The Tatra Chamber of Commerce does not hide the fact that guests from the Arabian Peninsula are tourists who leave a lot of money in Podhale. They travel, visit, consume and are willing to pay a lot of extra money to fulfill their desires. This year, local restaurants and tourist services want to introduce several improvements. The plans include, among others: diversifying the gastronomic offer with halal dishes and introducing an Arabic menu. What else can you expect?
Arab tourists in Podhale
According to Agata Wojtowicz, president of the Tatra Chamber of Commerce, in an interview with Business Insider, tourists from the Arabian Peninsula choose various forms of accommodation in Zakopane: both apartments and 5-star hotels. Most often, they travel with whole families. “A family usually consists of at least two or three wives and at least six children,” we read.
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The local market changes along with the needs of new customers. Banners aimed at Arab tourists appear in Zakopane, and the Tatra Chamber of Commerce is considering introducing Arabic language courses for local service providers and training that will help understand different cultural customs. Halal dishes and menus in Arabic are already available in several restaurants.
Arab tourists fell in love with Polish landscapes
The ways of spending free time also differ. Arab tourists avoid trekking and mountain hiking. Instead, they walk around cities, relax by the river, and watch nature. They like to buy handicrafts and local souvenirs. – On Krupówki, when it starts to rain, Poles run away to restaurants and inns, and tourists from Arab countries are happy that it is raining and do not hide at all. Last year, I witnessed a family taking photos in the flower beds. It’s strange for us, but they don’t have it here, Agata Wojtowicz told Business Insider.
Source: Gazeta
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