http://krakow.pl pl-pl Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:10:34 +0200 https://www.krakow.pl/krakow_open_city/news/285017,245,komunikat,mayor_of_krakow_signed_the_milan_urban_food_policy_pact.html 285215 Our city has joined 240 metropolises from 74 countries that recognize the importance of creating a sustainable urban food systems. Joining the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact (MUFPP) will enable, among, others future development of Kraków food policy based on the rules of green procurement and delivery executed by municipal institutions. Creating a city farm for Krakowians is planned to be the next step.    ]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:00:24 +0200 https://www.krakow.pl/krakow_open_city/news/284584,245,komunikat,krakow_takes_centre_stage_as_host_of_cities_forum_2025_.html 285208 The host city for the much-anticipated Cities Forum 2025 is Kraków. The European Commission's Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) event, organised by the European Urban Initiative (EUI), is a key platform for dialogue on the urban dimension of EU Cohesion policy. After careful assessment of applications and the vote of the EU Member States during the Directors-General Meeting on Urban Matters, Kraków has been selected to welcome urban stakeholders from all corners of Europe to the 6th edition of the Cities Forum 2025. ]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:54:14 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/285019,251,komunikat,20_years_of_business_tourism_development_in_krakow.html 285019 20 years of changes, challenges and development – of the city, the local MICE industry and the congress infrastructure. The year 2004 saw the creation of the Krakow Convention Bureau, one of the first such facilities in Poland. With Poland’s access to the European Union, and the first hotel chains making their mark in Krakow, the city understood the potential that tourism offered Krakow and decided to pursue it. ]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:57:11 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/284577,251,komunikat,recruitment_for_night_mayor_is_underway_.html 284577 Krakow is looking to fill the position of Night Mayor, who will head the Commission for the Sustainable Night‑Time Economy. Applicants are required to have a university degree, and a minimum of four years of professional experience, including two years in one of the following areas: public administration, culture and heritage, public safety and order, public communications, legal services, entrepreneurship, tourism. ]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:54:39 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/284574,251,komunikat,2023_report_on_the_state_of_the_municipality_of_krakow.html 284574 Krakow is safe and green, according to the latest report on the state of the city published and adopted by the City Council of Krakow by a vote of 22 in favor and 14 abstentions. The 2023 report considered the fifteen most important areas of management, reflecting the areas of the city's operations and the lives of its residents. It presents the outcome of the measures taken by the city, and expenditure on the implementation of strategies and plans aimed at developing the city. ]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 08:23:09 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/284478,251,komunikat,plan_accommodation_in_krakow.html 284478 Krakow is undoubtedly the tourist capital of Poland. The city has a wide range of accommodations for those who plan to spend more time here to get to know its attractions better. Visitors can choose from more than 50,000 accommodations that will meet the varied requirements of tourists in terms of both price and standard. In order to choose the best accommodation for yourself in our city, it is advisable to first familiarize yourself with the types of accommodations available. ]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 08:10:34 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/284390,251,komunikat,night_mayor_and_city_helpers_to_support_guests_and_residents.html 284390 The Commission for a Sustainable Night‑Time Economy and the Night Mayor, who will coordinate the work of the Commission, are new initiatives announced by Krakow Mayor Aleksander Miszalski during the 14 June briefing. These are meant to define directions and coordinate efforts related to the night-time economy to protect Krakow's cultural heritage, and establish appropriate relations between residents, businesses and visitors in the city.   ]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:22:04 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/284385,251,komunikat,mp_impact_2023__recap_of_the_first_edition_of_the__mp_impact___summit__awards__report_.html 284385 You can now read the Report at meetingplanner.pl. The MP Impact® Report is the last piece of the first edition of the “MP Impact®: summit, awards, report” and also serves as its summary. The mission of MP Impact® is to support the development of the meetings and events industry in Poland built around the involvement of engaged leaders. The aim of the project is to share ideas, views and experiences among representatives of business (customers, agencies, service providers), administration, science – creating synergy among these communities and help develop the industry and each stakeholder in it. ]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:00:05 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/283541,251,komunikat,the_icca_2023_report_is_now_available__.html 283541 With 43 meetings of associations held in the city in 2023, Krakow ranked 30th in Europe and 47th worldwide. In comparison, in 2022 there were 42 events ranking the city 39th worldwide and 31st in Europe. Before the pandemic, Krakow hosted 54 association meetings in 2019, ranking 48th globally and 29th among European cities. ]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 11:40:21 +0200 https://convention.krakow.pl/english/news_from_krakow/283411,251,komunikat,krakow_still_among_top_cities_for_city_break.html 283411 According to the annual British Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer survey, Krakow once again ranked among the most attractive cities for a city break in Europe. Last year it ranked third. ]]> Mon, 27 May 2024 13:55:11 +0200