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On May 7, at a ceremony in Vilnius, Krakow received the prestigious European Mission Label, which is awarded to cities that meet ambitious climate goals. This is the result of a positive opinion of Krakow's Climate Contract submitted to the European Commission.

Kraków has been awarded the Bronze Prize in the prestigious 2025 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award, organized by the European Commission. The city was recognized for its wide-ranging efforts to support diversity and inclusion in public spaces, the healthcare system, education, and culture.

The guide offers comprehensive tips for organizing a sustainable event in Krakow. The authors suggest how to reduce the carbon footprint of your meeting and make it more friendly to participants and the environment. You'll learn how to set sustainability goals and communicate them effectively, what to look for when choosing locations and accommodations, as well as how to promote green transportation and a responsible approach to catering.

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, some 1.3 billion tons of food are wasted worldwide each year, accounting for more than ⅓ of total food production. Poland also has its share, with as much as 5 million tons of food ending up in the trash every year. This is not only a social problem, but more importantly an environmental one. And while the numbers may be overwhelming, the solution doesn't require a revolution - a series of thoughtful steps toward a circular economy will suffice.

On May 8-9 we had the pleasure of hosting members of Congress Network Finland - 22 representatives of the Finnish MICE industry - in Krakow. The guests had the opportunity to get acquainted with key Krakow conference venues during the annual brenchmarking trip.

Kraków encourages representatives of the catering industry - restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs - to work together to build a positive image of the city and improve the quality of life of its residents.

On April 10–11, 2025, the 4th edition of the international conference “Historical Cities 3.0” took place at the International Cultural Centre in Kraków. This event has, for years, brought together representatives from cities with rich cultural heritage, scholars, experts, and practitioners in the fields of tourism and urban space management. This year’s edition, held under the theme “Tourism in Sustainable City Transformation: Striking the Viable Balance,” focused on key challenges faced by modern cities – from climate and technological changes to social and geopolitical transformations.
 

The meetings industry, like other sectors of the economy, is facing an urgent need for decarbonization and sustainability today. The climate crisis and its effects, such as extreme weather events and loss of biodiversity, are affecting entire earth systems. Excessive greenhouse gases resulting from human activities are the direct cause of rapid climate warming.

Already 27 Krakow hotels are certified for sustainability. Why choose one of them when organizing a congress or incentive trip in Krakow?

The Living Bagel Museum was the first of its kind in Krakow to be certified by Good Travelseal. Until now there has been no museum or tourist attraction in Krakow with the certificate. We sincerely congratulate you - this is an important and pioneering achievement. What motivated you to embark on the process itself?

On 9 April 2025, Kraków hosted representatives from seven European cities who gathered to discuss experiences and challenges related to managing night-time urban life.

Wrocław and Szczecin have joined the 2025 GDS-Index, strengthening their commitment to sustainability and bringing the total number of Polish cities in the programme to four. This milestone enables them to benchmark performance, adopt global best practices, and drive regeneration for a more resilient tourism and events industry.