Kraków Convention Bureau

23/12/2024

Dear Partners and Friends from the meetings and events industry,
On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas, we wish you a moment of respite, the warmth of family gatherings and joy. May the New Year bring many inspiring projects, successful events and fruitful cooperation.

Thank you for creating Krakow as a unique place on the map of meetings and conferences with us. We look forward to working together in 2025!

Merry Christmas and much success in the New Year! 🎅🎉

Krakow Convention Bureau Team

19/12/2024

Here are 5 boutique hotels in Krakow Old Town, each offering a unique blend of luxury, history, and modern comforts:

Hotel Stary⭐
Nestled in a restored Romanesque townhouse near the Main Square, this five-star gem combines historic charm, including frescoes and 18th-century paintings, with modern amenities. The grotto-like spa with a brick-arched pool is a standout feature, alongside luxurious rooms and indulgent extras. 🍽️ The 3 Rybki restaurant offers contemporary Polish cuisine, and the hotel has earned a Michelin Key recommendation for its world-class service. 🏰

H15 Luxury Palace
Set in the historic Lubomirski Palace, this five-star hotel merges Renaissance elegance with modern luxury. Just 200 meters from the Main Square, it boasts unique rooms, a Michelin-recommended restaurant (Artesee), and a luxurious spa. 🏊‍♂️ The interiors mix restored architectural details with contemporary touches, offering timeless sophistication. 🌟

Balthazar Design Hotel
A short walk from Wawel Castle, this hotel combines historic charm with sleek modern design. Guests love the Michelin-starred Fiorentina Restaurant and appreciate the chic rooms, lush garden, and personalized concierge services. 🍷 It’s perfect for design lovers seeking an elegant, contemporary stay in the heart of Krakow. 💎

Queen Boutique Hotel
Ideally located between the Old Town and Kazimierz, this intimate hotel offers a sophisticated atmosphere with romantic rooms, heated bathroom floors, and modern amenities. 🛁 The Michelin-starred Amarylis Restaurant serves exquisite seasonal dishes. 🥂 A cozy spa and Finnish sauna provide relaxation after a day of exploring Krakow. 🌿

The Bonerowski Palace Boutique Hotel 🏰
Located in a restored medieval palace on the Main Market Square, this elegant hotel features antique furnishings, marble bathrooms, and a fine dining steakhouse. 🍽️ The longest chandelier in Europe and nightly Chopin piano concerts add a touch of grandeur. While small, the spa offers saunas and massage services, perfect for unwinding. 🎶

Kraków has more than 500 hotel facilities (hotels, motels, guesthouses) providing guests with more than 57,000 beds. From luxurious to charming boutique hotels, Krakow has everything you need to ensure a comfortable stay for your guests. With a variety of accommodation options and quality services, hotels in Krakow are ready to meet even the highest expectations. 🌟

17/12/2024

📢 Hej, Krakowska Branżo Spotkań!
Wspólnie z Wami tworzymy raport „Branża spotkań w Krakowie 2024”. Wasze dane liczbowe są bezcenne, bo dzięki Wam zamierzamy pokazać, jak wyglądał nasz sektor w tym roku. 🏙️

Wypełnienie ankiety zajmie dosłownie chwilę ⏳, a dzięki Wam będziemy mogli jeszcze lepiej promować Kraków jako topową destynację spotkań!

Nie ma co czekać – ankietę prosimy przesyłać do 10 stycznia 2025! Więcej info i link w komentarzu pod tym postem.

10/12/2024

🌿 In our latest interview, we chat with Karolina Jakubiczka-Costanzo, Marketing Manager at Plantonia Aparthotel and Stradonia Serviced Apartments - two companies championing sustainable development in the hotel industry. 🌎✨

Karolina shares insights on how these brands incorporate an eco-friendly philosophy 🌱, the challenges they encounter on the road to certification, and how sustainability is becoming a key factor in guests' decision-making.

👉 Link in the comments! 💬

05/12/2024

Zostań Ambasadorem Kongresów w Krakowie!

