Czech hospitality is clearly back on its feet, with total tourism expenditure reaching CZK 450 billion (€18B) and online bookings covering 78% of all reservations in 2023. Yet behind that momentum, the sector is seeing sharp contrasts, from luxury hotel RevPAR climbing to €120.50 in Prague to energy saving measures cutting consumption by 12% on average across hotels. Here’s a closer look at the figures shaping where Czech travel is heading next.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, the Czech Republic had 5,248 classified hotels with a total of 148,726 rooms, representing a 1.8% year-on-year increase
- Occupancy rate in Czech hotels averaged 62.4% in 2023, up from 58.7% in 2022, driven by post-pandemic recovery
- Prague's luxury hotels achieved a RevPAR of €120.50 in Q4 2023, a 15.2% rise from the previous year
- Total hospitality employment in Czechia was 285,000 jobs in 2023, up 8% from 2022
- Hotels employed 112,000 workers, 45% female in 2023
- Restaurants had 145,000 employees with 22% part-time contracts
- In 2023, total hospitality revenue reached CZK 620 billion (€25B)
- Hotel sector revenue: CZK 210B, 12.5% growth YoY in 2023
- F&B revenue: CZK 285B with 9% increase in 2023
- In 2023, Czech restaurants numbered 28,450, with 65% in urban areas like Prague and Brno
- Average annual turnover per restaurant was CZK 8.5 million (€340,000) in 2023
- Fine dining establishments in Prague increased by 12% to 220 in 2023
- In 2023, international tourist arrivals to Czechia totaled 12.5 million, a 95% recovery from 2019 levels
- Domestic tourism generated 15.2 million overnight stays in 2023
- Prague welcomed 7.8 million visitors in 2023, up 18% YoY
In 2023, Czech hospitality rebounded strongly with higher occupancy, revenues, and major growth across hotels and tourism.
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Accommodation Statistics30 stats
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In 2023, the Czech Republic had 5,248 classified hotels with a total of 148,726 rooms, representing a 1.8% year-on-year increase
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Occupancy rate in Czech hotels averaged 62.4% in 2023, up from 58.7% in 2022, driven by post-pandemic recovery
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Prague's luxury hotels achieved a RevPAR of €120.50 in Q4 2023, a 15.2% rise from the previous year
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The number of bed places in Czech guesthouses reached 89,450 in 2023, with a 3.1% growth in rural areas
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Average daily rate (ADR) for 4-star hotels in Czechia was CZK 3,850 (€155) in 2023
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In 2022, 72% of Czech hotels implemented energy-saving measures, reducing consumption by 12% on average
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Spa hotels in Karlovy Vary region reported 85% occupancy in summer 2023
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Total investment in new hotel developments in Czechia amounted to €450 million in 2023
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1,256 agritourism facilities offered 22,340 beds in 2023, up 4% from 2022
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Boutique hotels in Prague saw a 22% increase in average length of stay to 2.8 nights in 2023
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In 2023, 68% of Czech accommodations accepted contactless payments, boosting efficiency by 18%
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Number of campsites in Czechia was 1,450 with 145,200 bed places in 2023
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5-star hotels in Czech Republic totaled 45 properties with 4,200 rooms in 2023
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Rural homestays grew by 7.2% to 3,200 units in 2023
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Hotel sustainability certifications reached 1,800 in Czechia by end of 2023
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Average room occupancy in Brno hotels was 59.3% in 2023
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92% of Prague hotels offered free Wi-Fi in 2023, up from 85% in 2021
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Total guest nights in Czech hotels hit 28.5 million in 2023
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New hotel openings in 2023: 12 properties adding 1,800 rooms
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3-star hotels dominated with 2,100 facilities and 65,000 rooms in 2023
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In 2023, 45% of Czech hotels used revenue management software, improving yields by 11%
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Cesky Krumlov accommodations reported 78% occupancy peak in August 2023
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EV charging stations in hotels increased to 1,200 by 2023
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Family-run pensions numbered 4,500 with 45,000 beds in 2023
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Hotel ADR in South Moravia rose 14% to CZK 2,900 in 2023
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76% of accommodations integrated OTA channels in 2023
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Total rooms in hostels: 12,500 across 450 facilities in 2023
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Prague Airport hotels achieved 72% occupancy in 2023
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Eco-friendly hotels grew to 950 properties in 2023
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Average hotel size in Czechia: 28 rooms per property in 2023
Interpretation
Accommodation Statistics Interpretation
While the Czech hospitality industry is tactfully expanding its room count and cautiously celebrating occupancy rates creeping above 60%, it’s clear the real energy—both saved and spent on sustainability and savvy tech upgrades—is what’s powering this post-pandemic recovery beyond the predictable allure of Prague’s luxury suites.
