Czechia attracting more foreign tourists

The number of tourists in the Czech Republic increased year-on-year in the second quarter, according to data published by the Czech Statistical Office. Some 5.95 million people used the services of hotels and guesthouses, up 3.3 percent year-on-year. The number of foreigners staying in the Czech Republic increased, while the number of Czech guests decreased. Guests spent 0.9 per cent more nights in accommodation establishments. According to the Office, the Moravia-Silesian Region and Prague in particular saw an increase in visitor numbers thanks to the World Hockey Championship in May.