Jeśli planujesz aktywnie wspierać rozwój miasta dołącz do programu „Bądź Ambasadorem Kongresów w Krakowie” i przyczyń się do przyciągania prestiżowych wydarzeń naukowych, biznesowych i kulturalnych do stolicy Małopolski.

Kim jest Ambasador / Ambasadorka Kongresów?

To osoba, której działalność zawodowa lub naukowa daje możliwość inicjowania i sprowadzania międzynarodowych wydarzeń do Krakowa. W roli Ambasadora sprawdzi się każdy, kto dostrzega ogromny potencjał miasta jako miejsca spotkań ekspertów z całego świata.

Zapraszamy na wyjątkowe wydarzenie inaugurujące program, które odbędzie się w niezwykłej przestrzeni Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha.

Spotkanie organizowane jest we współpracy SKKP Stowarzyszenie Konferencje i Kongresy w Polsce z Kraków Convention Bureau. Projekt współfinansowany ze środków Miasta Krakowa.

Data: 9 grudnia 2024 r.

Program:
14:45 - 15:00 Rejestracja i spotkanie w lobby
15:00 - 15:45 Autorskie zwiedzanie Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha
15:45 - 15:55 Rozpoczęcie spotkania - Paula Fanderowska, MBA, Prezeska SKKP
15:55 - 16:15 Program Ambasadorów Kongresów - Agnieszka Szymerowska, Sekretarz Kapituły Programu AKP, SKKP
16:15 - 16:35 Potencjał kapitału intelektualnego w Krakowie - przedstawienie wyników badań - dr hab. Krzysztof Borodako, prof. UEK
16:35 - 16:50 Przerwa
16:50 - 17:15 "Neron na TEDexie" (Legacy i Positive Social Impact w przemyśle konferencyjnym) - Stowarzyszenie WIOSNA
17:15 - 17:35 Wsparcie dla organizatorów: Kraków Convention Bureau - Małgorzata Przygórska-Skowron, Kierownik KCB, UMK
17:35 - 17:55 Program LOT International Events - wsparcie dla Organizatorów wydarzeń - Szymon Melerski, PLL LOT
17:55 - 18:00 Podsumowanie i zakończenie spotkania

Muzeum Sztuki i Techniki Japońskiej Manggha

05/12/2024

🌟 Planning your next big event? Let Kraków make it unforgettable! 🌍✨ Here's why this city is a top-tier destination for international congresses and conferences:

👉 State-of-the-Art Venues: With over 200 event spaces accommodating up to 101,000 guests, Kraków’s modern infrastructure is unmatched. This year our largest event venues celebrate their 10th anniversary: ICE Kraków Congress Centre, TAURON Arena Kraków EXPO Kraków New gems like the CKF 13 Centrum Konferencyjne Fabryczna keep the city ahead of the curve. 🏢

🏆 Award-winning excellence: Recognized as a top Business-Friendly City by Forbes and honored with the European Medal, Kraków proves it's a leader in hosting world-class events. 🎖️

🎉 Success in action: Hosting the 61st ICCAWorld Congress was a proud moment for Kraków—earning rave reviews and highlighting the city's expertise in organizing seamless, high-profile gatherings.

✈️ Perfect location: centrally located in Europe with excellent travel connections and the Krakow Airport only 20 mins for the Main Square , Kraków ensures easy access for international attendees. 🌍

🎭 Culture meets business: From historic landmarks to lively entertainment, and large events produced by KBF offers a cultural adventure that your attendees will love after conference hours. 🎶

💡 Pro Tip: Let us help you plan a conference that stands out! With our expertise and local resources, we'll make it a breeze. Let's elevate your events together!

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04/12/2024

📢 Wizyta studentów z Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie w Krakowie w Biurze Kongresów 🌍🎓

Z radością informujemy, że gościliśmy grupę studentów II roku studiów magisterskich na kierunku Biznesowe Wykorzystanie Dziedzictw Kulturowego w Turystyce z Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej. Spotkanie miało na celu zapoznanie studentów z działalnością Biura Kongresów oraz rolą Krakowa w turystyce biznesowej.

