Austria with competence for Switzerland

Unfortunately, meteorologists' predictions came true and a flood wave swept through the northeast of the Czech Republic over the weekend. The rainfall continues and flooding is threatening in various parts of the country. Read more…

Meteorologists are warning of extremely heavy rainfall coming to most of Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia. The warning is valid from 12 to 15 September. The models predict the most intense precipitation until Sunday evening in the belt from the Novohradské hory mountains through Vysočina to Jeseníky. The integrated rescue system, water managers, carriers, accommodation operators, tourist destinations and others are on alert. Read more…

Last year, the most tourists in the last 11 years came to the Hradec Králové Region. In total, more than 1.5 million people visited the region, 80% of them were residents and one fifth were foreign travellers. In a national comparison, the region is the fourth most visited after Prague, South Moravia and South Bohemia. The latest data shows that tourism is gaining momentum and is reaching pre-covid numbers. The biggest inbound event in Czechia - Czechia Travel Trade Day 2024, which has just kicked off in Hradec Králové - is helping to boost, especially foreign visitors. It is organised by CzechTourism in cooperation with the Hradec Králové Regional Tourism Centre, the Hradec Králové Region and the Statutory City of Hradec Králové. Read more…

Significant interest in travel not only within Europe but also to destinations further afield, with an emphasis on sustainability and individual travel experiences. These are the current preferences of Austrians when it comes to summer holidays. Nearly 320,000 of them came to the Czech Republic last year, the highest number in 12 years. On average, they spent almost three days here. The most frequent destinations are Prague, South Bohemia and South Moravia. They go for sightseeing, good food, but also hiking. This was not the only thing that was heard during the last weekend at the biggest tourism fair Ferien Messe in Vienna, whose partner country this year was the Czech Republic. The domestic presentation was arranged by CzechTourism. Read more…

The inhabitants of Austria plan to travel abroad this year much more (66%) than last year (34%) and the one before (27%). They are attracted to holidays by the sea, city tourism or wellness stays. Not only this was said at the online export workshop of the Czech Tourism Authority - CzechTourism. It focused on the Austrian and Swiss markets. The next event, where information about consumers and travellers from abroad will be heard, is going to take place on October 5. It will cover the USA, Canada, UK and Ireland. Read more…