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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No Rebooking Fees
We know that the flexibility of your travel plans is utmost important. Therefore, for all existing and new individual bookings made before 31 December 2020 with a return date on or before 31 March 2021, we will process change of travel dates free of charge.
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PCB: Threat of Eventless Future for Czech Republic
Tourism economy was heavily hit by COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, paralysing the development of meeting, event and trade fair industries in the Czech Republic. According to the latest Economic Impact study conducted for the CzechTourism agency and the Czech Event Association in summer 2020, a total drop by more than 71% in consumption associated with holding events can be expected, according to the Prague Convention Bureau (PCB).
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Vending Machines with Protective Gear at Prague Airport
A number of protective measures have been in place at Václav Havel Airport Prague set up to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease and protect the health and safety of passengers. These include, for example, the obligation to wear a face mask or in other way cover one’s airways while inside the airport premises. Now, passengers can buy face masks and other gear preventing the spreading of infection from the vending machines installed directly at Václav Havel Airport Prague.
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