Podczas wizyty odbyła się ciekawa dyskusja na temat wyzwań i możliwości, jakie stoją przed miastem w kontekście organizacji wydarzeń biznesowych, kongresów oraz konferencji. Studenci wykazali się ogromnym zaangażowaniem i pomysłowością, doskonale radząc sobie z zadaniami, które na co dzień stanowią część naszej pracy.

Cieszymy się, że mogliśmy podzielić się naszą wiedzą i doświadczeniem z przyszłymi specjalistami w dziedzinie turystyki biznesowej. Jesteśmy pewni, że takie spotkania to doskonała okazja do wzajemnego uczenia się oraz nawiązywania cennych kontaktów zawodowych! 💪

03/12/2024

Last week we wrapped up an amazing two-day fam trip in Kraków for participants of the Meet The Bidder fair. ✨

After starting in Warsaw, the group headed to our beautiful UNESCO World Heritage City 🌍 to experience its charm and discover why it’s the perfect place for international conferences and events.

The trip included a visit to the modern ICE Kraków Congress Centre 🏢, a stop at the unique Stara Zajezdnia Kraków by DeSilva in Kazimierz (with a local beer tasting! 🍻), and a walking tour through Kraków’s iconic Royal Route. Along the way, participants visited landmarks like Zamek Królewski na Wawelu Castle, Main Market Square, and the Czartoryski Museum, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous "Lady with an Ermine".
We also explored top venues like Hyatt Place Krakow and enjoyed a delicious dinner 🍽️ at Trattoria Gusti in the Wyndham Grand Krakow.

This trip was all about showcasing Kraków’s perfect mix of history, culture, and modern conference infrastructure—and it didn’t disappoint!

📩 Thinking about hosting your next event in Kraków? Get in touch with the Kraków Convention Bureau.

02/12/2024

A great movie created by dronujemy.com in one of our Krakow venues TAURON Arena Kraków 🔥

29/11/2024

Zachęcamy do rejestracji! 📝

🎉 Rozpoczynamy rejestrację na Forum Turystyki!

📅 13 grudnia spotkamy się w Sali Obrad Rady Miasta Krakowa im. S. Wyspiańskiego Urzędu Miasta Krakowa.

💬 Forum to doskonała okazja, aby porozmawiać o znaczeniu badań w turystyce i wyzwaniach, jakie stoją przed krakowską branżą turystyczną. 🌍

📍 Swoją wiedzą i doświadczeniem podzielą się:

🌟Agnieszka Kukałowicz – Founder & CEO Qtravel.ai i Qtravel.pl
🌟Marcin Augustyniak – Director of Data Tank, firma Selectivv
🌟Carolina Pietyra - Dyrektor KBF

🎤 Przed nami również ciekawa debata dotycząca danych w turystyce!

📌 W wydarzeniu można wziąć udział stacjonarnie lub online. Rejestracja oraz program tegorocznego Forum Turystyki dostępne są na stronie: https://forumturystyki.bluplatform.io/rejestracja-free/

🤝 Zapraszamy do udziału!

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27/11/2024

Unique Venues in Kraków that can be a perfect location for your next event. In our city, there are over 200 diverse conference facilities, from historical palaces to modern conference centers. Each of these places offers a unique atmosphere guaranteeing unforgettable experiences for participants. ICE Kraków Congress Centre Małopolskie Centrum Nauki Cogiteon Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego w Krakowie EXPO Kraków Teatr w Krakowie - im. Juliusza Słowackiego Stara Zajezdnia Kraków by DeSilva CKF 13 Centrum Konferencyjne FabrycznaTAURON Arena Kraków

21/11/2024

🌟 Exciting News from the GDS-Index 2024 Report! 🌍

Big changes are happening in the world of sustainable tourism and events! The latest GDS-Index report is out, and it’s packed with inspiring progress and trends from over 100 cities worldwide - 42 of which joined for the first time this year.

