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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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Český Krumlov and its pact with the tourist devil
I have recently come back from a few days in the town of Český Krumlov
– and it was an eye opener. I should explain that my last visit to this
small south Bohemian jewel was around 15 years ago.
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New Czech gay-friendly holiday brochure only third on European market
Traveling has just become a lot more convenient for Czech gays and
lesbians. A new holiday brochure provides an alternative to lengthy
internet research to find a place to stay that is gay-friendly. The “Pink
Go!” brochure boasts gay-friendly hotels, cruises catering to homosexuals
and even gay-only accommodation. Sarah Borufka has the story.
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Prague’s answer to falling visitor numbers - teddy bear tourism
Now, ever gone on holiday and been forced to leave your teddy bear at home?
Well, fear not, a Czech tour operator is launching what looks like a world
first for tourism – holidays for cuddly toys. Starting from 90 euros you
can send your teddy bear or other furry friend on a luxury trip to Prague
or other Central European cities – you’ll even receive a photo album
with his holiday snaps. Earlier we spoke to the man behind the idea, Tomio
Okamura. More
Prague “outsources” city’s spires to cope with slump in tourism
Prague is home to some of the most exquisite medieval architecture – and
not to mention some of the finest beer – in Europe. But the number of
foreign visitors was down some 20% in the first three months of this year,
bad news for a city so dependent on tourism. The Prague Tourist Board has
now taken the unprecedented step of “outsourcing” the running of seven
of the city’s most famous towers to a private company, a move that not
everyone is happy with.
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Thousands left high and dry as Tomi Tour travel agency goes under
One of the country’s largest travel agencies, Tomi Tour, declared
bankruptcy on Friday, a development that left around 3,000 Czech tourists
temporarily stranded at a number of vacation sites and thousands of others
without holiday plans. Just a week earlier, Tomi Tour executive Václav
Fischer had assured clients they could look forward to their holidays
“without worries”. A few days later it was a different story.
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Czech tourists make last-minute dash to Vienna for Canadian visa
We’ve heard about the diplomatic fallout from Canada’s decision to
reintroduce visas for Czechs, but what about the effect it’s having on
Czech tourists – 30,000 of whom visit the country each year? Well,
it’s
inconvenient to say the least; hundreds of Czech travellers are now
heading
for Vienna – the nearest place they can obtain a Canadian visa at short
notice. More
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