MITSIS HOTELS was distinguished for its responsible operation among the “31 Most Sustainable Companies in Greece” for 2022, in the ceremony held on February 7th by the QualityNet Foundation.
The Group’s new holistic CSR programme entitled ‘A story of change’ includes a variety of actions to address key contemporary industry challenges, contributing 5% of its annual net profit to social actions.
The Group’s dedication is reflected in the programme’s 5 pillars:
- Committed to our surroundings: Strengthening of its local communities and ongoing support of volunteering and social activities.
- Enchanted with our Greek history: Revival and promotion of Greek tradition.
- Enriched by everyone: Enhancement of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), continuous development of its 3,500 employees.
- Amazed with new opportunities: Implementation of technological innovations, support of scientific conferences and sponsorship of local talents.
- Concerned about the planet: Minimisation of the environmental footprint of its 17 hotels and protection of biodiversity in its 5 destinations.
Mitsis Hotels stood out as the sole hotel company to be included in the distinction. The evaluation committees of the QualityNet Foundation took into consideration the Group’s business impact according to environmental, social and governance ‘ESG’ criteria, the initiatives implemented, the development of stakeholder engagement and the disclosure and verification of non-financial performance measures.
The top companies of the most significant sectors of the Greek economy were also awarded at the ceremony, including: ALUMIL, BAYER, ELVAR HALCOR, ENEL GREEN POWER, ENERGEAN, EUROBANK, EUROPEAN RELIANCE, GENESIS PHARMA, HELLAS GOLD, HELLENIC PETROLEUM, HERACLES GROUP OF COMPANIES, HYGEIA, IMERYS, INTERAMERICAN, LAMDA DEVELOPMENT, LIDL HELLAS, MAILLIS METAL SOLUTIONS, ΜΕΓΑ, MOTOR OIL, MSD, MYTILINEOS, NESTLÉ, ΟΤΕ, OFET, PIRAEUS PORT AUTHORITIY, POLYECO, QUEST GROUP, TITAN, TOYOTA HELLAS, WIND.
“Committed to our goal of responsible hospitality, we provide high-quality services in an ethical and transparent manner in all our operations. We are steadily improving our environmental performance, investing in digital transformation and recognising that our progress is inextricably linked with the prosperity of the local communities in our destinations. Sustainability is a key criterion for our competitiveness and we aspire to stand out as a role model for the sustainable tourism development of the country” stated Stavros Mitsis, Managing Director of the Group.
The Group’s distinction is added to numerous awards from national and international organisations, including Blue Flag, Green Key, ISO and Travelife Gold Certification. Lastly, the Group publishes its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report that contains the sum of the company’s social contribution and environmental practices.
Mitsis Hotels Group
As Greece’s largest privately-owned hotel chain, Mitsis Hotels has been a tourism pioneer for over 45 years now, making its own mark on Greece’s tourist industry, driven by a customer–centered philosophy and the promise of an unparalleled holiday experience. With 17 city, beach and resort hotels of 4* and 5* and 11 Spa and thalassotherapy centers in our portfolio in Athens, Crete, Kamena Vourla, Kos and Rhodes, we aspire to stand out as the preferred portfolio of hotels & resorts in Greece offering excellent service, great locations, impeccable facilities, sophisticated dining and a broad spectrum of options for our clientele. We bring to life enriching experiences for our guests, making the most of our unparalleled family touch and genuine Greek essence, always seeking to be flexible and adaptable to individual customer needs and the mindset of new generations. Transforming each visitor into a special guest is the key to our success. For its remarkable performance, Mitsis Hotels has been awarded several prizes by local and international tour operators and travel organisations in recognition of the high quality of the services provided, its contribution to upgrading local tourism and its respect for the environment.
QualityNet Foundation
QualityNet Foundation is a non-for-profit organization with the goal to develop and promote sustainable development in Greece. Since 1997, QualityNet Foundation has been active in pursuing its goals through dialogue and networking with the participation of stakeholders from different professional backgrounds of the Greek society. QualityNet Foundation, as an open network on issues of sustainable development, responsible business and social responsibility, is in contact and consultation with many organizations in Greece including 150 institutions, 1,280 businesses, 450 civil society organizations, 250 local authorities, 4,500 schools and 63,000 active citizens.
