Nearly Half of Greeks Cannot Afford a Summer Holiday This Year, Poll Shows

Nearly half of Greeks will not take a summer vacation this year because of the cost, with soaring accommodation prices cited as the primary barrier, according to a national poll released by Alco research firm. The survey, broadcast on Alpha TV, found that 47 percent of respondents cannot afford a summer holiday — a four percentage point rise from last year — while the share planning a vacation has fallen to 44 percent from 49 percent previously. Among those forgoing travel, 76 percent blamed ...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA