horeca

October 24, 2026

Towards A More Circular HORECA Sector

Today’s customers are looking beyond the meal, the room, the coffee, or the service itself. More than ever, they want to know where products come from, how resources are used, how waste is managed, and whether businesses are genuinely trying to operate in a more responsible way.
October 17, 2026

Wine’s Quiet Crisis: Why Consumption is Falling.

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

Quality Tourism: The Next Phase of Malta’s Success

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

Al Fresco Dining: A Vital Part of Malta’s Catering Sector

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

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 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 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.
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.
August 12, 2026

Susumaniello: The Renaissance of Puglia’s Forgotten Grape

There are grape varieties that make wine. And then there are grape varieties that tell stories. Susumaniello belongs to the second category.