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Czech Foreign Ministry warns against all travel to Sinai
The Czech Foreign Ministry has issued a strong warning against all travel
to the Sinai Peninsula. Quoting intelligence reports, the ministry warns of
a heightened risk of terrorism across the area including the popular
resorts of Sharm-El-Sheikh and Dahab. But Czech travel agencies have
slammed the warning which they say is too vague. More
CzechTourism boss: rising numbers of Russian tourists reflect change in visa policy
The Czech Republic is becoming more popular with foreign tourists. The
latest figures show that in the first three months of this year, almost 1.3
million tourists visited the country which represents a 13-percent increase
compared to the same period last year. German tourists continue to top the
list of foreign visitors, followed by Russians who are the fastest growing
group. RP discussed the development with Rostislav Vondruška, the head of
the state agency CzechTourism. More
New map shows Prague from locals’ perspective
Are you planning to visit Prague but would like to avoid all the tourist
traps? Do you want to spend some time off the beaten track and experience
the city the way the locals do? If you consider yourself a traveller rather
than a tourist, a new map called Use It will help you to do all that, and
more. More
National Heritage Institute: many of the country’s gems still undiscovered by foreign tourists
The National Heritage Institute which is responsible for the protection and
preservation of the country’s historical monuments has over 100 palaces,
castles and manor houses in its care. Over the past 20 years it has worked
hard to restore many of those long-neglected buildings to their former
glory and today they represent the best part of the country’s national
heritage. Regrettably, many of those outside Prague remain undiscovered by
foreign tourists. Tomáš Brabec of the National Heritage Institute says
this is something that the institute is trying hard to change. More
Guided tours with a difference highlight another face of Prague
Guided tours with a difference have been launched in Prague – instead of
highlighting the attractive cultural monuments favoured by the usual tour
guides they put the spotlight on those examples of urban blight,
dilapidation and thoughtless construction. And the ugly face of the
capital’s development provides no shortage of routes. More
Prague luxury boutique hotel picked out as world beater
A global travel advice site has picked out a Prague hotel as the best
luxury hotel in the world for the second year running. The location is
clearly one big factor in winning the award but those demanding guests
clearly want a bit more than that. More
Association: vacation tour sales increased in 2010
On Monday the Association for Czech Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
posted figures for 2010 on the number of tours sold to Czech tourists, from
vacations in nearby countries to more exotic locations. After many pinched
pennies (or rather crowns) in 2009, Radio Prague wanted to know whether
there were significant changes this year.
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Czech police assist on Croatian coast
Croatia’s Dalmatian coast has long been the number one destination for
Czech tourists during the summer months and as a result, three years ago,
the Croatian government offered Czech police the opportunity to cooperate
in key areas. Although they have no authority on their own and do not carry
firearms, they are able to assist their Croatian counterparts in
communication with Czech tourists in cases of theft or in traffic
accidents.
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Czech vacationers spending less on package tours ahead of summer season
Tour operators have registered between a 10 – 15 percent decrease in the
number of Czech vacationers buying package tours in normally popular
destinations such as Egypt or Tunisia. Vacationers are choosing to save
more in lean economic times, and are apparently being more selective in how
they spend their funds: either opting for cheaper destinations by plane, or
by vacationing by car or bus a little closer to home.
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CzechTourism launches biggest ever campaign encouraging Czechs to holiday at home
CzechTourism has launched its biggest ever advertising campaign aimed at
encouraging Czechs to spend their holidays in their own country. The state
tourism body’s project aims to promote various kinds of leisure
activities rather than specific tourist destinations. Markéta Chaloupková
is in charge of the CzechTourism campaign. I asked her if getting Czechs to
vacation at home was a big challenge.
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