Karol Wójcicki
Karol Wójcicki
Passionate photographer of the night sky, populariser of astronomy, science journalist and TV presenter. Creator of the largest astronomical fanpage in Poland “With your head in the stars” on Facebook.
He travels all over the world in pursuit of solar eclipses, and spends two months a year behind the Arctic Circle hunting for auroras. At the same time, he loves to lie on the terrace at his home, watching for meteors falling from the sky.
He has turned his passion for astronomy into a way of life. He organised one of the largest joint observations of the night sky in the world (for 12 thousand people) and many other popular science events. Frequent guest on television and radio programmes.
Contributor to Gazeta Wyborcza. Hosted popular science programmes on Discovery Science and TVN Turbo. Teacher of astronomy at Eureka primary school. In the years 2008-2016, he was associated with the Copernicus Science Centre. Currently, he reveals the secrets of the Arctic to others during aurora sighting expeditions.
Winner of the Populizer of Science 2015 award granted by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Polish Press Agency.
"PodróżoVanie" is Kasia and Lukasz
"PodróżoVanie" is Kasia and Lukasz
"PodróżoVanie" is Kasia and Lukasz
– a close-knit couple who have been living on the road for four years in a van they built themselves. At the beginning of their journey together, they followed a pattern quite familiar in the world of twentysomethings: they went abroad, developed careers, lived in a large and comfortable house and travelled in their free time. However, although they had a lot, there was still something missing, they did not feel fully happy. Deep down, they sensed that life had more to offer them than the pursuit of money or career advancement. In September 2017, they encountered the term ‘van life’ for the first time, and the deeper they went into the subject, the stronger they felt they had to experience first-hand what it was like to live on the road.
As they felt, so they did and a month later, PodróżoVanie was born. The decision was followed by a period of intensive reconstruction – first of their own life abroad, and then, on their return to Poland, of the car they had bought and turned it into a home. With their own efforts, they turned a large van, a Volkswagen LT35, into a home on wheels in just a few months. In May 2018, they settled in it permanently and started a new chapter, living on the road and celebrating freedom.
Since then, they have visited 36 countries, touring the length and breadth of Europe and a slice of Asia. Along the way, they have crossed the Arctic Circle, waved to Africa from the edge of Gibraltar, nearly lost their lives in the Alps, spent one of their first lockdowns on a lake in Portugal and their last in Turkey. They recount these and many other adventures in short vlogs published on YouTube and in recently published books, written on the journey by Kasia: ‘The Great Carriage’ and ‘The Road’.
Their channel features all sorts of advice on van life, car and campervan travel. The total number of views of their videos to date is more than 23 million and the number of regular subscribers is more than 125,000.
You can follow Kasia and Luke’s travels here:
YouTube: https://youtube.com/podrozovanie
Instagram: https://instagram.com/podrozovanie
Announcement of the 28th Edition of TT Warsaw
Announcement of the 28th Edition of TT Warsaw
We invite you to the 28th edition of the international tourism fair – TT Warsaw, which will be held for the first time at Ptak Warsaw Expo.
Between November 24 and 26, 2022, our halls will be filled with thousands of visitors and exhibitors, including: representatives of travel agencies, owners and managers of accommodation facilities, representatives of tourist regions, representatives of transport companies, insurance companies, and tourist publishers.
TT Warsaw is one of the most prestigious events in the tourism industry in Europe. Within three days, leading companies from Poland and abroad will present a wide range of products and services. Participation in the fair is a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends in the tourism market and to establish business contacts. The guests attending the event will have a unique chance to see the assortment of hundreds of companies in one place and time. The benefits that result from participation in the fair are also an opportunity to negotiate payment and delivery terms, and at the same time save money and time.
