Prague Beats Berlin, Seoul and Bangkok | Prague MICE Tourism | Travel Tech Show | Katarina Manerik
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Czechia as a country ranks 23rd as a global meeting destination and Prague itself as a capital of Czechia ranked sixth globally
Czechia might be a small country but it's also diverse enough to give different venue experiences and event experiences for delegates
Prague is connected to to the US to golf markets and also to major Asian hubs. So, it's it's quite easy to get from anywhere to Prague.
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Travel And Tour World brings you an exclusive interview with Katarina Minarek, Czech Convention Bureau Manager, part of CzechTourism, recorded live at a business travel show. In this conversation, Katarina shares why Czechia and Prague continue to attract international business events, and what makes the country such a diverse destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Key highlights from this interview: ✅ Czechia ranks 23rd globally as a meeting destination, while Prague ranks 6th globally, ahead of cities like Berlin, Seoul, and Bangkok ✅ Prague's central location in Europe offers direct connections to more than 160 destinations worldwide, with Czechia's EU and Schengen membership adding visa-free access for 95 countries ✅ A look at Czechia's diverse venue options — from baroque castles and UNESCO heritage sites to Michelin restaurants, wineries, and breweries, including Pilsen, home of the world-famous Pilsner beer ✅ An introduction to Czechia's 36 spa towns, including the UNESCO-listed Great Spa Towns of Europe: Karlovy Vary, Františkovy Lázně, and Mariánské Lázně ✅ Outdoor and incentive travel options, including 4 national parks, over 40,000 km of hiking and cycling trails, wine trails, and golf courses ✅ How secondary cities like Ostrava and Brno are emerging as innovative MICE destinations — from Ostrava's transformed coal mine and steelworks at Dolní Vítkovice, to Brno's strong university and hospital presence ideal for medical and tech congresses ✅ Positive buyer response from this year's business travel show, with growing interest across Czech destinations beyond Prague, including new RFPs ✅ New flight connectivity, including the recently launched Prague–Hanoi and Prague–Marrakech routes, alongside existing connections to the US, Gulf markets, and major Asian hubs This interview offers valuable insight for MICE planners, event organizers, and travel industry professionals looking to understand why Czechia and Prague continue to grow as leading destinations for business events in 2026 and beyond. 🎙️ Interviewee: Katarina Minarek, Czech Convention Bureau Manager, CzechTourism About Travel And Tour World: Travel And Tour World is a global travel media platform covering travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, MICE, cruise, and luxury travel, with readership across 195 countries. [Prague travel guide, Czech Republic travel, visit Prague, Prague MICE, Prague business travel, Prague conference venues, Czech Convention Bureau, CzechTourism, Karlovy Vary, Brno travel, Ostrava travel, Czech spa towns, Dolní Vítkovice Ostrava, Prague direct flights, new flight routes to Prague 2026, Prague stopover destination, Czech Republic MICE industry trends, Great Spa Towns of Europe] #VisitPrague #CzechRepublic #PragueMICE #CzechTourism #KarlovyVary #BrnoTravel #OstravaTravel #TravelAndTourWorld #MICEIndustry #PragueTravel #BusinessTravel #TravelTrends2026