ICE Krakow Congress Centre to host the UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session

This year’s event schedule will determine the fortunes of Krakow in years to come. According to a Polish Tourism Organisation study, Krakow is the #1 location in Poland in terms of the number of congresses and conferences. At the heart of the  meetings industry  is the ICE Kraków Congress Centre, which has just won its second consecutive title of best congress centre of New Europe. 

“The meetings industry in Poland generates new profits for the economy and jobs in local communities. It not only economically stimulates new areas, but also increases the potential of regions based on intelligent specialisations”, said Dr Krzysztof Celuch, head of Poland Convention Bureau.

“Thanks to the work of ICE Kraków, the city is a European leader and takes full advantage of its opportunities. The venue plays an important role on the market”, he added. In 2016, ICE Kraków saw 250000 business tourists during 177 events (venue capacity: 3000 people). Poland remains relatively inexpensive and safe for foreign organisers, which in the context of the prevailing geopolitical unrest is a key factor in selecting locations for congresses.

“Krakow’s successes wouldn’t have been possible if not for the Kraków Network, a pioneering initiative in our country”, said Izabela Helbin, director of the Krakow Festival Office, operator of ICE Kraków.

“Our project has allowed the creation of a coherent business group, which includes the operations of both private businesses (hotels, restaurants, transport) and institutions (Krakow Convention Bureau and the City of Krakow). The multi-stakeholder platform for discussion of so many institutions and companies we’ve initiated, as well as our business openness, allow us to work more efficiently than other MICE locations. We’re not afraid of comparisons to Barcelona or Prague,” Helbin added.

About ICE Krakow

The ICE Krakow Congress Centre is a modern, world class building, meeting the requirements of international congress organisations, as well as the highest acoustic and stage mechanics standards. The building has been designed in such a way as to host various types of congresses, conferences, concerts, theatrical shows, exhibitions and other prestigious cultural and social events. The high standard of the building place it among the most desired and exclusive congress centres in Europe.

About the Krakow Festival Office

The Krakow Festival Office deals with the organisation and promotion of major cultural events of local, national, and international scope. Events span across music, theatre, contemporary arts, theatre and literature, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from across the world. Additionally, the Krakow Festival Office coordinates Krakow Film Commission, ICE Kraków Congress Centre, magazine for culture called KARNET and InfoKrakow points – official tourist information points.