“Certainly, high demand reflects two years of limited travel and the risk of more expensive tours. According to the amount of sales, tens of thousands of Czechs will travel to Easter this year, and according to our estimates, up to 80,000, which fully corresponds to pre-pandemic numbers, “said AČCKA director Kateřina Chaloupková.
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Czech holidaymakers are interested not only in weekly stays by the sea, especially in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and the Canary Islands, but also in extended weekend stays with direct flights to European capitals, London, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.
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During Easter, Czechs often go to spas, especially to Slovakia and Hungary, where they enjoy Easter folklore. “Due to this year’s late Easter date in mid-April, ski tour sales during this date are minimal,” added Chaloupková.
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Up to 80,000 Czechs will travel for the holidays
Kateřina Chaloupková, AČCKA
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For example, at Čedok Travel Agency, about 15 percent of clients chose to stay in the Czech Republic and therefore remain in the Czech Republic.
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“Over 85 percent of clients go abroad, whether on a classic air holiday with relaxation on the beach or exploring. We recommend that our clients always find out the current rules for traveling to individual countries, “Kateřina Pavlíková, a spokeswoman for Čedok, told Práva.
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According to her, people should also pack a few veils and respirators in their luggage, they are still needed on board most airlines or airports. “In some destinations, these protective equipment is also worn in vehicles, medical facilities or shops,” she added.
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Customers who want to spend the Easter dates warmly, most often buy trips to Egypt, the Cape Verde Islands, the United Arab Emirates or Oman at Exim Tours.
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According to the marketing director of the Czech Rudder Tourist Board, Aleš Kotek, Venice and Verona, Florence, Belgium and Budapest are the fastest sold out of sightseeing tours at Easter. For the spring holidays, they offer the last date of a bus trip to Italy to the glacier at the alpine resort of Passo Tonale.
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