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Employment and Labor27 stats
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Total hospitality employment in Czechia was 285,000 jobs in 2023, up 8% from 2022
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Hotels employed 112,000 workers, 45% female in 2023
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Restaurants had 145,000 employees with 22% part-time contracts
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Average wage in hospitality: CZK 38,500/month (€1,540) in 2023
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15,200 vacancies in hotels reported Q4 2023
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Training programs graduated 4,500 hospitality workers in 2023
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Foreign workers: 28,000 in sector, 12% of total workforce 2023
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Turnover rate in restaurants: 24% annually in 2023
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Prague hospitality jobs: 95,000, 33% of national total
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Chefs numbered 32,000, shortage of 5,200 skilled in 2023
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62% of workers had vocational training in hospitality 2023
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Seasonal employment peaked at 65,000 in summer 2023
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Women in management roles: 38% in hotels 2023
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Youth employment (18-24): 45,000 jobs in 2023
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Overtime hours averaged 120 per worker annually in 2023
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Union membership: 12% in hospitality sector 2023
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Brno F&B jobs: 38,000 with 9% growth
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Digital skills training reached 22,000 workers in 2023
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Waitstaff turnover: 32% in urban areas 2023
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Housekeeping staff: 25,000 in hotels, 85% female
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Average age of workforce: 39.2 years in 2023
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MICE sector employed 18,000 specialists in 2023
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Wage growth: 7.8% YoY in hospitality 2023
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Disability employment: 2.1% of total jobs 2023
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Front desk roles: 12,500 positions filled 2023
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Labour productivity per worker: CZK 1.2M in 2023
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Hospitality contributed 4.2% to total employment in Czechia 2023
Interpretation
Employment and Labor Interpretation
While the Czech hospitality industry is bubbling with more jobs and higher wages, it's running on a precarious engine of frantic hiring, high turnover, and persistent shortages, all held together by the overtime of a dedicated, skilled, yet significantly female and under-unionized workforce.
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Financial and Economic Performance25 stats
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In 2023, total hospitality revenue reached CZK 620 billion (€25B)
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Hotel sector revenue: CZK 210B, 12.5% growth YoY in 2023
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F&B revenue: CZK 285B with 9% increase in 2023
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Tourism GDP contribution: 5.8% or CZK 1.1 trillion in 2023
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Prague hotels RevPAR: CZK 2,800 (€112) average 2023
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Tax revenue from hospitality: CZK 85B to state budget 2023
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EBITDA margin for restaurants: 8.2% in 2023
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Investment in F&B: CZK 15B for renovations 2023
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Average hotel profit per room: CZK 450,000 in 2023
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Export of tourism services: €4.2B surplus in 2023
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Online booking commissions averaged 15% of revenue 2023
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Brno hospitality turnover: CZK 45B in 2023
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Cost inflation for food: 11% impacting margins 2023
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Loyalty programs generated 18% repeat revenue 2023
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VAT collection from sector: CZK 92B in 2023
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Mid-scale hotel GOPPAR: €85 in 2023
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F&B waste costs: 4.5% of revenue in 2023
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Corporate event revenue: CZK 28B for hospitality 2023
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Energy costs rose 22% to CZK 35B total 2023
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Profit growth in spas: 16% to CZK 12B in 2023
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OTA revenue share: 32% of hotel bookings 2023
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Average restaurant margin: 6.8% post-tax 2023
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Tourism multiplier effect: 1.8x GDP impact 2023
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Debt levels in hotels: average 35% LTV 2023
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Cash flow positivity: 88% of establishments 2023
Interpretation
Financial and Economic Performance Interpretation
Despite booking a quarter of their business through expensive online agencies and fighting food costs rising faster than a tourist's appetite, Czech hospitality still managed to serve up a delicious CZK 620 billion in revenue, proving that even with thin margins, the industry is a robust economic engine that runs on good beer and even better guests.
