Job Expectations and Lack of Skills Hold Back Hotel Hiring

High salary expectations and a perceived lack of work-life balance are two leading challenges European accommodations face when trying to hire qualified candidates. This perception is largely shared across different countries, although country variations do exist: in France, long commutes is the top challenge, while in Spain unsuitable work-life balance is a leading issue.

This exerpt and infographic have been adapted from the 2025 European Accommodation Barometer. The report will be released along with the July 2025 issue of Statista and Booking.com's Travel & Tourism Insights Newsletter.

This exerpt and infographic have been adapted from the 2025 European Accommodation Barometer. You can downlod the full report here.