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Prague Celebrates Vltava Day with Free Boat Rides

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Vltava Day Sunday, March 18, 2018, the city of Prague offers free boat rides for all: tourists and residents alike. Head out to Dvořákovo nábřeží to catch your ride and celebrate the fourth annual Vltava Day on the river, like a local.

8 years ago

Prague Meeting Industry Brings to 200 Million Euro Annually

Argophilia Travel News

Meeting industry in Prague generates in multiplication an annual income of between 170 and 200 million Euro to public budgets.

8 years ago

7 Fun Things To Do With Children in Malá Strana

Aleksandr Shatskih

Malá Strana is a lovely family destination, offering proximity to the Prague Castle complex, as well as museums and several parks.

9 years ago

Children Have a Blast at the DinoPark Ostrava in Doubrava

Aleksandr Shatskih

Doubrava’s main attraction for children is the charming DinoPark Ostrava, where touching is not just allowed, but highly encouraged. The little ones will have a blast!

9 years ago

Tourism Expo in Olomouc Celebrates Its 22nd Edition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Tourism Expo in Olomouc celebrates its 22nd edition in 2017. The exhibition takes place at Flora Olomouc Exhibition Grounds on February 10-11.

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day in Chateau St. Havel Prague

Aleksandr Shatskih

Chateau St. Havel Prague, a luxury hotel in a 13th Century castle, offers a special St. Valentine´s stay package that celebrates the whole month of February.

9 years ago

GO International Fair for Regional Tourism in Brno Starts in January

Aleksandr Shatskih

The GO International Fair for Regional Tourism in Brno is one of the key events of its kind in the Czech Republic.

9 years ago

How to Avoid Europe’s Dark Anti-Santa

Phil Butler

Leave it to the sunny dispositions of the Germans to come invent the Anti-Santa affectionately called Krampus. A product of Norse lore, the half-goat, half-demon, beast, the supposed son of the Norse god Hel, may come and beat the badness right out of your kids. Here’s a dark Christmas tale if every there was one.

9 years ago

CPI Hotels’ Adds Mamaison Residence Prague

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mamaison Hotels & Residences has a new 4 star hotel in its stable of fine boutique offerings across Europe. The Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague, formerly a Marriott property, is located in New Town within talking distance of Wenceslas Square.

10 years ago

SnapShot Travel to Hire 40 New Developers

Aleksandr Shatskih

SnapShot Travel will hire 40 local and international developers to strengthen its talent pool, and to build out the next generation of hotel analytics.

11 years ago

Diipa Khosla’s fashionable Prague

Aleksandr Shatskih

Last month Argo Travel News caught up with web celebrity and fashion model Diipa Khosla after a photo shoot with influence startup Bebang* in Prague. Diipa helped reveal for Bebang, and for brands there, the power and value of influence marketing. More importantly though, the digital call for “experience sharing” instead of broadcast advertising, catches hold.

11 years ago

Plzeň, the capital of Beer becomes a hub of culture

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Czech Tourism Authority has announced one of the world’s largest carousels, coming to Bohemian Plzeň, the upcoming Capital of Culture for 2015. Next year’s rich tapestry of cultural events kicks off early with this great beer city’s offering of one of France’s biggest carousels, Le Manège Carré Sénart, and a giant puppet extravaganza.

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