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New Congress Center is Being Built in Prague

2018-04-11 by Argophilia Travel News

O2

In the news from Prague, a new multifunctional congress and cultural Centre O2 Universum is being built in the Czech Republic capital. O2 Universum should serve as a modern center especially for organizing large international congresses and corporate events.

Tags: Czech Republic news, O2 Arena, O2 Universum, Prague, Prague conventions, Prague venues

CPI Hotels’ Adds Mamaison Residence Prague

2016-02-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

The latest addition of the CPI Hotels: Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague offers 53 suites.

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.

Tags: CPI Hotels, Mamaison, Mamaison Hotels, Prague, Prague hotels, Residence Belgicka Prague

Diipa Khosla’s fashionable Prague

2014-12-12 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Diipa in Prague

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.

Tags: Bebang, Czech travel, fashion, Fusion Hotel, luxury, Prague, YANA THAL

Prague Convention Season in Full Swing

2014-09-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

PCB

The Prague congress season is here making September one of the city’s most important niche tourism seasons. Thousands of congress delegates crowd the city for events in the fields of medicine, science, research and education. News from the Prague Convention Bureau (PCB) sheds more light on this convention season already underway.

Tags: City of Prague, Czech conventions, MICE, Prague, Prague travel

Prague Goes Without Shoes Today!

2014-04-29 by Phil Butler

TOMs

Today, April 29 at 4 PM in Prague, visitors will have the chance to join Prague residents in joining the nearly one-quarter of the world’s people without shoes. One Day Without Shoes is set to draw attention to how poverty affects our world.

Tags: Prague, prague events, Prague initiatives, Prague travel, shoes, TOMS

Budapest and Riga Offer Best Christmas Markets in 2013

2013-12-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

2010 Patricia LTD, Riga

According to Post Office Travel Money’s Christmas Market Barometer 2013, Budapest (Hungary) and Riga (Latvia) are the best value destinations for a festive city break.

Tags: Brussels, Budapest, cheapest european city, cheapest european city break, cheapest winter city break, Christmas Market Barometer, Lille, Prague, Riga

A Place with a Great Spirit – Čapí Hnízdo, Czech Republic

2013-11-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Čapí Hnízdo (the Stork’s Nest in English) is a unique resort, center for luxury accommodation, corporate/social events and leisure activities set in the beautiful countryside Czech landscape, less than 50km southeast of Prague, between Benešov and Olbramovice. In the heart of the picturesque Benešov landscape, guests can enjoy a high-class accommodation, fine international cuisine and […]

Tags: Benešov, Čapí Hnízdo, Czech Republic, Czech resorts, leisure, luxury, Olbramovice, Prague, Prague resorts, resort

Greek Islands – Best Value Destinations for 2014

2013-10-31 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Greek Islands

The ninth annual best destinations worldwide was just released by Lonely Planet. According to the new preview, in the best value destinations for 2014, the Greek Islands rule the travel roost. Other destinations lead the various categories in one of the most comprehensive lists so far this year.

Tags: best value destinations 2014, Greek Islands, lonely planet best in 2014, Prague, Riga, top travel destinations 2014

Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference Prague 2013

2013-10-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

30 October 2013, Czech Republic – Inspiration, Education and Networking – under this motto  today in Prague starts the 2nd Edition of the most important East European event in the hospitality industry: Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference, organized by Dotcomhotel.eu. Aimed at independent hotel owners, the dotcomhotel Hospitality E-Commerce & Revenue Management Conference will […]

Tags: dotcomhotel, E-Commerce, hospitality, K+K Central Hotel, Kongres U Hajku, Prague, Prague Conference, Radka Telykova, Revenue Management

Not to Miss Advent Events in Prague: Festival of Christmas Music

2013-09-26 by Mihaela Lica Butler

festival Christmas Music

If you are visiting Prague at the end of November, the the 23rd International Festival of Advent and Christmas Music could be one of the best ways to spend your time. The festival has been traditionally organised in the first Advent weekend, and offers a rich programme of Advent and Christmas music, by national choirs. […]

Tags: Christmas 2013, Christmas Music, Prague

The 5 Best Cities in Eastern Europe to Visit this Summer

2013-03-07 by Argo Contributor

Eastern Europe is full of amazing countries – each with their own unique identity and culture. It is a great place to visit because the exchange rate is low in addition to the already cheaper standard of living. Simply put, traveling to Eastern Europe means that you will get an amazing opportunity to experience different cultures on a budget this summer.

