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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PCB: From Record Rise to Record Decline: Impact of Crisis Measures on Prague Meetings Industry is Enormous
14 May 2020, Prague – Prague meetings industry is an essential part of the Czech capital city’s and country’s tourism, as well as of their economy. Based on an analysis conducted by KPMG for the Prague Convention Bureau in 2017, the meetings industry accounts for 15% of the overall tourism industry in Prague. At the same time, it is also the sector most affected by the crisis that incurred from the COVID-19 disease outbreak. According to the latest study by the Economic Impact company, revenues in multiplication may drop by more than 20 billion crowns in 2020. This represents a decrease of 74%, when compared with expected sales in case the emergency situation had not occurred.
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The way back: What the world can learn from China’s travel restart after COVID-19
With China’s COVID-19 lockdown over, travel is beginning to restart there. The country’s experience as consumer confidence in travel grows can help businesses in other parts of the world navigate the next normal.
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AmCham Board members discussed Prague support for Prague businesses during COVID-19 crisis with City of Prague representatives
AmCham Board members discussed the possibilities of the economic support for Prague-based businesses, particularly in hospitality sector that is impacted by the coronavirus criris the most. We met with Pavel Vyhnánek (Praha Sobě), Vít Šimral (Pirate Party), Tomáš Portlík (ODS) and Ivan Pilný (ANO).
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