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Czech Tourism Industry Sees Growth Despite Pandemic's Impact

Strategic Insights

— 2 min read

The Czech tourism industry has shown resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of businesses in the sector remaining relatively stable despite significant declines in demand for travel services. According to an analysis by consultancy Dun & Bradstreet, the number of tour operators, travel agencies, and other similar entities operating on the Czech market increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year to 3,031 in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic year of 2019. The number of self-employed persons operating in tourism also increased by 4.4 percent year-on-year to 9,920, although their number fell by about 3.3 percent compared to 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • The number of tour operators, travel agencies, and other similar entities operating on the Czech market increased by 1.5 percent year-on-year to 3,031 in 2024, surpassing the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
  • The number of self-employed persons operating in tourism increased by 4.4 percent year-on-year to 9,920 in 2024.
  • Compared to 2019, the number of self-employed persons operating in tourism fell by about 3.3 percent.
  • The number of limited liability companies and joint stock companies operating in the Czech tourism market decreased by about 0.4 percent to 3,016 in 2024.
  • The number of self-employed persons operating in tourism increased to 10,120 as of 2025, surpassing the previous year's number.
  • The sector has been impacted by inflation, rising energy prices, and changes in customer behavior.
  • The distribution of the business base has shifted over the past three years, with travel agencies accounting for 49 percent of entities in 2023 and 54 percent in 2025.
  • The share of combined entities (travel agency and tour operator) fell from 27 percent to 22.3 percent, and that of independent tour operators fell from 24 percent to 21.7 percent during the same period.

Statistics:

  • 109 travel agencies, tour operators, and other similar companies were established in 2024, 15 more than in 2023.
  • 91 companies were closed down in 2024, compared to 83 in 2023.
  • 30 new companies have been created so far in 2025, while 37 have been dissolved.
  • The number of limited liability companies and joint stock companies operating in tourism decreased by about 0.4 percent to 3,016 in 2024.
  • The number of self-employed persons operating in tourism increased to 10,120 as of 2025.
  • The share of travel agencies in the business base increased from 49 percent in 2023 to 54 percent in 2025.
  • The share of combined entities (travel agency and tour operator) fell from 27 percent to 22.3 percent during the same period.
  • The share of independent tour operators fell from 24 percent to 21.7 percent during the same period.

Sources:

  • CTK, Prague, June 18
  • Dun & Bradstreet analysis
  • No. of companies engaged in tourism: Dun & Bradstreet
  • No. of self-employed persons engaged in tourism: Dun & Bradstreet

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