Mitsis Hotels Group has Responsible Tourism as Highest Priority

Aspiring to act as a role model for sustainable tourism development in Greece, Mitsis Hotels Group recently presented its fourth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report for the year 2022.

“The year 2022 presented us with both challenges and opportunities, yet our steadfast commitment to sustainable growth has consistently remained at the forefront of our operations,” said Mitsis Group Managing Director Stavros Mitsis.

Designed in accordance with its rebranded corporate identity, the Report presents MITSIS’ holistic CSR programme ‘A story of change’. The programme is built upon 5 core thematic pillars, each consisting of sustainability KPIs, practices, initiatives, and policies that embody the Group’s values and aspirations to foster a positive impact in all aspects of its operations.

Mitsis Group’s dedication to sustainable tourism is reflected in the programme’s 5 comprehensive pillars:

• Committed to our surroundings: Mitsis continuously supports and empowers the local communities of it 5 destinations: Athens, Crete, Kamena Vourla, Kos and Rhodes.
• Enchanted with our Greek history: Mitsis revives and promotes Greek tradition, support local arts and cultural festivals, and showcases local gastronomy.
• Enriched by everyone: Mitsis provides employee care, adapts to special needs, and integrates diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.
• Amazed with new opportunities: Mitsis leads technological innovation, encourages the professional development of its 5,000 employees, and showcases local talent.
• Concerned about the planet: Mitsis minimises the environmental footprint of its 21 hotels, protects the biodiversity of its destinations, and fosters green partnerships.

Mitsis’ ESG key performance indicators encompass a wide range of criteria, including, among others, environmental targets in energy consumption, water consumption, LPG consumption, waste production, as well as local recruitment, women in leadership positions, employee retention, and the conversion of interns into full-time positions.

“I am immensely proud of the progress we have made over the years, embracing the principles of sustainable tourism, and prioritising the well-being of our guests, employees, communities, and the environment,” said the group’s managing director.

“Our CSR Report 2022 serves as a testament to our unwavering devotion to generating positive impacts and shaping a brighter future for all.”

For its continued sustainability efforts and responsible hotel operations, Mitsis is recognised with several distinctions, including Bike Friendly, Blue Flag, Green Key, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, Travelife Gold Certification, as well as the inclusion of the Group among the ‘Most Sustainable Companies in Greece’ by the QualityNet Foundation.

Greece’s largest privately-owned hotel chain, Mitsis has been a tourism pioneer for over 45 years. The group boasts 21 city, beach and resort hotels of 4- and 5-star and 12 Spa and thalassotherapy centres in its portfolio in Athens, Crete, Kamena Vourla, Kos and Rhodes.

Mitsis Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2022 here.