http://krakow.pl pl-pl Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:05:26 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/290106,251,komunikat,tourism_forum_2024__new_challenges_and_development_perspectives.html 290106 On December 13, the Krakow City Council Chamber hosted the Tourism Forum – one of the most important events in the calendar of our city’s tourism industry. The December meeting was devoted to tourism market research, current trends in this field, and digital transformation in tourism. The event gathered a wide range of participants: representatives of city authorities, cultural institutions, universities, tourism organizations, and experts and entrepreneurs from the tourism sector. ]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:52:45 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/290000,251,komunikat,time_out_names_the_world_s_most_iconic_christmas_tree_-_it_s_krakow_s_.html 290000 Portal timeout.com opublikował zestawienie najpiękniejszych miejskich choinek na świecie. Zaszczytne pierwsze miejsce zajął w nim Kraków, wyprzedzając nawet ikoniczne drzewko przy Rockefeller Center w Nowym Jorku! ]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:23:25 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289928,251,komunikat,the_krakow_session_of_the_tourism_commission_of_the_association_of_polish_cities.html 289928 During the first meeting of the new term, Katarzyna Gądek, Deputy Director of the Department of Promotion and Tourism of the City Council of Krakow, was re-elected as chair of the Tourism Commission. ]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:54:20 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289779,251,komunikat,night_mayor_s_commission_for_pub_crawls.html 289779 The negotiation group appointed by the Commission for the Sustainable Night‑Time Economy met in November. The group brings together representatives of informal groups of residents and NGOs, representatives of the City of Krakow, and the Night Mayor. The meeting was also attended by organizers of pub crawls. They were invited to join the discussion on the impact that this type of tour has on the lives of Krakow residents. ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:16:12 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289778,251,komunikat,2024_honorary_polish_congress_ambassadors_selected.html 289778 The Chapter of the Polish Congress Ambassadors has selected 21 Honorary Polish Congress Ambassadors. On 12 November, prof. dr hab. inż. Marek Pawełczyk, Rector of the Silesian University of Technology, presided over the first meeting of the new chapter, yet again as its chair. ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:09:33 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news/289724,2357,komunikat,plantonia__sustainability_at_the_heart_of_our_philosophy.html 289724 In our latest interview, we talk to Karolina Jakubiczka-Costanzo, Marketing Manager at Plantonia and Stradonia, companies that focus on sustainable development in the hotel industry. Karolina will talk about how both brands implement an ecological philosophy in their business, what challenges they face on the way to certification, and how sustainability is becoming an increasingly important element of decisions made by their guests. ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 09:34:35 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289383,251,komunikat,krakow_the_best_winter_destination_in_europe_.html 289383 Krakow for the third time was among the 10 cities in the ranking published by the “Discover Cars” platform. This year, the capital of Malopolska was ranked second. Such a high position testifies to the growing popularity of the city among tourists looking for attractive travel destinations for a winter city break. ]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:06:12 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289380,251,komunikat,join_the_moto-santa-claus_event_.html 289380 On 8 December, hundreds of Santa Clauses will once again gather at the entrance to EXPO Krakow at 9 Galicyjska Street, swapping their sleighs for motorcycles. With bags full of gifts, they will set off for the University Children's Hospital. For several years now, Moto-Santa-Clauses have been supported by Targi w Krakowie (Fairs in Krakow), who organise fundraising to buy gifts for the small patients. ]]> Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:13:48 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289377,251,komunikat,uia_round_table_europe.html 289377 On 15 November 2024, delegates from international associations took part in the two-day 18th UIA Round Table Europe in Florence, which was an opportunity to draw attention to the SDGs and the contribution of associations to their achievement, as well as provide a first presentation of the 2024 UIA Survey on International Association Meeting Issues.  ]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:44:54 +0100 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/289376,251,komunikat,a_symposium_to_mark_the_70th_anniversary_of_if_pan.html 289376 A scientific symposium celebrating 70 years of the Jerzy Maj Institute of Pharmacology of the Polish Academy of Sciences will be held on 2-3 December 2024 in Krakow. ]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:19:43 +0100