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Malta’s tourism accommodation regulations: Guidelines for licensing and operation

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07 November 2024

Malta’s tourism accommodation regulations: Guidelines for licensing and operation

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The Tourism Accommodation Establishments Regulations set comprehensive guidelines for the classification, licensing, and operation of various accommodation types in Malta.

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Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government of Malta

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Geographical descriptors

Malta

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Short-term rentals

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

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The Tourism Accommodation Establishments Regulations, published by the Ministry for Justice, Culture and Local Government of Malta on October 16, 2012, provides comprehensive guidelines for the classification, licensing, and operation of tourism accommodation establishments in Malta, including hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and self-catering units. It outlines specific requirements for different types of accommodations, such as eco-certification, quality standards, and special labels for agro-tourism and heritage properties. The regulations also detail the process for obtaining necessary licenses and compliance certificates from the Malta Tourism Authority.

#Eco-friendly accommodations #Agro tourism #Sustainable destinations

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