The Malta Hotels & Restaurants Association continues to put its message across via its dynamic web portal, together with IT associates Hospitality Web Systems.
Established in 1958, the MHRA is the leading association representing the interest of operators of accommodation and catering establishments in the Maltese Islands. The association’s main aim is to lobby for a sustainable tourism sector and thus keeps close contact with government departments, ministries and other stakeholders, highlighting various issues that have or can impact on Malta’s tourism.
The ongoing improvement of the sector is vital for the Maltese economy and MHRA is committed to ensuring that no effort is spared to strive for improvement of the sector. Members of this association can tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and assistance on a variety of issues for their benefit and success.
The MHRA website has proved to be a very useful tool for members and visitors alike since its launch. Developed and designed by the specialised team at Hospitality Web Systems, the web portal has a cutting edge design, clearly relaying the message of sheer determination to achieve by the association. It is user friendly and informative with access to information on various entities in the tourism sector.
The recently revamped web portal features all the benefits and downloadable forms to become a member with an exclusive section accessible to members only. The easy-to-use content management system integrated by HWS Ltd, gives MHRA the flexibility to manage all content thus keeping the site up to date.
The homepage, now with more easily accessible online facilities, has three main sections: ‘MHRA News’, which highlights the various initiatives and issues that MHRA has addressed during specific periods; ‘Press Releases’ featuring the latest three press releases issued by the MHRA, and the ‘MHRA Diary’ giving the various appointments MHRA has scheduled.
An interactive Location Map has also been integrated, together with a printable version that has full contact details in order to locate the offices of MHRA easily.
The ‘Our Members’ section features all MHRA members grouped according to the specific categories of accommodation and other establishments ranging from five-star hotels to guest houses and hostels, and beverage establishments from first class restaurants to third class snack bars, and cafes. Full contact details and images of each establishment can also been found.
During the launch, George Schembri, CEO of the MHRA, congratulated Frankie Spiteri, managing director of Hospitality Web Systems, for his team’s professionalism, efficiency and continuous support throughout the years, adding that “E-commerce is a vital tool to be able to maintain competitiveness in the hospitality industry. If used wisely and consistently it is a cost saving measure and revenue generator, an investment for all operators’ long-term future.”