Tourism work being shunned

The main disincentives to employment in Greek hotels are seasonality and the often adverse working conditions. But they are not the only ones: Bonus policy and undeclared work combined with major changes taking place in the mentality of workers, especially in the younger generations, also contribute to the creation of a large shortage of workers in tourism. Of course, the level of wages is also an issue.

The problem is so great that two weeks ago a regulation was passed that allows for the import of workers from abroad in order to cover the large gaps that are expected again this year. This in a country where unemployment remains at 10%. Now, new research shows that the magnitude of the problem is larger than originally estimated.

Here are 10 main causes of the phenomenon, according to the research that has been carried out and the testimonies of hoteliers and...