The Ministry of Development announced that the deadline for submitting applications for the Marco Polo Award recognising cooperation with the Chinese market was extended to 30 June. The decision was made unanimously by the Marco Polo Award Workgroup. Polish Tourism Organisation and the Ministry of Development continue to encourage all businesses cooperating with the Chinese […]

At the turn of April Polish Tourism Organisation inaugurated the “We are waiting for you!” competition designed to continue spontaneous campaigns (e.g. #Lubelskiepoczeka or #MiastoPoczeka) launched by local organisations to assure tourists that respective cities and regions await their return when it once again becomes safe to travel. “We are waiting for you!” was born […]

Businesses staging tourist events can offer vouchers to be used in the future as a compensation for packages cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Polish Tourism Organisation and the Ministry of Development advocate this form of refunding advance payment. The voucher is guaranteed by the Tourist Compensation Fund. Do not cancel – reschedule! There is […]

From 4 May hotels and accommodations facilities will reopen for business and take appropriate safety precautions.  According to a survey commissioned by Polish Tourism Organisation, more than 30% of Polish tourists are planning a short trip still in May or June. In addition, a new decisive factor has emerged – enhanced hygiene practices. The list […]

In light of the changing global situation relating to the COVID-19 virus, after consultation with key stakeholders and listening to the industry, organisers of Arabian Travel Market decided to postpone the event to 2021. According to the organisers, the best course of action taking into account the interests of all stakeholders and the industry is […]

The Polish government has launched the latest stage of lifting restrictions connected with the COVID-19 pandemic. 4 May marks the reopening of hotels and accommodation facilities. In consultation with the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate, the Ministry of Development prepared guidelines for the venues’ operations in accordance with enhanced health and safety standards. Compiled by the Ministry […]

Polish Tourism Organisation supports the #CityWillWait project of local tourism organisations run by cities. Aimed at the domestic and international market, the campaign promotes highlights and tourism venues of Poland’s major metropolises. Local tourism organisations representing cities of Gdańsk, Łódź, Poznań and Warsaw launched the #CityWillWait project intended to emphasise the tourist attractiveness of particular destinations and […]

Companies representing broadly defined tourism industry can now offer vouchers for future travel to compensate for tourism events, accommodation and other services cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Do not cancel – postpone! There is no risk involved. The voucher shall be valid for a year from the original date of the tourism event for […]

We all love the season of holidays and vacations, with many of us recently adopting travelling as a hobby. All the more reason to combine forces in these challenging times and join the “Postpone your travel, don’t cancel. Let’s support the tourism industry!” initiative. Our support is needed by the same people who each year […]