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

12th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


The way back: What the world can learn from China’s travel restart after COVID-19

With China’s COVID-19 lockdown over, travel is beginning to restart there. The country’s experience as consumer confidence in travel grows can help businesses in other parts of the world navigate the next normal.
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6th May 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


AmCham Board members discussed Prague support for Prague businesses during COVID-19 crisis with City of Prague representatives

AmCham Board members discussed the possibilities of the economic support for Prague-based businesses, particularly in hospitality sector that is impacted by the coronavirus criris the most. We met with Pavel Vyhnánek (Praha Sobě), Vít Šimral (Pirate Party), Tomáš Portlík (ODS) and Ivan Pilný (ANO).  
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28th April 2020 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Václav Havel Airport Prague has handled more than 40 special cargo flights with medical supplies on board in a month

Václav Havel Prague Airport remains open for all arrivals and departures. Thanks to this fact, a total of 44 special cargo flights with medical supplies were able to land there since 20 March 2020 when the first aircraft with medical supplies on board landed in Prague. More than 1,200 tons of medical aid in total has already reached the Czech Republic. The total volume of cargo handled at Prague Airport, including regular cargo routes, has increased by 26.5% year-on-year during this period. Since 18 March 2020, Prague Airport has also handled a total of 33 arrivals and departures of repatriation flights with passengers on board. More than 3,600 passengers, mostly Czech citizens returning home to their families and loved ones from abroad, have arrived in the Czech Republic aboard those flights. Moreover, approximately 900 foreign nationals have been able to travel back home from the Czech Republic this way.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic