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The paper studied the phenomenon of energy poverty in the Municipality of Agrafa, a mountainous region of Greece, aiming to enhance knowledge on the phenomenon within mountainous areas. For this purpose, a primary survey was undertaken, and various objective and subjective indicators were monitored. It was found that 62.4% of households in Agrafa are classified as energy poor according to the 10% index based on actual energy costs, while the percentage escalates to 91.3% based on required costs. Also, the compression of energy needs emerges as a significant side of the problem. The subjective indicators highlight supplementary behavioural aspects of the phenomenon. A set of statistical tests was applied, i.e. cluster analysis, Chi-square tests of independence and regression analysis, enriching the outcomes of the research. Finally, the directions of energy policy are evaluated, highlighting the need for targeted research and policy measures adapted to mountainous areas.

This study aims to identify the career paths of general managers (GMs) of five-star hotels in Dubai through 20 face-to-face interviews. GMs see themselves as leaders and role models for their staff. Most participants have spent their careers working in the hospitality industry in operational departments and various locations around the world. The most important competencies to possess include strategic management, revenue management, and effective communication. The biggest challenges faced by GMs were missed opportunities and lack of support. Dubai-specific challenges related to the oversupply of hotel rooms, high expectations of owners and customers, and difficulties in talent acquisition and retention. In the future, GMs are expected to use and employ more technologies to tackle these issues and to stand out in the luxury hotel sector.