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Interest in Czechia continues, year-on-year increase in visitor numbers and overnight stays
11. 05. 2026

Interest in Czechia continues, year-on-year increase in visitor numbers and overnight stays

During the first quarter of this year, a total of 4.4 million guests arrived in domestic hotels, guesthouses and other mass accommodation establishments, up 5.2% year-on-year. Almost 52% (2.3 million) were domestic tourists, while 48% (2.1 million) were visitors from abroad. Domestic visitors from neighbouring countries - Germany (474,000), Poland (188,000) and Slovakia (172,000) - most often chose Czechia as their holiday destination during January-March 2026. Tourists from Great Britain (129 thousand) and Italy (114 thousand) also arrived in larger numbers. The number of overnight stays also increased year-on-year by 5.7% to a total of 11.1 million nights. The average length of stay was 3.55 days. Read more…

Czechia scored in Spain. Readers of National Geographic ranked it among the world's best destinations
11. 05. 2026

Czechia scored in Spain. Readers of National Geographic ranked it among the world's best destinations

Czechia is celebrating significant success on the Spanish travel scene. At the Viajes National Geographic Awards 2026 ceremony in Barcelona, Markéta Lehečková, Director of the CzechTourism Foreign Representation for Spain, received the Mención especial award in the International Destinations category. According to the readers of the prestigious Viajes National Geographic magazine, Czechia is one of the most attractive places in the world. This year, Angola won the gold medal, while Czechia took home the silver medal. Read more…

Prague as a world centre of music, Diane Warren shines at Composers Summit
6. 05. 2026

Prague as a world centre of music, Diane Warren shines at Composers Summit

The world's film, television and game productions in one place. And the names that are among the most famous. During its 5th edition, Composers Summit Prague once again confirmed that it is one of the most important cultural events of its kind. The Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism was one of its partners. Read more…

Travel responsibly, help us protect the Bohemian Switzerland National Park
5. 05. 2026

Travel responsibly, help us protect the Bohemian Switzerland National Park

In the National Park Bohemian Switzerland is ongoing intervention of firefighters. Some routes are temporarily closed. Outside the affected area the national park is safe - let's be considerate and help protect the unique nature. Read more…

The 2026 spa season in Czechia is starting. Almost one million guests visited the spa last year
28. 04. 2026

The 2026 spa season in Czechia is starting. Almost one million guests visited the spa last year

Domestic spa towns come alive again with festivities, opening of springs, concerts and cultural festivals. Interest in the spa industry continues to grow. In 2025 alone, a total of 982,000 guests visited spa accommodation facilities in Czechia. There were 556 thousand domestic visitors, and over 426 thousand foreign visitors. The largest concentration of guests has traditionally been recorded in the Karlovy Vary Region, which remains the flagship of the Czech spa industry. Spring is one of the most attractive seasons, when spas present news, investments and a rich cultural programme. Read more…

Czech Specials conquers the world: Czech cuisine celebrates breakthrough in Japan
23. 04. 2026

Czech Specials conquers the world: Czech cuisine celebrates breakthrough in Japan

For the first time, the prestigious Czech Specials brand crosses the borders of the Czech Republic and enters one of the most demanding gastronomic markets in the world. In Tokyo, two restaurants have been certified, proving that authentic Czech cuisine has its place even thousands of kilometres from home. This historic step confirms the growing international interest in Czech gastronomy and its ability to compete globally. Read more…