The event is distinguished by a wide range of topics, covering the following sectors:
- TOURISM
- ACCOMMODATION
- CARRIERS
- BOOKING SYSTEMS
- TRAVEL PORTALS
- MEETINGS WITH TRAVELERS
- CHAMBERS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
- TOURIST PUBLICATIONS
- TRAVEL AGENTS FROM POLAND AND ABROAD
- TOURIST STATES AND REGIONS
- REGIONAL PRODUCTS
- MONUMENTS IN POLAND AND ABROAD
- TOURIST INSURANCE
TT Warsaw will be enriched by numerous lectures and debates dealing with the key issues of the tourism sector. Meetings with travelers will be an additional attraction. We will publish the full program of additional events in the near future.
For the first time, the event will be held at Ptak Warsaw Expo, which at the end of last year took over the truth for the organization of the event. We decided to take over the rights to the organization because we greatly appreciate the achievements of TT Warsaw to date. We want to combine the importance and history of the fair with our strength and unrivaled infrastructure. The mission of Ptak Warsaw Expo is to bring these events to the highest world level.
We invite you to co-create the fair.
Poland is a partner country of the 25th TT Warsaw
Poland is a partner country of the 25th TT Warsaw
Poland is a partner country of the 25th edition of the International Travel Show TT Warsaw. This great feast for tourist industry will take place 23rd – 25th November at the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw and attract guests from Poland and abroad to familiarize themselves with the offers of exhibitors from around the world.
Already for 25 years, the representatives of the tourism industry have been meeting at TT Warsaw to discuss issues important to tourism sector, exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and seek new business partners. For all travel lovers, it is a great place to explore the world and draw inspiration for next trips.
Poland in the centre of attention
This year’s partner country of TT Warsaw is Poland, which means a dynamic promotion of the domestic tourist potential. Much attention will be devoted to regions, cities, and counties, as well as hiking trails and tourist attractions. Exhibitors will focus on the diversity and beauty of Poland.
The honorary patronage of the event has been taken by Witold Bańka, Minister of Sports and Tourism. – I am glad that Poland will be a partner country for this special edition of the fair. TT Warsaw is one of the most important events for tourism industry that attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors each year. The event gives the opportunity to present the offer of countries and regions from around the world. First and foremost, however, it is a perfect opportunity to promote Polish tourism sector both in the country and abroad. In one place and at the same time, you can reach all groups of customers – tour operators, travel agents, owners and managers of lodging facilities, individual customers and persons responsible for organizing business trips and/or incentive travels. This meeting is also the opportunity to establish new business contacts in the international tourism-related environment. Today, TT Warsaw is a commercially recognized brand and event worth booking your time – said Witold Bańka, Minister of Sport and Tourism.
Fair in a very heart of the city
This special edition of the fair will take place in a unique place. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, TT Warsaw will return to the interior of the Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw that hosted 14 editions of the event. The atmosphere of this venue is engraved on the participants’ memory, so there will be a chance for sentimental journey and conversations in historical locations well known to long-standing partners. For new partners, it will be a great opportunity to explore the interior of one of the capital’s most important venues.
25th edition of TT Warsaw in the heart of the capital
25th edition of TT Warsaw in the heart of the capital
Between 23-25 November, one of the most important tourism events in the Central-East Europe will take place – 25th International Travel Show TT Warsaw 2017. The entire tourism industry and travel enthusiasts will meet in Palace of Culture and Science in Warsaw, and the partner country of the anniversary edition is Poland.
Palace of Culture and Science is a well-known venue for everyone professionally related with tourism. Inside the building, 14 editions of the fair have taken place, and its extraordinary character is very memorable. – We want to take you on a walk down the memory lane and dedicate the 25th anniversary edition to all the people of tourism. We would like to invite everyone to co-operation – says Urszula Potęga, the CEO of MT Targi Polska.
