Polish businessman pays hotel guests for childbirth: details of the scheme.

Unusual initiative to boost birth rates in Poland

According to The Sun: An eccentric Polish businessman decided to approach the problem of declining birth rates in the country in an original way – he offers rewards to guests of his hotels for conceiving children.

Notable figures in Poland have been searching for solutions to the growing demographic crisis for quite some time.

Getty Grochowski and his wife Lena announced the program that rewards anyone who gets pregnant

It seems that an unexpected solution has finally emerged for increasing the birth rate.

Wladyslaw Grochowski and his wife Lena recently introduced a program whereby anyone who becomes pregnant during their stay at their hotels is rewarded.

The owner of the Arche hotel chain noted:

“In 2026, Poland will spend about 5% of its GDP on defense. But what is the point of this if demographics will destroy us?”

Agnieszka Dylak, director of the creative agency Nieszablonowa, commenting on this initiative, noted that it is an “unusual approach to corporate responsibility.”

She also added that, while the initiative has sparked controversy around an important social issue, it has positively impacted the brand recognition of Arche.

Conditions for participation in the program

To participate in this program, a couple residing in Poland must prove that conception occurred during their stay at the Arche hotel.

This can be done by providing a birth certificate that confirms the date when the couple stayed at one of the properties.

The scheme also extends to those who purchase real estate from the company, including employees.

Each owner can receive 10,000 zlotys (£2,000) for each child born within five years of the purchase date.

This initiative aims to address the issue of declining birth rates in Poland.

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State of demography in Poland

According to current statistical data, the average number of live births per woman in 2024 will be 1.1, significantly lower than the EU average of 1.38.

Only a few countries, such as Ukraine (1) and South Korea (0.7), have even lower rates.

Experts warn that if the situation does not change, Poland's population, currently 37.5 million, could decrease by 50% by the year 2100.

This decline would undoubtedly have a negative impact on the economy, including public services, finances, and overall quality of life.

This issue was recently raised by the new conservative president of Poland Karol Nawrocki, suggesting that parents raising two or more children receive tax benefits of up to 140,000 zlotys (£28,000).

This initiative emerged after a petition was submitted to the government requesting more financial support for mothers.

The petition, submitted in the same week that the Grochowskis announced their interesting program, calls for the introduction of monthly assistance of 2,333 zlotys (£470) for each child.

However, it is unlikely that these financial measures will yield the desired results.

Last year, the Polish government reported that similar measures aimed at increasing birth rates had not achieved significant success.

The scheme also extends to those purchasing real estate from the company

This Grochowski initiative is part of a broader discussion about the demographic challenges facing Poland. Despite its unusual approach, other countries are also trying to find effective solutions to increase birth rates. Overall, the situation seeks to draw attention to important social issues that require urgent resolution to avoid extremely negative consequences in the future.