Articles

October 14, 2026

Coffee to Experience

Are we sure the traditional bar model cannot be innovated and improved? And what if the key element to focus on were the barista?
October 14, 2026

Service Charge Debate Returns to the Table

The debate around ‘service charge’ and voluntary tipping is back on Malta's restaurant tables, and it comes down to balancing customer rights with the realities of a service-led industry.
October 12, 2026

The Drive to Keep Raising The Bar

For Claire Xuereb, AX Group's Director of Hospitality and Care, success was never about opening another hotel but about spotting a gap the market hadn't filled and building something with a reason to exist. Words by Stephen Gauci.
October 9, 2026

Food on the Edge 2026: Bringing The Global Food Conversation to Our Shores

This October, Malta will become the meeting point for some of the most influential voices in the international food and hospitality community as Food on the Edge comes to Valletta on 19 and 20 October 2026.
October 8, 2026

Welcoming LGBTQ+ Travellers: Opportunities for Malta’s Hospitality Industry

Every September, Malta celebrates LGBTQ+ Month, highlighting inclusion, visibility and the country’s continued commitment to equality. Malta’s strong international reputation as an LGBTQ+-friendly destination also presents important opportunities for the local hospitality and tourism industry.
October 7, 2026

25 Editions On: The Story Behind HORECA Magazine

Twenty-five editions ago, HORECA Magazine began as an idea sketched out by Ryan Galea, who had worked and understood both sides of Malta's hospitality industry from the operators who run it to the media world that could give it a voice.
October 5, 2026

Malta Beyond Sightseeing: Pride, Gastronomy & the Visitor Experience

Tourism is increasingly shaped by experiences that allow visitors to connect more deeply with a destination and its locals.
October 5, 2026

Malta Hosting the WTTC Global Summit

Malta is preparing to welcome more than 200 of the world's leading tourism industry figures, spanning hospitality, aviation, cruise, travel technology and destination investment, for the 26th edition of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit, which will take place at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta from 7 to 9 October 2026.
October 2, 2026

The Night Valletta Opens its Doors

For one night in October, Malta’s capital becomes a vast, open-air cultural venue, offering visitors a rather different way to discover the city.
August 13, 2026

As Easy As BTG

Wine by-the-glass (BTG) is often treated as a practical necessity, a convenience for guests who do not wish to commit to a full bottle.