http://www.krakow.pl pl-pl Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:14:59 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/282264,251,komunikat,workshop__poland__more_than_you_expected__for_association_representatives_in_brussels.html 282264 On April 18, 2024, at The Hoxton Brussels Hotel, the International Office of the Polish Tourism Organisation (ZOPOT) in Brussels, along with the Poland Convention Bureau, organized a workshop titled "Poland. More Than You Expected" for 20 representatives of international associations, congress organizers, and leading media outlets focusing on association meetings. ]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:09:16 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/282234,251,komunikat,tourism_has_its_say__a_recap_of_the_krakow_tourism_forum.html 282234 At the initiative of the Department of Tourism of the Krakow City Office, on 11 April the Bunkier Sztuki Gallery of Contemporary Art  held one of the most important recurring events of the Krakow tourism industry – the Tourism Forum. The meeting served as a platform to recognize persons and institutions that have contributed to tourism in Krakow, and to hold discussions on the condition and prospects for the development of tourism in Poland and worldwide, including an issue that is now of utmost importance – sustainable development.     ]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:14:32 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/281891,251,komunikat,poland_events_impact_2023_-_success_of_the_meetings_and_events_industry_in_poland.html 281891 The meetings and events industry plays a crucial role in the Polish economy, as confirmed by the latest results of the "Poland Events Impact 2023 - Economic Impact of the Meetings Industry on the Polish Economy" report. The report, summarizing comprehensive research on the economic significance of meetings and events organized in Poland, reveals the significant contribution of this industry to job creation, generating gross value added, and increasing the country's GDP. ]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:38:46 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/281487,251,komunikat,it_is_now_known_who_the_new_polish_congress_ambassadors_will_be.html 281487 On 21 March this year, an award ceremony was held for people in the world of science, economy and business who played a role in attracting international congresses to Poland. The ceremony was held at the Polish Congress Ambassadors Gala in Katowice. Five people associated with the Krakow Convention Bureau were among those receiving awards. ]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:24:06 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/281352,251,komunikat,what_the_year_2024_has_in_store_for_the_krakow_tourism_alliance.html 281352 This is the first time that the Kraków Tourism Alliance has held its extraordinary annual meeting with its new members. It was the very first opportunity this year to find out what the Association has planned for the coming months and see their new visual identifier. The budget for the coming months was also approved during that meeting.   ]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:59:59 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/280975,251,komunikat,krakow_convention_bureau_with_new_brand_positioning_and_communication_strategy.html 280975 Krakow Convention Bureau (KCB) is embarking on a new journey with a fresh brand positioning and communication strategy: "Know-How, City, Business." This narrative aims to establish Krakow as the preferred destination for international events, congresses, and conferences by highlighting its robust MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) competencies and extensive conference infrastructure. The objective is to tailor the tone to meet the demands of contemporary event organizers who seek added value in what the city has to offer, even "after hours." ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:45:21 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news/280968,2357,komunikat,cycling_to_work__home__bike__work___and_repeat.html 280969 The 8th edition of the cycling campaign "Cycling to work, i.e. home, bike, work...and repeat" was launched on 1 March. The Krakow Convention Bureau and the Department of Tourism are taking part! ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:24:21 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/280966,251,komunikat,krakow_ranks_high_once_again_.html 280966 Krakow came fourth in the prestigious European Cities and Regions of the Future ranking prepared by the Financial Times Group-owned fDi Intelligence magazine. ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:04:18 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/280961,251,komunikat,new_pan-european_short-term_lease_regulations_getting_closer___.html 280961 On 29 February 2024, the European Parliament passed a regulation “concerning the sharing and collection of data for short-term accommodation rental services.”The regulation, passed by the European Parliament, clears the way for Member States to prepare domestic regulations. This is an important and much-anticipated event on the European scale. ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:47:53 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news/280834,2357,komunikat,drink_tap_water_in_krakow.html 280842 The water in Krakow’s taps is commonly available, environmentally friendly, and much cheaper than bottled water. And most importantly, it is of high quality and is continuously monitored. ]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:47:44 +0100