The Czech Republic’s tourism industry has achieved a remarkable milestone, with a record-breaking 22.8 million tourists staying in hotels, guesthouses, and campsites last year, marking a 3.8% increase from the previous year. This impressive figure surpassed the pre-pandemic record of 2019 by 820,000 visitors, signaling a full recovery of the sector.
According to Creditas Bank economist Petr Dufek, foreign visitors constituted 46% of the total tourist count. While domestic travel showed a slight decline as Czechs increasingly looked abroad for holidays, the country welcomed over 900,000 more international visitors compared to the previous year.
Prague continues to be the primary attraction, with hotel occupancy rates matching pre-pandemic levels across the capital and most regions. The city’s December performance was particularly strong, even surpassing May’s figures when the World Hockey Championship brought in significant crowds.
The success story isn’t limited to the capital. While international visitors primarily flock to Prague, followed by Karlovy Vary region, South Moravia, and South Bohemia, domestic tourists spread their visits across South Moravia, South Bohemia, and Prague during summer months, with the Hradec Králové region gaining popularity during winter.