A 2025 European Accommodation Barometer report reveals that 47% of European hoteliers struggle to hire and retain skilled workers. Independent hotels plan to hire 2.72 employees, while chain hotels expect 5.85. Greece and Spain show the highest hiring intentions, while Germany and Austria are more cautious. Low-skilled roles are easier to fill, but managerial positions face significant challenges. A skills gap affects small accommodations, with high salary expectations and work-life balance issues being major hiring obstacles, especially in Italy and Nordic countries. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)