October 17, 2026
Wine has long enjoyed a reputation as the most culturally rich and intellectually rewarding of alcoholic beverages. However, today, it faces an uncomfortable reality, fewer people are drinking it, and those who are, are drinking less.
October 17, 2026
Malta’s tourism industry has every reason to be proud of what it has achieved. Over the past decades, tourism has become one of the principal pillars of our economy, creating thousands of jobs, encouraging investment and showcasing our islands to millions of visitors from around the world.
October 17, 2026
The Association of Catering Establishments (ACE) welcomes the growing discussion around outdoor and al fresco dining, and the recognition that it has become a defining part of Malta's tourism and catering offering.
October 14, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tourism is increasingly shaped by experiences that allow visitors to connect more deeply with a destination and its locals.