Get in tune with POLAND
a land of unspoilt nature, rich culture, great variety and business opportunities
Set in the heart of Europe with an easy access by all means of transport - Poland is often unknown, even in the neighbouring countries. Yet, this beautiful and multifaceted country, where modernity and tradition exist side by side, is a fascinating tourist destination and might become a true treasure for incentive planners, event and conference organisers.
As official international statistics confirm that Poland is a safe, environmentally unspoilt, easily accessible country, where people are hospitable, standards required for MICE are steadily improving and companies supporting MICE organisers offer a wide variety of quality products. These make Poland - with its modern, vibrant and progressive cities - a real value for money and a great meetings and incentive destination.
In Poland one can find more or less everything. Old treasures rub shoulders with contemporary city slickers, hypermarkets and modern boutiques of international designers with cathedrals while top-class hotels overlook medieval squares . World-class historic monuments, art galleries and parks make Poland a perfect country for those who love sightseeing; numerous sports clubs, swimming pools and tennis courts will satisfy active-life enthusiasts; those who are tired of the atmosphere of the city - rushing from one activity to another, endless shopping sprees and want to escape the hubbub of the big city and would like to intercourse with the beauty of the nature, may enjoy breathtaking untouched landscapes, mountains, highlands, sandy beaches, clean lakes and deep forests. Having these, incentive planners may find in Poland an infinite variety of ideas and, backed by the knowledge, qualifications and skills of their Polish counterparts, set up a truly unforgettable experience at reasonable prices.
In case of queries, it is worth to visit www.pot.gov.pl - an Internet service of Convention Bureau of Poland and Polish Tourism Organisation or contact local Convention Bureaus in major Polish cities - Warsaw , Wroclaw , Krakow, Gdansk and Poznan . PTO is a government agenda, managed by a council of representatives of the government administration, local self-governments, organisations related to tourism and a president, which is to promote Poland abroad and take care about the system of information for tourists and tourism management.
Those who wish to find the most attractive destination for conference meetings or incentives, the most competent MICE industry companies should contact the Polish Conference & Congress Association (Omulewska 24/5, 04-128 Warsaw , Poland , phone/fax: +48 22 813 70 75, e -mail: biuro@kongresy.waw.pl , www.kongresy.waw.pl ).
Polish Conference & Congress Association (PCCA) provides comprehensive assistance in terms of selecting and recommending the most experienced PCOs and local partners as well as the best conference venues and conference hotels. Running since 1998, the Association represents interests and ambitions of the business tourism sector and sets its main goals as: business tourism offers development; education; industry lobbying; networking with professionals, meeting planners, corporate travel agents, conference venues, tour operators, professional conference organizers, AV equipment providers, business related service; acting in the area of PR, promotion and marketing; answering all inquires and quotes. Currently PCCA associates more then 80 members - individual professionals and companies active in business tourism, all of which represent the highest standard of services and are highly recommended to all meeting planners looking for professional assistance in Poland .
Poland offers a wide variety of high-class meeting venues (including castles and palaces) that can host all kinds of events, providing high quality, modern facilities, distinctive atmosphere and delicious cuisine at fair prices.
Warsaw is especially worth visiting when ADRENALINE International Fairs and Business Tourism Fairs are held. Business Tourism Fairs ( www.btf.waw.pl ) - annual all-Poland MICE industry event, take place on 17-18.11.2005 and promote congresses, meetings and incentive travel attracting each year over 150 exhibitors, among others: conference venues, professional congress organisers and training companies. At the same time simultanious event ADRENALINE International Fairs ( www.adrenalina.waw.pl ) will gather people who are active, "hungry for life", search not only for well-organized and professional services in the area of incentive travels and personal development, but also want to discover the world, new cultures and passions.
The organiser of these two events is Meetings Management - a PCO and business tourism consultancy and in the same time a publisher of a prestigious "CONFERENCES IN POLAND and BEYOND" Catalogue. This trilingual, published annually, since 1998 Conference Venues & Services Catalogue is currently the largest publication (260 pages) on the Polish market in the field of conference venues and services. The printed version is supplemented with a CD and a map. Run by Meetings Management in Polish and English language Business Tourism Internet Service www.meetingspoland.pl provides its users with information on MICE industry news and novelties in Poland and enables to search based on the Catalogue conference venues database.
Poland - closer than you think!
For more please contact: Mr Slawomir Wroblewski meetings@meetingspoland.pl , (+48 22) 810-86-89, mobile +48 0 601 29 88 36.