Tags: Czech travel, Eastern Europe, Kiev, Krakow, Prague, Ukraine vacation, vacations

Prague’s Stvanice Island to Get Facelift

2013-02-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Štvanice Stadium

In Prague the announcement that a new design competition is underway to the reconstruction of Stvanice Island was good news. The Czech Chamber of Architects (CCA) is preparing the competition which will reveal the best proposals for rejuvenating the Island. The will cost a reported €500 million euro, according to estimates.

Tags: Czech architecture, Czech events, Czech monuments, David Titz, Prague, Prague competition, Prague projects

Favorite Christmas Shopping Destinations: Prague Christmas Market

2012-11-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Wencelas Square Christmas Market

The Christmas Market in Prague is one of the best in Europe, boasting countless stalls, locally produced gastronomic delights and the chance to escape and experience a completely different festive season.

Tags: Christmas, Czech Republic, Europe, Prague, travel

Lord of the Dance Hits Czech Cities

2012-10-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lord of the Dance hits Ireland this Summer

For travelers visiting the Czech Republic during the months of October and November, Lord of the Dance is performing newly choreographed performances with all new lighting effects at the O2 Aréna in Prague, among others.

Tags: Czech shows, dance, Lord of the Dance, Prague, Prague entertainment, shows

Top 5 Shopping Destinations in Eastern Europe

2012-06-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Prague shopping.

If shopping is your thing, and Europe is your chosen destination this Summer, then what lies to the East is simply a must see for any stylish traveler. Paris, Rome, Milan, Budapest, Bucharest, and Bratislava, not many people make such parallels. But, for a unique look at chic places to be a clothes horse, check out these top shopping hot spots in Eastern Europe.

Tags: Athens shopping, Bucharest Malls, Bucharest shopping, Calea Victoriei, Eastern Europe shopping, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul shopping, Lipscani District, Magheru Boulevard, Moscow shopping, Prague, Prague shopping, shopping, shopping destinations, Sun Plaza Mall

Where to Go this Summer: Historic Wenceslas Square, Prague

2012-05-19 by Guest Author

Wenceslas Square at night

Wenceslas Square has played, and still does play, a major role in the heritage of Prague. Designed as more of a boulevard than a square, it is named after Saint Wenceslas the patron saint of Bohemia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tags: historical landmarks, Prague, tourist attractions, travel destinations, Wenceslas Square

Fusion Hotel Prague Swings Open Its Doors

2012-04-24 by Phil Butler

Fusion Hotel Prague reception desk

Fusion Hotel Prague, Europe’s hippest, hottest and funkiest new hotel, saw its highly anticipated grand opening last month amid much media buzz, a venue that promises to be not just the coolest place to STAY in town, but the coolest place to BE, full stop.

Tags: avante garde, Czech hotels, Czech stays, Lordship Investment Group, Lordship Investments, Prague, Prague hotels, Prague stays, Roman Vrtiska, Vladimir Zak

Reasons to Visit Eastern Europe Now

2012-04-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Albanian Beach

Europe is fascinating, complex and diverse but also a place of contrasts and sometimes mysteries. Less popular and unjustly undervalued, the East of Europe actually provides an authentic travel experience from the different ranges of cultures and historical landmarks here, to surprising landscapes, warm hospitality and undiscovered places. Like so many undiscovered treasures, Eastern Europe is all set to enthrall new-found friends.

Tags: Bine ati venit in Romania!, Budapest, cultural travel, Eastern Europe, Eastern Europe architecture, Eastern Europe culture, Eastern Europe destinations, Eastern Europe history, Eastern Europe travel, Eastern European people, historical travel, Kiev, Prague, romania

Corrupt Tour Exposes Graft Problems in Prague

2012-03-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Few can deny that Eastern Europe’s favorite city break has everything going for it. With its combination of cheap, great-tasting beer, its stunning medieval architecture and its beautiful women, Prague is one of the few cities that really doesn’t exaggerate when it claims to have “something for everyone”

Tags: Corrupt Tour, Corrupt Tours, corruption, corruption tours, Czech Republic, graft, Pavel Kotyza, Prague, Prague tours

Where to Go for Easter in the Czech Republic

2012-03-03 by Guest Author

kraslice

Prague may be the Czech capital, and one of the most popular tourist drags, but for Easter, you should consider other destinations.

Tags: Broumov, Cheb, Czech Easter, Františkovy Lázně, kraslice, Prague

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