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.

Spotlight issue

10th June 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


PCB: Project "Make Yourself at Home in Prague" With Free Admission Starts in July

Project "Make Yourself at Home in Prague" to support the restart of Prague tourism was unanimously approved this week by the City Council. The aim of the project is to support tourism in the capital and make the stay of visitors more attractive. A benefit point system will be used for this purpose, which will enable visitors to use points for free admission to the participating attraction (museum, gallery etc.).
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27th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Information for Passengers Subject to Measures Applied by the Czech Government

CZECH GOVERNMENT DECREE EFFECTIVE 11 May 2020*: - A ban on entering the territory of the Czech Republic for all arriving foreigners (tourists) except for foreigners with temporary or permanent residency in the Czech Republic. EU citizens may also enter the territory of the Czech Republic according the published conditions for the purpose of economic activity or university studies.*  
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19th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Global Destination Sustainability Index: The regenerative event checklist

As lockdown measures begin to loosen in Europe, life is slowly starting to resemble a more familiar past. However, there are notable differences, with the visitor economy and meetings industry, particularly hard hit. As we set out to recover from the impacts of covid-19, leaders are calling for a green and fair recovery to avoid a return to the ‘old normal’. It follows, that the meetings industry in particular will experience a tough rebound, unless both the economic importance of the industry, and a clear vision and plan for a more sustainable and regenerative way of organising events is defined.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic