Many businesses hoped this would be a busy time for them, offering a chance to recoup losses from the pandemic.
The Polish tourist industry was getting ready for a big boom, with hotels, spas and restaurants preparing to host crowds of people.
But these expectations were frustrated by the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and inflation, which caused prices to soar.
Klaudiusz Madeja spoke to Paweł Niewiadomski, head of the Polish Chamber of Tourism, to find out about the challenges and prospects of the Polish tourism industry.
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