Date of the meeting: September 8 – 11,2016

Venue: Hungary, Martfü – Szolnok

Participants of the meeting: representatives of organizations from Poland, Great Britain, and Hungary

Program of the meeting:

• Development of thermal bathing and pro-health tourism at the local and regional level in the Jasz-Nagykun-Szolnok region – meeting with representatives of the provincial authorities.
  
  
• Pro-health tourism on the example of the Hungarian Health and Recreation Center in Martfü - sightseeing of a thermal hotel, spa and swimming pool, pension and camping, as well as rehabilitation and wellness facilities.
  
  
• Local tourist potential and sustainable development of tourism in areas of natural value on the example of Lake Tisza – sightseeing trip to the largest artificial lake in Hungary.
  
  
• Analysis and presentation of good practices related to the creation of a tourist product - a case study on the example of the Kovacs Pince winery in Markaz - a meeting with the owner of the winery and the producer of the best wines awarded in national and foreign competitions.
  
  
• Presentation of local products combined with tasting of Hungarian wines, cheeses, fruits and pastries – meeting with entrepreneurs.
  
  
• Folklore program – folk band performance, international dance workshops.
  
  
• Local communities towards tourism; attitudes and expectations in the light of the concept of sustainable development - participation in the "Goulash Festival" in Szolnok, a big regional event promoting the city, culture and tradition of Hungary, regional creators and their products.
  
  
• Meeting with representatives of the Polish community in Hungary - contemporary dilemmas and challenges of Poles living abroad and their role in promoting Polish tradition and culture abroad.