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Promising to revolutionise Poland’s journey sector, and probably even past, the primary UKOI ‘micro lodge’ has opened for bookings in Kazimierz Dolny.
The concept of entrepreneur Bartłomiej Kraciuk and actor Nikodem Rozbicki, the 14 sq/m cabin is the primary to be rolled out in a challenge that finally foresees the launch of 100 over the following three years.
Receiving visitors all-year spherical, and priced at PLN 375 per night time, the UKOI’s amenities embrace a toilet, kitchenette and a double mattress positioned below an enormous window providing views of each the encircling panorama and the celebrities above.
Chatting with TFN, Kraciuk stated: “Extra than simply Poland, we may also be trying to develop to be current in different nations.” Within the course of, Kraciuk and Rozbicki hope to construct a tight-knit group of travellers.
A double mattress positioned below an enormous window gives views of each the encircling panorama and the celebrities above.
“In future, the UKOI idea will likely be divided into two varieties. UKOI Camp and UKOI Solo. The UKOI Camp will see clusters of cabins constructed, every positioned far-off sufficient to afford privateness, however shut sufficient for like-minded folks to collect over a night bonfire.
“UKOI Solo, then again, will see the development of cabins in additional secluded areas that may search to revive the interior steadiness of our visitors. Regardless of these elementary variations, each will assist create a singular UKOI group.”
Binding these twin ideas collectively has been a agency dedication to showcasing the glories of the pure world.
Receiving visitors all-year spherical, and priced at PLN 375 per night time, the UKOI’s amenities additionally embrace a toilet and kitchenette.
“We describe UKOI as a ‘micro-hotel with a view of nature’, subsequently all of the plots we’re are quiet and have stunning views,” says Kraciuk.
Furthermore, the duo are eager to spotlight the significance of accountable tourism. “We need to promote sustainable journey, sustainable development and sustainable enterprise,” says Kraciuk.
“The place these three points are involved, we firstly need to give our visitors the possibility to decelerate. By way of development, we’ve been cautious to work with an modern contractor in order to cut back the quantity of assets used.
Taking 90-days to construct, every cabin will comply with the three x 0 precept: “No concrete, no bulldozers, no slicing down of timber.”
“Lastly, business-wise, while we need to broaden, we’ll solely accomplish that in locations the place we are able to present an added worth and make a constructive affect.”
Greater than hole platitudes, on this occasion actions have spoken louder than phrases. Taking 90-days to construct, every cabin will comply with the three x 0 precept: “No concrete, no bulldozers, no slicing down of timber. We need to present you’ll be able to nonetheless take care of the planet whereas constructing your online business,” he says.
Already extensively celebrated within the journey world, Kraciuk speaks with expertise on his aspect. Having launched the Bookworm Cabin – a tiny book-lined retreat simply exterior of Warsaw – Kraciuk discovered his pet challenge attaining world fame after going viral within the worldwide press.
The idea is the brainchild of entrepreneur Bartłomiej Kraciuk (L) and actor Nikodem Rozbicki (R).
“What began as a small aspect challenge achieved worldwide fame,” he says. “I believe though it was such a easy thought, the considered a secluded cabin crammed with books captured the general public’s creativeness in addition to concurrently capturing the essence of ‘sluggish journey’.”
A lot inspiration has been taken from the Bookworm Cabin, nonetheless, Kraciuk has finessed the thought even additional. “We’ve made many technical enhancements and in addition used smarter supplies. One factor I did study, as nicely, was simply how a lot folks valued the view.
“In that regard, we actually went to city with UKOI – it was Nikodem’s thought for a glass ceiling above the mattress, and the impact that’s achieved feels nearly brilliantly cinematic.”
The duo are eager to spotlight the significance of accountable tourism. “We need to promote sustainable journey, sustainable development and sustainable enterprise,” says Kraciuk.
Extra than simply lending the challenge a excessive profile, the involvement of Rozbicki has been essential in growing the model. “Each he and I are very comparable on the subject of creativity, however we had been very clear in defining our particular person roles in order to make our operations more practical,” says Kraciuk.
“Quite a lot of nice concepts have come from Nikodem, and due to him we’ve introduced some fantastically gifted folks in to assist us evolve much more – it’s good that the UKOI story began with two associates speaking over a countryside bonfire earlier than morphing into an actual enterprise.”
Although early days but, the hype surrounding UKOI is already telling. Tapping into the general public’s thirst for various journey, in some ways it has proved a product of the occasions.
Kraciuk says: “In future, the UKOI idea will likely be divided into two varieties. UKOI Camp and UKOI Solo. The UKOI Camp will see clusters of cabins constructed, every positioned far-off sufficient to afford privateness, however shut sufficient for like-minded folks to collect over a night bonfire.”
“Social life modified throughout the pandemic – when the inns stood empty, our cabins thrived as a result of they offered a secure area. There was a visual change in the way in which folks needed to dwell their lives.
“Impulsively, it was as if folks realised that they didn’t need to sit imprisoned in an workplace losing one of the best years of their life – cabins and tiny homes grew to become wanted retreats the place work-life steadiness may very well be restored.”
Although Covid has since ebbed from our ideas, the journey developments that had been set throughout the peak of the pandemic have grown solely stronger – with plans afoot for speedy enlargement (an extra public financing drive begins this week), the pioneering UKOI model stand to be actually consultant of the seismic adjustments that the journey phase has undergone.
