ROB DAVIDSON - Senior Lecturer - Business Travel and Tourism, University of Wes tminister, London

As a frequent visitor to Krakow, I have no hesitation in recommending this city as a perfect destination for anyone who is looking for a charming, historic location for their conference or incentive trip. Krakow has a unique combination of all the elements that meetings and incentive planners look for: a delightful appearance; excellent atmosphere; easy international access from many key European cities; a distinctive heritage and culture; and friendly, professional people who speak English well and have a highly developed sense of service.

Only in Krakow will you find a meetings venue as beautiful as the Jagiellonian University; and only in Krakow will you find such a wide choice of fine hotels with outstanding meetings facilities, including my two personal favourites - the Radisson SAS Hotel and the enchanting Hotel Copernicus. I am very excited to hear that Krakow will soon have a new purpose-built convention centre: wonderful news!

TOM HULTON - Director of International Relations for IMEX Worldwide Exhibition in Frankfurt

I attended a conference in Krakow last April and having done many site inspections in different cities around the world over many years with ICCA,( the International Congress and Convention Association) as their CEO, I was enormously impressed with Krakow as a possible venue for conferences. It was the appeal of the city and its wonderful historical attractions that struck me including one of the most memorable evenings that I have ever spent when we visited and had a dinner at the Salt Mines.

But almost more importantly was the enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism of the people involved from the hotel to the Convention Bureau. All were totally aware of the importance of the conference and did everything possible to make it a huge success - which it certainly was.

I would be totally confident that any international meeting held in Krakow would be a success and be a memorable experience for the participants.

I wish Krakow every success in the future.