What’s new?
➡️ More destinations are aligning their tourism strategies with climate goals.
➡️ Certifications are gaining ground—Nordic countries are leading with 84% of venues certified!
➡️ Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is a priority, with 75% of the top cities implementing meaningful policies.
➡️ Destinations are sharing their sustainability stories better than ever before—53% of them highlight their efforts online.

Where does Kraków stand?
Kraków is making strides in sustainable event management and inclusion. The city’s strengths include solid DEI policies and innovative destination management strategies. There’s still work to do - like increasing certifications among local providers - but the progress is clear.

This report shows that sustainability is not just a trend—it’s the future of tourism and events. Let’s work together to create experiences that benefit everyone and leave a positive legacy!

📖 Read more here:https://bit.ly/GDS-Index_2024_report_published

21/11/2024

🎉 We are here - at the BTM World in Barcelona, and we can’t wait to see you! 🎉

Come hang out with us at the Polish National Stand H100 and discover what makes Poland (and especially Kraków!) such a unique place for unforgettable events.

👉 What’s waiting for you?
Meet the awesome , Poland Convention Bureau POT, and all our amazing partners.

Learn why Kraków is the perfect mix of modern conference venues and stunning UNESCO heritage site.

Chat with reps from ICE Kraków Congress Centre, EXPO Kraków, LOT Polish Airlines, and some of the best local DMCs and MICE experts around.

Oh, and don’t miss our special coffee with a twist - a pinch of salt from the famous Wieliczka Salt Mine! 🧂☕

Let’s connect, share ideas, and make some magic happen. Swing by Stand H100 - we’ll be waiting! 💪

Photo: courtesy of Poland Convention Bureau POT

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20/11/2024

✨ Why choose The "Wieliczka" Salt Mine for your next event?

Looking for a one-of-a-kind venue for your international event? The Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, is the perfect blend of history, stunning underground spaces, and state-of-the-art event facilities. With over 700 years of history, it’s home to mesmerizing chambers, salt sculptures, and underground lakes, making every event truly unforgettable.

🌍 Ideal for international events
The mine offers a variety of spaces for large gatherings or intimate meetings:
- The largest conference hall (680 m²) fits up to 600 people, with all the latest audiovisual technology, air conditioning, and a stage.
- For smaller groups, there are chambers for up to 200 people, or a cozy, intimate space for up to 100 attendees.

🍽️ Catering & event services
From modern AV equipment and sound systems to high-speed internet, the mine offers everything you need. Plus, the underground restaurant provides customizable catering options - from coffee breaks to elegant banquets.

🏆 The mine has hosted prestigious events like:
- International Salt Symposium "Quo Vadis Sal" (2024) - Bringing together experts to discuss the future of energy and salt deposits.
- Pulmonology Conference (2024) - Covering topics like post-COVID rehab and air pollution’s impact on health.
- International Conference "Mining Heritage – Humanity’s Legacy" (2023) - Exploring the cultural and historical significance of mining.

🔎 A unique tourist destination
Beyond being an event venue, Wieliczka is also one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations. Guests can explore the Tourist Route, with the awe-inspiring Chapel of St. Kinga and incredible salt sculptures, or take the Mining Route to learn about the life of miners.

🌟 Whether you’re planning a congress, conference, or business meeting, The "Wieliczka"Salt Mine is the ideal place for a unique experience that blends rich heritage with modern amenities.

15/11/2024

🌍 We were thrilled to join the 18th UIA Associations Round Table Europe as part of the ! 🎉

The Union of International Associations has been supporting and documenting the work of international associations since 1907- over 115 years of making an impact! This year’s theme, “It’s up to us”, was all about taking collective responsibility. It brought together experts and peers to share challenges, exchange ideas, and dive into meaningful discussions. 💡

One of the key highlights was reflecting on the UN Summit of the Future, which outlined 56 actions to accelerate SDG progress. Topics ranged from peace and security to climate action, digital cooperation, human rights, and gender equality, with associations actively contributing to these global goals.

