Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

26th August 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Vending Machines with Protective Gear at Prague Airport

A number of protective measures have been in place at Václav Havel Airport Prague set up to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 disease and protect the health and safety of passengers. These include, for example, the obligation to wear a face mask or in other way cover one’s airways while inside the airport premises. Now, passengers can buy face masks and other gear preventing the spreading of infection from the vending machines installed directly at Václav Havel Airport Prague.
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24th August 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Lufthansa Group restricts exceptions from compulsory masks

Flying without mask only with a medical certificate and negative Covid-19 test   
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19th August 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


New COVID programme – Accommodation

The government has approved the Ministry of Local Development’s proposal to provide new support to providers of accommodation services. The state will contribute CZK 100 to CZK 300 per every room according to the standard of accommodation over the period of the closure of an accommodation facility due to the government decree. A call to participate in this programme is expected to be announced in August.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic