The hotel boom in Poland has now reached fever pitch. As the Polish economy powers on, it continues to generate good business for players that are well-established here. But it is also encouraging new chains to boldly enter the scene. However, the competition from the OTA scene should not be taken lightly either, while there are also pitfalls for hoteliers lurking around the corner in the form of rising construction costs and staffing shortages. The aim of the conference is to give you a detailed snapshot of the Polish hotel sector, through panels and discussions featuring the top experts and main players in this market.
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13:00
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13:00
Registration and welcome coffee
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13:20
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13:20
Inauguration of the conference
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13:30
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Discussion 13:30
Under the eye of the conservator
The success of a hotel can be virtually guaranteed if it has the unique atmosphere that comes with being located in a historic building. However, such projects can also be fraught with challenges. How to invest in the development of ‘hotels with a soul’? How to set up the right kind of cooperation with architects, the conservation officer and the local community? |
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14:15
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Discussion 14:15
Facing and embracing the new
How is the sector coping with the rising competition from new directions, such as AirBnB and the rental housing sector? And how should hotel chains respond to alternative formats, such as aparthotels or condohotels? Everything you need to know about new concepts, the higher quality systems now available and the latest out-of-the-box ideas for satisfying the needs of guests... |
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15:00
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Discussion 15:00
Counting the costs
As the costs of energy, construction and materials rise and workers become harder to come by – not everything is so rosy for the hotel development sector. How to find the right remedies for these issues. Where to get the right people you need and how to keep them. And where and how can savings be made? |
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16:00
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16:00
A Visit to the Moxy Warsaw Praga hotel (optional)
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16:20
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16:20
A visit to the Polish Vodka Museum (optional)
The visit will be divided into three groups at different times: 16:20, 16:40 and 17:00. |
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17:00
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17:00
Wine & cheese mixer
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