and other hospitality stakeholders are at a standstill. The airport is closed, restaurants are closed, all hospitality events cancelled and hotels are ghost hotels with near zero occupancy. In the last days MHRA has stressed that there is zero income and only massive expenditure, a situation that cannot be sustained for more…