ESPA Consulting for
Tourist Accommodation
Owners
HOSPERA provides specialized support for tourist accommodations and hospitality businesses seeking access to funding opportunities through programs like ESPA (NSRF). Our goal is to help you leverage available subsidies to strengthen and grow your business in a competitive landscape.
Consulting and project monitoring are handled directly by the HOSPERA team, while the preparation of application files, official submission, and implementation are carried out by a trusted external partner with proven expertise in funding programs.
In "The New Hospitality Era", accessing financial support is not a luxury - it’s a strategic move. HOSPERA is here to guide you every step of the way, with integrity and a focus on results.
Funding opportunities through programs
Exoikonomo - Epichiro Program
Submission of Investment Plan Proposals
Apply for funding under the "Exoikonomo - Epichiro" program to implement energy efficiency upgrades for buildings and non-building facilities, as well as to replace energy-intensive equipment in your business.
Program Budget
The maximum subsidized budget (public funding & private participation, excluding VAT) per eligible investment proposal is:
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€500,000 for businesses in the Tourism sector
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€250,000 for businesses in the Retail and Service sectors
Subsidy Percentage
For energy efficiency measures excluding building upgrades, the funding rate ranges from 30% to 50%, depending on business size.
For energy efficiency measures in buildings, the funding rate ranges from 40% to 65%, depending on business size.
Eligible Expenses
The grant covers costs related to:
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Building envelope energy efficiency upgrades and lighting system improvements
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Energy-saving interventions in heating, cooling, ventilation, and hot water systems
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Installation of solar thermal systems
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Replacement of energy-intensive equipment
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Implementation of load balancing systems
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Installation of automation, control, and energy management systems
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, your business must:
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Operate within Greece
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Submit only one investment proposal per VAT number
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Not be classified as a financially distressed business
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Have no pending state aid recovery obligations at the time of application (Deggendorf principle)
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Ensure that the requested funding does not overlap with previously funded programs from national or EU resources
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Commit to accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, where necessary
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Have ownership, lease, or legal usufruct of the property for a period sufficient to account for the investment’s depreciation