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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 from Polish Tourist Organisation’s intention to support tourism products.

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 no risk involved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 which a given client has already paid. In the case of trips, it is also possible to change the designated destination. Poland is a beautiful country that will wait for you!

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 help us create unforgettable memories on holidays. For more than a week now backed by Polish Tourism Organisation, the initiative received very positive feedback from the industry and tourists alike.

Poland is entering a state of emergency with all international arrivals banned from 23:00 GMT tomorrow.

The Polish Tourism Organisation would like to inform you that all the latest, official and reliable information concerning the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causing COVID-19 sickness, as well as information about precautionary measures and what to do if you suspect that you or someone close to you has been infected can be found on the websites of the Chief Health Inspectorate and the Ministry of Health.