Horeca Editor

April 12, 2021

5 Steps to Enhancing Hotel Housekeeping & Guest Satisfaction in a Downturn

  For hoteliers, the well-being and health of guests and staff are of the utmost importance. In the wake of COVID-19 and rising hygienic concerns, what additional precautionary measures should hotels take to protect the health integrity of its environment?   Step 1: Assess your Current Plan of Action and Cleaning Regimen Hospitality professionals pride themselves on high attention to detail. Proactively ensuring proper sanitation throughout the property to prevent the spread of concerning germs and viruses is no exception. Thorough planning and execution across all departments will not only maximize efficiency, but will ensure a united, connected culture during […]
April 9, 2021

MTA Welcomes Launch of the Second Edition of the Malta Michelin Guide

    Added: 9 April 2021   Today Michelin launched the second Malta Michelin Guide, announcing the list of restaurants that made it in this year’s edition. The new Michelin Guide recognises the outstanding restaurants, breadth of cuisine styles and culinary skills found in Malta, Gozo and Comino. Established in the late 19th century, Michelin has maintained its benchmark of international food for more than 120 years, recognising some of the greatest restaurants in the world.   Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta is establishing itself as a gastronomic destination which serves up a wide range of dishes […]
April 6, 2021

Medical Association calls for Tourism safety precautions

    Added: 6 April 2021   The Medical Association of Malta (MAM) has today issued a statement saying the current practice of “free for all” boarding on commercial flights with random swabbing on arrival is insufficient and presents significant risks as positive individuals not only can board the aircraft without a test, but may spread the virus to other passengers at airports and especially on board the aircraft.   The current practice of “board now – check later” presents very significant risk to public health and tourism once the number of flights increases, the association said.   Prior swab […]
April 5, 2021

WTTC reveals US$4.5 trillion in lost revenue in 2020 in Travel & Tourism sectors due to COVID-19

  WTTC reveals global Travel & Tourism sector suffered a loss of almost US$4.5 trillion in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19   Released: 25 March 2021   Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to GDP plunged a staggering 49.1% in 2020 Job retention schemes look to have saved millions of jobs – but the threat remains Swift action could see lost jobs and GDP contribution return by 2022    The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals the full devastating impact of COVID-19 had on the global Travel & Tourism sector last year, which […]
April 2, 2021

Reaction to Government’s Tourism Recovery Plan

  Reaction of the Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association (MHRA)   The Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) is satisfied with the ‘Tourism Recovery Plan’ as announced by the Hon Clayton Bartolo, Minister of Tourism and Consumer Protection following extensive consultation with our members.   MHRA President Tony Zahra states that, “This has been a catastrophic year for everyone in our industry, but we do believe that tourism can, and will, recover from this pandemic. Recent news about the results being marked from restrictive public measures and efforts to inoculate Malta’s population to control the spread of COVID-19 cases is […]
March 30, 2021

Launch of Malta’s Tourism Recovery Plan

    The Minister for Tourism and Consumer Protection Clayton Bartolo has launched Malta’s Tourism Recovery Plan through which a number of action points will be put in place in the coming weeks and months as Malta starts preparing for the gradual opening of the tourism sector from the beginning of June.   The tourism recovery plan for the local industry involves a funding injection of around € 20 million to help recuperate “the sector hit most by the Covid-19 pandemic” and help those struggling in the tourism industry.   Minister Bartolo announced a number of schemes will be launched […]
January 21, 2021

Forever Supporting Local Restaurants

Lisa Grech, Managing Director of The Definitive(ly) Good Guide, explains how twenty years of success were shaken to the core and survived.
November 4, 2020

Restaurant Review: Root 81

Dining out during a pandemic might not be one of the most enticing events, however the Horeca editorial team gladly accepted the invitation to dine at Root 81 and experience the launch of the restaurant’s new menu.
April 22, 2020

Threesixo Digital Solutions

A fresh approach to quality management and strategy for modern and dynamic businesses that want to achieve sustainable growth. Quality & Strategy must be at the heart of every business in today’s highly competitive and fast-paced environment. These values have to go hand in hand in order to achieve effective and satisfactory results.
April 22, 2020

Outdoor Cooling made Easy

Evaporative cooling is the ‘cooling’ effect or the ‘chill’ you feel when a breeze strikes your skin. The air evaporates the water on your skin, with your body heat providing the energy. By forcing water by means of a high-pressure pump through specially designed misting nozzles, we create a fog of ultrafine water droplets with an average size of less than 10 microns (µ).