Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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17th May 2019 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


UPS to open new hub near Prague

New package, freight and supply chain facility comes as businesses in the Czech Republic increasingly take advantage of export opportunities
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24th January 2024 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Exclusive survey of hoteliers done by JAN Hospitality - Hotel Experts

Hotel occupancy in the Czech Republic grew last year. Hotel bookings rose by more than 10% in some places. Hotel sector is back after the coveted years on the rise. Czech hotels report higher occupancy rates and greater satisfaction with sales  and profits. The biggest challenges are currently seen as staff shortages and high energy prices. This is according to an exclusive survey of hoteliers conducted by JAN Hospitality - Hotel Experts at the end of 2023. 
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13th December 2023 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Exotic Places, Popular European Cities, and Direct Flights to Go Skiing; This Winter from Prague to Over a Hundred Destinations

Valencia, Keflavík, Bilbao, and Cairo – new destinations, which will help increase winter traffic at Václav Havel Airport Prague by almost a quarter compared to last winter. Passengers will be able to choose from 111 direct connections. There will also be direct long-haul charter services to exotic destinations such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Cuba. As many as 46 airlines will operate direct air connections under the winter flight schedule. For the first time in history, winter holiday ski charters to the Turkish resort of Kayseri will be offered.
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19th October 2023 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Technology cooperation for aviation fuels of the future

 Lufthansa Airlines, DLR, Airbus, MTU Aero Engines and Munich Airport sign Letter of Intent for research cooperation on Power-to-Liquid aviation fuel - SAF technology of the future: Power-to-Liquid process particularly promising from an environmental and scaling perspective - Sustainable Aviation Fuels are essential for reducing aviation emissions
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic