The Czech Republic, Attractive Tourist Destination

Karlovy Vary

The Czech Republic, Attractive Tourist Destination

The Czech Republic is one of the countries with a thriving tourism industry. The land with a population of 10 million is a peaceful capital, Prague, even being one of the and safe destination, boasting historical monuments, pictur- 15 most favoured cities. Among others, esque scenery, world-famous spas, a network of luxury hotels, as this evaluation is due to the successful well as facilities for leisure activities. In recent years, the Czech organisation of several conferences of

Republic has also gained a reputation for congress tourism, for global importance that have been hosted which capacities have been adapted especially in big cities. by Prague in recent years. A stable economy, strategic location, favourable climate, overnight stays last year exceeded 57 million, with local residents various tourist attractions, as well as the Currently, tourism accounts for about 3 % of the Czech gross domestic high quality of services provided in the conproduct and employs more than 230 000 people. gress facilities are factors that make Prague an 2019 DEVELOPMENTS hotels with an extensive choice of conference The number of guests accommodated in collective accommodation premises, including state-of-the-art facilities. The establishments in 2019 was nearly 22 million, 737 000 or 3.5 % more Prague Congress Centre has been extensively than in 2018. The number of guests has increased for seven years modernised. Capacities and services are also running. The number of local guests accommodated was 218 000 being extended at Václav Havel International higher than that of foreign guests. The number of local guests Airport, the destination for numerous internaaccommodated increased by 4.4 % year on year, in comparison tional flights operated by renowned airlines, as with that of foreign guests, which grew by 2.6 %. The number of well as a number of low-cost air carriers. attractive destination. The city provides modern prevailing. SPA SELECTION The number of foreign visitors last year was 272 000 higher than Another important segment of tourism is the the previous year. In 2019, most foreign visitors – a total of 2 spa industry. The Bohemian and Moravian million – came from Germany (+2.2 %), followed by guests from regions are especially rich in mineral water Slovakia with 750 000 arrivals (+2.6 %) and Poland with 673 000 sources, which in the past gave rise to the exovernight stays (+8.4 %). On the other hand, last year the number of istence of famous spa localities ranked among visitors coming from China and South Korea declined. the best in the world. The combined work of Man and Nature has achieved world renown CONGRESS CAPITAL and become the country´s important health The Czech Republic has been ranked among the 30 most suitable and economic commodity. The use of natural countries for congress tourism over the long term, with the Czech healing sources, baths, mineral waters and spa

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treatments has a long-standing tradition. Although spa facilities can be found in all the regions of the Czech Republic, the most significant medicinal resources are in the regions of Karlovy Vary, Ústí nad Labem, South Bohemia, Hradec Králové, and Olomouc.

IN PURSUIT OF HEALTH AND RELAXATION With the change of lifestyle in recent years, Czech spas have extended their standard offer of curative treatments with new forms of relaxation, regeneration and anti-stress programmes suitable for overworked entrepreneurs and managers. These special extended programmes, combined with a range of accompanying recreational activities (golf, tennis, fitness, cycling, etc.), are offered by about 40

spa localities in the Czech Republic. Notably, the aforementioned golf is increasingly reflected in the favourable tourism statistics. So much so that numerous quality courses are situated close to natural beauty and heritage sites. More than 130 golf clubs operate in the Czech Republic and lovers of this game can use more than 70 golf courses. Those of the best quality, with the highest standard of services, have been set up around the capital city of Prague, in what is known as the West Bohemian Spa Triangle near Karlovy Vary, and in Northern Moravia.

PRAGUE

Prague is ranked among the world´s ten greenest cities, according to a study by the Dutch TravelBird Company. In terms of square metres of greenery per head of the population, Prague ranks 6th, but in the percentage of the total surface area of the city, it is placed 1st.

Ranking 1st in terms of square metres of greenery per head is Reykjavik with 410.84 sq. metres. In next place is Auckland in New Zeeland with 357.2 sq. metres, followed by Bratislava with 332.99 sq. metres and Prague with 220.54 sq. metres of greenery per capita. Greenery occupies 56.74 per cent of Prague´s total surface area, ranking it 1st, with Hamburg coming 2nd with 45.42 per cent and Madrid 3rd with 44.85 per cent.