Mediterranean Tourism Foundation
Budget
€761,673
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
3
2 FTE
EU Grants
€15,080
Mission & Goals
The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) was established by the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) in Malta on 28th November 2013. The Statutes of the Secretariat was formally adopted on 4th December 2015 by the Administrative Council of the MTF. The MTF is a non profit, non-governmental organisation aiming at increasing the potential for sustainable tourism growth across the Mediterranean region. The vision of MTF is inspired by the shared will of both public and private tourism sector stakeholders to revitalise efforts to transform the Mediterranean into an area of peace, cooperation and prosperity by investing and promoting sustainable tourism growth across the region. Indeed, the MTF Secretariat is contributing to reinforcing co- ownership of new Mediterranean relations in areas related to tourism through concrete regional cooperation projects In recognition and in furtherance of the envisaged precepts the mission of MTF is to: Promote and encourage t (...)
EU Legislative Interests
The most important policies related to the European Common Market. The digital transition in travel and tourism industry, especially in coastal and maritime tourism and sustainability in tourism. Concerning the EU legislation the following legislative proposals are in focus for the Foundation: 1. The DMA and DSA act (the digital services act package) 2. The short time rental proposal of the European Commission 3. Policy related, the most important is the Tourism Pathway document where the Foundation cooperates with the European Commission on several parts of the document especially in digitalisation. 4. Farm to fork Strategy - how to link tourism policies to the local and regional agriculture. 5. Cultural heritage - how to preserve and re-think the cultural heritage in the countries of Mediterranean sea.
Communication Activities
- The representatives of the Foundation are invited speakers at policy-focused events on tourism, cultural cooperation and initiatives concerning the Mediterranean Sea and its regions, reflecting priorities set at the European level. - Tourism Forum event is organised every year in Malta to gather EU stakeholders and experts discussion on sustainable and digital change in tourism. - Regular newsletter and information campaigns, trainings to Maltese hotel association members, stakeholders and employees on the latest information on tourism. - Dedicated website for the Mediterranean region, news and updates on EU activities in the Mediterranean region. https://www.medtourismfoundation.com
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
UNWTO - https://www.unwto.org/affiliate-member-organization/419242 Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association (MHRA) - https://mhra.org.mt
Organisation Members
Union for Mediterranean - https://ufmsecretariat.org/ufm-mediterranean-tourism-foundation-join-forces-promote-euro-mediterranean-cooperation-tourism/ FIJET - Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Ecrivains du Tourisme - https://www.fijet.net/detail_news.php?langue=en&id_table=276&titre=A_big_FIJET_delegation_in_the_6th_Mediterranean_Tourism_Foundation_Forum&deb=0 Other partners organisations - click here - https://www.medtourismfoundation.com/our-partners/ Capital European Affairs (CEA) - https://capitalaffairs.eu/our-partners/
Additional Information
Kindly note that our main office is in Malta and the budget is based on the most recent closed financial year, which is 2024, since the financial year 2025 is currently being audited. The 2024 financial year reflected normal operational activity, with no particular issues to report. The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) operates with a business model whereby most of its activities are subcontracted on a project-by-project basis to third-party organizations. This ensures optimal expertise and allows the Foundation to keep its cost structure flexible by turning potential fixed costs into variable costs. In line with its mission, MTF continues to work closely with the Malta Hotels and Restaurants Association in organizing the Mediterranean Tourism Forum, which remains one of its flagship activities, and with the Malta Business Bureau (MBB) on initiatives related to EU and sustainability matters. Other projects are also managed in collaboration with partner organizations across the region. This operating model has proven efficient and sustainable for a non-profit, non-governmental organization such as MTF, enabling it to maximize impact while supporting sustainable tourism growth across the Mediterranean region.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.