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

18th July 2018 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Exporters rely on carrier insurance despite risk of losses

According to Czech Statistical Office data, Czech exports grew by 6% between 2016 and 2017. Despite the fact that the average value of the exported goods also attacks the 290 billion crowns in the first five months of 2018, exporters rely on the fact that the goods are sufficiently insured through carrier insurance. In many cases, however, this insurance does not provide a sufficient cover. This applies in particular to international haulage of high-value smaller goods, such as electronics.
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4th July 2018 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


kongres-magazine.eu: Partnerships, collaborations, and communication are essential in our industry

AIM’s Prague Office is one of the largest international event companies in the Czech Republic, providing a full range of services, from DMC to the organization of international, governmental or corporate congresses, conferences, meetings and all other types of events. Tereza Havlaskova, the General Manager of AIM's Prague Office, explained all about the Prague's MICE industry.
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25th June 2018 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


ACI EUROPE Best Airport Award winners for 2018 announced

The 14th Annual ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards were announced on 20 June during the Gala Dinner of the joint ACI World / 28th ACI EUROPE General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition, hosted by Brussels Airport. Prague Airport was announced as highly commended airport in the ‘10-25 million passenger’ category.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic