Press supplies
Promising to revolutionise Poland’s journey sector, and probably even past, the primary UKOI ‘micro lodge’ has opened for bookings in Kazimierz Dolny.
The thought of entrepreneur Bartłomiej Kraciuk and actor Nikodem Rozbicki, the 14 sq/m cabin is the primary to be rolled out in a mission that finally foresees the launch of 100 over the subsequent 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 encompassing panorama and the celebrities above.
Talking to TFN, Kraciuk stated: “Extra than simply Poland, we may also be trying to develop to be current in different international locations.” Within the course of, Kraciuk and Rozbicki hope to construct a tight-knit group of travellers.
A double mattress positioned below an enormous window provides views of each the encompassing panorama and the celebrities above.
“In future, the UKOI idea will probably be divided into two sorts. UKOI Camp and UKOI Solo. The UKOI Camp will see clusters of cabins constructed, every positioned distant sufficient to afford privateness, however shut sufficient for like-minded folks to collect over a night bonfire.
“UKOI Solo, alternatively, will see the development of cabins in additional secluded places that can 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 taking a look at are quiet and have stunning views,” says Kraciuk.
Furthermore, the duo are eager to focus on the significance of accountable tourism. “We wish to promote sustainable journey, sustainable development and sustainable enterprise,” says Kraciuk.
“The place these three points are involved, we firstly wish to give our visitors the possibility to decelerate. By way of development, we’ve been cautious to work with an progressive contractor in order to cut back the quantity of sources used.
Taking 90-days to construct, every cabin will observe the three x 0 precept: “No concrete, no bulldozers, no chopping down of timber.”
“Lastly, business-wise, while we wish to develop, we’ll solely accomplish that in locations the place we will present an added worth and make a optimistic influence.”
Greater than hole platitudes, on this occasion actions have spoken louder than phrases. Taking 90-days to construct, every cabin will observe the three x 0 precept: “No concrete, no bulldozers, no chopping down of timber. We wish to present you possibly can 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 facet. Having launched the Bookworm Cabin – a tiny book-lined retreat simply outdoors of Warsaw – Kraciuk discovered his pet mission reaching 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 facet mission achieved worldwide fame,” he says. “I feel though it was such a easy thought, the considered a secluded cabin full of books captured the general public’s creativeness in addition to concurrently capturing the essence of ‘gradual journey’.”
A lot inspiration has been taken from the Bookworm Cabin, nonetheless, Kraciuk has finessed the concept even additional. “We’ve made many technical enhancements and likewise used smarter supplies. One factor I did study, as effectively, 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 virtually brilliantly cinematic.”
The duo are eager to focus on the significance of accountable tourism. “We wish to promote sustainable journey, sustainable development and sustainable enterprise,” says Kraciuk.
Extra than simply lending the mission a excessive profile, the involvement of Rozbicki has been essential in growing the model. “Each he and I are very related in the case of creativity, however we had been very clear in defining our particular person roles in order to make our operations simpler,” says Kraciuk.
“A whole lot of nice concepts have come from Nikodem, and because of 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 buddies 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 probably be divided into two sorts. UKOI Camp and UKOI Solo. The UKOI Camp will see clusters of cabins constructed, every positioned distant sufficient to afford privateness, however shut sufficient for like-minded folks to collect over a night bonfire.”
“Social life modified through the pandemic – when the lodges stood empty, our cabins thrived as a result of they supplied a secure house. There was a visual change in the way in which folks needed to reside their lives.
“Rapidly, it was as if folks realised that they didn’t wish 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 through the peak of the pandemic have grown solely stronger – with plans afoot for fast enlargement (an extra public financing drive begins this week), the pioneering UKOI model stand to be really consultant of the seismic modifications that the journey section has undergone.