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Food and Beverage Statistics27 stats
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In 2023, Czech restaurants numbered 28,450, with 65% in urban areas like Prague and Brno
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Average annual turnover per restaurant was CZK 8.5 million (€340,000) in 2023
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Fine dining establishments in Prague increased by 12% to 220 in 2023
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42% of Czech eateries offered vegan options in 2023, up from 28% in 2020
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Beer consumption in hospitality venues averaged 120 liters per capita in 2023
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Casual dining chains expanded to 1,200 outlets nationwide in 2023
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Average meal price in mid-range restaurants: CZK 450 (€18) in 2023
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78% of restaurants adopted digital menus by end of 2023
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Traditional Czech cuisine outlets: 5,600 with 15% growth in tourist areas
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Coffee shop numbers reached 4,200 in 2023, Prague alone had 1,100
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Fast food penetration: 22% of total F&B market in 2023
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Wine bars surged 18% to 850 venues in 2023
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Average table turnover rate in Prague restaurants: 2.8 per night in 2023
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55% of eateries used local sourcing for 70% of ingredients in 2023
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Pubs and bars totaled 9,800 with peak hours sales up 25% post-COVID
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Delivery services handled 35% of restaurant orders in 2023
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Brno's street food vendors numbered 450, generating CZK 120M revenue
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68% of fine dining used reservation apps in 2023
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Czech craft breweries supplied 45% of hospitality beer in 2023
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Hotel restaurants contributed 28% to total F&B revenue in 2023
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Organic food adoption in restaurants: 32% in 2023
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Average staff per restaurant: 12.5 FTE in 2023
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Nightclub F&B sales grew 19% to CZK 2.5B in 2023
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81% of cafes offered takeaway in 2023
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Moravian wine tourism boosted restaurant sales by 22% in 2023
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Food trucks numbered 1,200 with 15% urban concentration
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Guest satisfaction score for restaurants: 4.3/5 in 2023 TripAdvisor
Interpretation
Food and Beverage Statistics Interpretation
Czech restaurants in 2023 painted a picture of a nation happily drinking its 120 liters of beer per capita while simultaneously—and with growing sophistication—chasing fine dining, vegan options, and local wine, all while trying to get you in, fed, rated, and out the door 2.8 times an evening.
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Tourism Arrivals and Spending25 stats
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In 2023, international tourist arrivals to Czechia totaled 12.5 million, a 95% recovery from 2019 levels
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Domestic tourism generated 15.2 million overnight stays in 2023
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Prague welcomed 7.8 million visitors in 2023, up 18% YoY
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Average spending per foreign tourist: €850 in 2023
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German tourists numbered 2.1 million, 24% of total arrivals in 2023
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Summer season (Jun-Aug) saw 4.9 million arrivals, 39% of annual total
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US visitors increased 28% to 450,000 in 2023
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Total tourism expenditure reached CZK 450 billion (€18B) in 2023
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Ski resort visits in Krkonose: 1.2 million in winter 2022/23
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62% of arrivals used air travel, Prague Airport handled 9M tourists
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Average length of stay: 3.2 nights per international visitor in 2023
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South Bohemia region attracted 1.1 million tourists
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Chinese tourists recovered to 250,000 in 2023, 55% of pre-pandemic
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Business travel accounted for 22% of arrivals, 1.7M in 2023
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Overnight stays by Poles: 850,000 in 2023
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Cultural tourism drove 45% of Prague spending, €3.2B total
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Adventure tourism grew 16% with 900,000 participants in 2023
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Total inbound spending on food & drink: CZK 120B in 2023
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Brno hosted 1.4 million visitors, MICE events key driver
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UK tourists: 650,000 with 12% growth in 2023
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Wellness tourism generated 1.8M stays in 2023
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35% of tourists were repeat visitors in 2023
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Ceske Budejovice saw 550,000 arrivals, beer festival boost
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Digital bookings: 78% of total reservations in 2023
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Italian visitors: 420,000 in 2023
Interpretation
Tourism Arrivals and Spending Interpretation
While Czechia's tourism is nearly back to its pre-pandemic peak, it's clear the country isn't just a quick fling, as visitors from Germans to Americans are staying longer, spending generously on culture and pints, and proving that Prague may be the star but the regions are having a very impressive supporting act.
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