We also heard from inspiring speakers like Stefano Berretti and Diye Ndiaye who explored topics such as “Storytelling of AI - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” and “Associations Striving for Equal Opportunities”. Tobia Salvadori of Convention Bureau Italia impressed everyone with creative event ideas, including a Botticelli-inspired opening ceremony. Along with Sara Lucatello and Michele Pacifici, they shared strategies for engaging scientists in hosting meaningful events, while a team from Florence showcased their collaborative work on conferences like the “Low Vision Congress.”

Sustainability was a big focus, too! 🌱 Delegates joined forces to plant 300 trees with , and we’re excited to watch our coffee and cocoa trees in Colombia grow. 🌴

On top of all that, the event was a great chance to network with international associations and promote Kraków as a future host city. As one of UIA’s top-ranked cities in Poland, Kraków offers the perfect setting for important conversations like these.

A big thank you 🙏 to Aneta Ksiazek and Poland Convention Bureau POT, the only Polish member of the UIA, for the invitation and collaboration. 💙

14/11/2024

If you’ve been to Poland, you’ve probably heard of pierogi, red borscht, bigos, and żurek. But if you're coming to Kraków, get ready to discover some of our best local bites that you can grab on the go while exploring the city!

🥨 Our hometown favorite? „Obwarzanek”! It's a round pretzel that’s way heartier than a bagel, with a nice, crispy crust. You’ll see it everywhere – topped with poppy seeds, salt, spices, or even cheese. A true Kraków must-try!

🌭 Late-night snack alert! Head to „Niebieska Nyska” ("Blue Nyska") for some legendary sausages, served out of the same vintage van for years. It’s a Kraków tradition and totally worth the hype.

🍔Then there’s Kazimierz, the old Jewish quarter – street food heaven! Try „zapiekanki” (toasty baguettes topped with cheese and all kinds of extras) or go big with „maczanka krakowska”, a bun stuffed with pulled pork, mustard, and pickles. Perfect fuel for a night out in this buzzing neighborhood.

🍏 Don’t miss Stary Kleparz, our historic market with super fresh, local produce. This place has been around since the Middle Ages! Be sure to grab an „oscypek”, a smoky mountain cheese made by local highlanders. Sustainable shopping? We’ve been doing it before it was cool! 😎

12/11/2024

🌳 Hotel AC Hotel by Marriott Krakow is located right next to Błonia Krakowskie, one of the largest urban green areas in Europe. It is just a few steps from the National Museum and Jordan Park. The Old Town and Wawel Castle are within a 20-minute walk.

Hotel AC by Marriott Kraków offers:

🏨 300 rooms, including 230 with balconies or terraces, including the largest presidential apartments in Krakow with a terrace of 159 m²

🍽 SOBRE de la MESA Restaurant - a glass space on one level for 250 people and the Siesta Summer Garden for another 150 guests

💆‍♀️ Aliento SPA - swimming pool, saunas, massages and treatments for complete relaxation

👶 Kids Club - the largest hotel play space for children in Krakow

🚗 Underground parking for 114 cars and 3 parking spaces for coaches

💼 7 multifunctional conference rooms with access to natural light, access to the garden and the possibility of flexible division of space. The total event area is 661 m², which allows you to organize meetings for up to 600 people.

07/11/2024

📢The 13th European Congress on Violence in Clinical Psychiatry (ECVCP) is taking place in Kraków on November 7-8, 2024! Hosted by Evipro Company with partners EViPRG and ENTMA, this event is a major opportunity for mental health professionals, researchers, and policymakers to dive into the latest strategies for handling and preventing violence in psychiatric settings.

We’re thrilled to team up with Evipro for the second time on such important issues. A big thanks to Liisa Kallio and Dr. Lauri Kuosmanen for their trust and collaboration!

The congress is taking place at the ICE Kraków Congress Centre, right by the scenic Vistula River and just a short walk from Kraków’s Old Town, Kazimierz and Podgórze. As part of the city's support, conference participants receive free public transport tickets - perfect for exploring Krakow in a sustainable way! 🌍🚋