A fair with a beautiful history
The history of TT Warsaw is also a story of dynamic development of tourism in Poland. Since 1993, the fair has supported the tourist-friendly travel destinations and has been a place for industry discussions. 134 exhibitors from 16 countries have participated in the first edition. These were mainly states from the Central-Eastern Europe region. The following years were marked by a steady increase in the number of exhibitors, visits of state and local government authorities, as well as diplomats and visitors. Presently, the entire world presents itself at TT Warsaw. Last year, there were 450 exhibitors from 50 countries: from Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia, both Americas and the Caribbean. 26 countries have prepared national expositions.
Over 25 years, TT Warsaw has become a renowned brand. The fair contributes to the development of tourism industry, sets trends and facilitates promotion of countries and regions. During the event, foreign and Polish partners make valuable business contacts and successfully reach their customers. The visitors, on the other hand, receive comprehensive knowledge about the world, so they can successfully plan and make their travels.
Poland – TT Warsaw 2017 partner country
Domestic tourism offer has always been an important part of TT Warsaw, and Polish exhibitors have eagerly presented it to the visitors both from Warsaw and abroad. This year, the tourism potential of our country, its beauty and diversity shall be presented in all their glory. Poland is a partner country of the 25th edition of the fair, which allows for presenting its tourist value to the entire world.
Patronage
Prestige of the event is evidenced by patronage of the leading state, local government and industry institutions. The honorary patronage over TT Warsaw is held by: Witold Banka – Minister of Sport and Tourism, Krzysztof Jurgiel – Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ireneusz Raś – Member of Sejm of the Republic of Poland, Chairman of the Parliamentary Commission of Sport, Physical Culture and Tourism, Adam Struzik – Marshal of the Mazovia Voivodeship, President of the Polish Tourism Organisation, Hanna Gronkiewicz-Waltz – The Mayor of Warsaw, Pawel Niewiadomski – President of the Polish Chamber of Tourism.
MT Targi Polska awarded the “Teraz Polska” Emblem
MT Targi Polska awarded the “Teraz Polska” Emblem
MT Targi Polska has joined the laureates of the “Teraz Polska” Emblem. During an official gala held on 29th May this year at the Grand Theatre in Warsaw, a total of 13 products, 9 services, 3 innovative projects and 3 communes were awarded.
For more than 25 years, the “Teraz Polska” Foundation has been honouring products and services that are the best in terms of quality, technology and practical value. The “Teraz Polska” Emblem enjoys trust, good reputation and public recognition; it is also a safeguard of the top level quality that consumers are provided with by purchasing an awarded product or service.
The MT Targi Polska Company was awarded the “Teraz Polska” Emblem in the 27th edition of the competition. – “Teraz Polska” competition has been organised for over 25 years now. During this time, we became more aware consumers as a nation. While doing shopping, we primarily focus on quality. This means that the “Teraz Polska” Emblem is very much needed nowadays. From its very origins, it has become a symbol of the highest quality, a kind of a signpost for consumers. Poles do know that this white and red logo stands for nothing but best – explains Krzysztof Przybył, President of the Foundation of the Polish Promotional Emblem.
According to Urszula Potęga, President of MT Targi Polska, awarding the “Teraz Polska” Emblem is a prestigious distinction and recognition of the quality of services provided. – It is also a recognition for the effort of the entire team that for many years has consistently created valuable trade fair events. I am pleased with the fact that our services have been rewarded, and we will proudly present our logo to our customers. It motivates us even more to further develop our offer and keep on ensuring the highest quality possible, she emphasizes.
MT Targi Polska is one of the leading trade fair organizers in Poland, which has been operating in the exhibition industry for 25 years. It specializes in organising events for such sectors as: tourism, hospitality, food and catering, laboratory, forensic science, and protection of national heritage. During the events organized by the company, nearly 30 thousand exhibitors presented their offer, and the events were attended by 1.5 million visitors. The company cooperates with key institutions that grant patronage/auspices and provide content-related support for the trade fair program. Exhibition events organized by MT Targi Polska constitute an important economic event for each of the supported sectors.