Tourism recovering in Prague, thanks to Germans and Americans returning
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Visits by people from Southeast Asia are still far below pre-pandemic levels.
A record number of Czech tourists died while abroad this summer
As foreign tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels, 139 Czechs died on vacation over the summer months according to new Foreign Ministry stats.
Czech tourist dies in Greece after boulder falls on accommodation
A Czech woman died on the Greek island after Crete when a rock fell on the house where she was staying.
Czech annexation of Kaliningrad prank goes viral
A fake travel website promotes the idea that Czechia should take over the Russian semi-exclave.
Know the Czech lands, know yourself: New hiking trail connects Řip-Blaník pilgrim route
A nearly 300-kilometer-long route through Czech landmarks around Prague has been officially inaugurated by the Cesta Česka association.
Prague’s Petřín hill cable car undergoes makeover
The new design of the most-visited Czech attraction features innovative elements that emphasize the view.
The era of cheap flights is over, but fall might see a slight fare drop
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A wide range of factors from higher fuel prices to staff shortages mean that truly cheap flights won’t be coming back.
Attendance at Prague tourist attractions still below pre-Covid figures
Fewer foreign tourists are having an impact on towers and Prague Castle, but Prague Zoo and the Botanical Gardens have recovered.
Czech Republic sees rise in number of accidents involving e-scooters
Accidents involving e-scooters in Czech cities have seen an increase this year, according to local emergency room physicians.
Czech ministry mulling stricter regulations for Airbnb rentals
The Czech Republic lags behind other European countries when it comes to overseeing short-term accommodation rentals.
Departures from Prague Airport were temporarily halted due to air-traffic system failure
The cause of the disruption is not known; but operations were restored after about half and hour.
A month-by-month guide to summer music festivals in Czechia in 2022
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Music in all genres from electronic dance to underground heavy metal can be found in towns across the country all summer.
Prague launches new campaign to bring back international tourists
Prague City Tourism, CzechTourism, and Prague Airport have launched a joint campaign promoting Prague in 14 countries across the world.
Prague gets approval to build unique Cubist bridge over the Vltava
Plus: Czechia seeks out alternative providers of oil, Prague Spring Festival to honor Ukraine, and an iconic tourist attraction goes up in flames.
New train connection will link Prague to the German-Danish border
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The existing train route to Hamburg will be extended in June and will be mostly powered by renewable resources.
Prague Castle ranked one of the world’s best deals for tourists
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On the other hand, New York’s Empire State Building was cited as the biggest rip-off due to its massive entry fee.
Czech castles show off new spaces and tour routes this spring
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The tourist season starts on April 1; for the first time after two years there won’t be restrictions but prices have gone up.
