According to the Finnish Association of Rural Tourism Entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs are hoping for a price cap on energy costs and state support as soon as possible.
Continuing cost increases are undermining the service level and profitability of rural tourism, says the Federation of Agricultural and Forestry Producers (MTK).
The main reason for the sharp fall in profitability is the rise in electricity prices. This is the result of a survey commissioned by the Finnish Rural Tourism Entrepreneurs’ Association to its members.
According to the association, entrepreneurs want a price cap on energy costs and state support as soon as possible.
MTK says that tourism business operations are also hampered by rising fuel prices, rising prices of food, labor shortages and the lack of Russian tourists.
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