A total of around 2.780 other hotels have facilities catering for smaller conferences, seminars and other vents. Thesre is also a whole number of large convention centres including the magnificient |Prague Congress Centre, Aldis Congres Centre in Hradec Králové, the Congress centre in Pilsen or New Multifunction hall GONG at the lower area off Vítkovice in Ostrava.
Statistics provided by ICCA show that in 2011 the Czech Republic hosted 122 meetings organised by international asociations, putting it in joint 31th place in the world. Among the world´s cities , Prague occupied 14/15 place with Copenhagen with a total 98 meetings.
1. Safe Destination
Security is an important factor when deciding where to hold a conference. The Czech Republic is one of the calmest and safest places on earth.
Experience in event organisation
The two largest conferences ever to take place in the Czech Republic (the NATO summit in 2002 and the IMF meeting in 2000) illustrated that the police in the Czech Republic can handle the organisation of such an event as well as demonstrations.
2. Ideal Location and Easy Access
The Czech Republic is situated in the very centre of Europe. Located in the very heart of Europe, the Czech Republic is the ideal country for international meetings, a fact confirmed by the constant expansion of Prague’s airport. Prague is linked to the world by 58 airlines and it is possible to fly direct to more than 100 places around the globe.
Domestic transport links
Domestic flights are ideal for conferences. The network of regional airports in the Czech Republic is relatively dense when compared to the country’s total area.
The railway network is one of the most compact in Europe with modern international expresses providing a comfortable alternative on long distance routes within the country.
The Czech Republic has almost 800km of motorway, and the network is growing all the time, linking Prague with other towns and cities.
3. Traditionally Modern
Though historical, the Czech Republic is not old-fashioned or outdated. Modern shopping malls, friendly clubs and bars invite everybody to join the active life of Prague and the Czech Republic and fells its beating pulse.
4. UNESCO World Heritage
Twelve land marks have been UNESCO-listed so far. Considering the size of the country and its population we have the largest number of UNESCO monuments in the world per square meter. These historical and architectural jewels rightly rang among the world cultural heritage.
5. Pulsating Life
History is a part of culture and both Prague and the whole Czech Republic do live a rich cultural life. Besides regular music festivals a large number of other music, theatre and artistic performances are carried out in the incomparable atmosphere of Prague music halls and others cultural venues. No wonder Prague was selected as the European City of Culture in 2000.
6. Your Imagination Is the Only Limit
In the Czech Republic you can put together an incentive programme which you will still be thinking about long after the event has ended. The only limitation is your imagination: You can have a gala event at a castle or chateau, a vampire dinner, a show in an old factory production hall, a Celtic feast on a meadow or experience an evening as secret agent James Bond. All you have to do is make you wish known. You can confidently expect your social programme to be talking point long after the event.
7. 14 Unique Regions
The Czech Republic is small, which is actually an advantage as all regions are easily accessible in a good time. You will have thus the opportunity to easily visit other interesting places in our country before or after your event.
8. High Quality for Competitive Prices
Your event will be coast-effective and highly professional. There are a large number of companies in the Czech Republic whose business it is to organise conferences (PCOs – Professional Conference Organisers) and incentive events (DMCs – Destination Management Companies). Tens of respected companies offer a comprehensive range of services of a high professional standard on the MICE market (Meetings, Incentive, Conventions and Events/exhibitions).
9. Delicous Food and Drink
Czech beer tradition has been dated back to the 10th century and the Czech Republic produces one of the best beer in the world! The amrques like Pilsner Urquell or Budweiser Budwar are world known for their delicious taste.
The wine growing regions, especially Southern Moravia, produce an excellent range of wines including Rieslings and Saint Laurent. Special wine tasting tours are increasingly popular.
Countless restaurants, pubs and wine cellars are ready to cater any type of groups needs.
10. Creativity and Innovation
Do you know that Czech writert Karel Čapek first thought up the word |“robot“ and the Czechs were the third nation in the world to have a man in space in the form of Vladimír Remek. And did you know that the Bata shoe empire was founded originally by Czech shoe manufacturer Tomáš Baťa. Neither was it a coincidence that the world´s very first trade fair was held in Bohemia in 1754. Imagination and innovation are also vital in the metings industry.