Last year, the Czech Republic was visited by a record number of foreign tourists, specifically 8.08 million, an increase of 3% compared to 2013, according to estimates published by the consulting firm Mag Consulting and data from the Czech Statistical Office.
In contrast, the number of Czech tourists registered in accommodation facilities saw a decrease of between 2% and 3% in 2014, amid growing interest among Czech tourists in vacations abroad.
Overall, the number of guests in Czech accommodation facilities increased by 1% in 2014, reaching 15.5 million.
Tourism revenues in 2014 amounted to USD 5.8 billion.
According to the World Tourism Organization, a record 1.1 billion international tourists traveled worldwide in 2014.
Source: Economica
Frequently Asked Questions
How many foreign tourists visited the Czech Republic in 2014?
A record 8.08 million foreign tourists visited the Czech Republic in 2014, representing a 3% increase from the previous year.
What was the total tourism revenue for the Czech Republic in 2014?
The Czech Republic generated approximately USD 5.8 billion in tourism revenue during 2014.
Why did the number of domestic tourists in the Czech Republic decrease?
The number of Czech tourists in local accommodations fell by 2-3% as more residents chose to spend their vacations abroad.