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What’s the general sentiment across the tourism sector in Malta? What are the authorities doing to incentivise tourists to visit us? What are the forecasts for the future?

In addressing these questions and more the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association in collaboration with the Ministry for Tourism and Consumer Protection and the Malta Tourism Authority have organised the webinar REIGNITING TOURISM on 16th July 2020 with the participation of BOV, Deloitte, AirMalta and Forbes Travel Guide.
MHRA REPORTS
"The first targeted tourists will be from the European market, which will be the first low hanging fruit that we can grasp,” Carlo Micallef, MTA Deputy CEO's and Chief Marketing Officer, intervention
2nd programme of MHRA REPORTS: Andrew Agius Muscat interviews Hon Robert Arrigo, shadow Minister for Tourism in Malta. Mr Arrigo who is also a seasoned tourism operator discussed the challenges which the tourism, travel and hospitality sector is currently facing with specific reference to the draft Malta Tourism Strategy 2021 - 2030.
This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"The government plans is to regenerate Malta coastal areas and how a new Tourism Legislation will ensure more quality and level playing field across the sector." Ronald Mizzi, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry for Tourism and Consumer Protection's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"The most worrying is when we are talking about recovery, the data from different markets, for people ready to book a flight in the next three months, is 12% in UK, 12% in Germany, 15% from Spain and 24% from France," Rapheal Aloisio, Deloitte Malta Director's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
“I’m sure that with this strategy we will be able to harness connectivity in order to start recovering.” Gavin Gulia, Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) Chairman's intervention at the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"As member of the European Parliament, I am striving for an European Strategy for a sustainable tourism growth which should be high in Europe's agenda so that we can support the economies and millions of jobs that depend on Tourism," MEP and Former Greece Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"It is not important now, what each country does. Today it is important what the government's do together because tourism connects us with each other, therefore we cannot connect with each other if we do not harmonize our procedures, rules and regulations," Taleb Rifai, Former UNWTO Secretary General's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS

"Today we have a new component that can support the industry, which is the Malta Development bank, having the major role to help and sustain the development of the country," Albert Frendo, BOV Chief Credit Officer's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
The first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line talk show to better understand the Malta National Strategy plan 2021 - 2030 for tourism, hospitality and travel sector and the prospects for the future with a specific focus on Malta and the Mediterranean region.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"Quality is defined as everyone doing the best he does. We must focus on the mentality of people; if we are going to be the second or third best in the international tourism market, we are going to fail." Tony Zahra, MHRA President's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"Ensuring in a sustainable way, to elevate tourism to a healthier platform for the coming years, so that tourism continues to contrbute positively to the social economic development of these islands." Leslie Vella, MTA Deputy CEO and Chief Officer Strategic Development's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
“We are not inviting people to come over. But we are making sure that people know that Malta is there,” Johann Buttigieg, MTA CEO's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
“The key goal is to safeguard Air Malta, and that means we must think in terms of efficiency, cost reductions and also increasing revenue." David G Curmi, Air Malta Executive Chairman's intervention during the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on-line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA REPORTS
"The Tourism Sector is one of the most important pillars of our economy. It has helped our country flourish in the past and I'm sure that it will help our country flourish again when COVID-19 is over." Hon Clayton Bartolo, Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection, at the first edition of MHRA REPORTS, an on line tourism, travel and hospitality discussion Programme.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
MHRA Reports - Environment, Climate Change and Planning
The tourism, travel and hospitality on-line talk show host MHRA CEO, Mr Andrew Agius Muscat interviewed the Hon. Aaron Farrugia, Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning.
The tourism, travel, and hospitality online talk show, MHRA REPORTS interviewed Ms Diane Vella Muscat, Director General of the Department for Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER).

The host of the programme, MHRA CEO Mr Andrew Agius Muscat, discussed matters with Ms Vella Muscat about the challenges the tourism industry in Mlata is facing, and how the DIER is assessing these challenges in the present context as a basis for the future.

MHRA REPORTS interviewed Mr Johann Grech, Malta Film Commissioner

The host of the programme, MHRA CEO Mr Andrew Agius Muscat, engaged with Mr Grech about the ambitious strategy for the growth of the filmmaking activity on the island, the emerging trends within the filming industries, how can the local hospitality industry be able to attract such a niche market and the Malta Studio’s Masterplan.

The online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
The tourism, travel, and hospitality online talk show, MHRA REPORTS interviewed MEP Josianne Cutajar.

The host of the programme, MHRA CEO Mr Andrew Agius Muscat, discussed with MEP Josianne Cutajar about the importance of the Digital Green Certificates and other travel measures in view of the upcoming summer season, the EU Transport and Tourism Committee, and the current key topics debated at EU level of interest to the HORECA sector.

The online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
The tourism, travel, and hospitality online talk show, MHRA REPORTS interviewed Mr Albert Frendo, Chief Business Banking Officer, Bank of Valletta (BOV

Mr Andrew Agius Muscat, engaged with with Mr Frendo on how did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the hospitality sector? Is it time to invest, consolidate or divest and how will credit terms will be managed in the face of a pandemic which is still not yet over?
What are the main tasks of the Malta Business Bureau, the vision of the new presidency in the midst of a pandemic, and how could our businesses’ contribute towards the future of Europe?

MHRA REPORTS, the online talk show hosted by Mr Andrew Agius Muscat interviewed, Ms Alison Mizzi President and Mr Simon De Cesare Vice President of the Malta Business Bureau (MBB).

MHRA REPORTS is brought ot you by Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association, in collaboration with Deloitte, BOV and Mediterranean.Observer
MHRA REPORTS host Andrew Agius Muscat interviews Raphael Aloisio Leader Financial Advisory from Deloitte Malta and Albert Frendo Chief Business Banking Officer from Bank of Valletta with specific reference to the MHRA BOV Deloitte Q1 & Q2 2021 hospitality performance report published by Deloitte Malta.

This online talk show is brought to you by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA), with the support of Bank of Valletta, Deloitte Malta, and the Mediterranean.Observer.
Legal Aspects Associated with a Tourist Port
• The regulatory framework
• The Nautical Code as a reference – International Maritime Law & National nautical codes
• The maritime state concessions regime
• Environmental protection legislation
• Compendium of sources to consult for continuous updating.