Due to the continuing favorable epidemiological situation, it is possible to proceed with the further release of anti-coronavirus measures from Monday 15 June.
As of May 25, events with up to 300 participants have been allowed again. From June 8, number of participants can rise to 500 and from June 22 to 1,000. However, organizers will have to observe strict hygienic measures, such as regular disinfection of the conference rooms and their thorough ventilation. Disinfectants must be available for the participants.
From 15 June, it will no longer be mandatory to use face masks outdoors. However, the obligation to use face masks will apply when participating in a bigger outdoor events, if there is contact of people at a distance of less than 1.5 meters. Wearing face masks in all interiors of buildings and on public transport remains.
Hotel International Prague reopens in June 2020 and is prepared to welcome guests in its 65 newly designed superior rooms. While being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel improved its F&B offer and prepared new healthy concept with focus on traditional home-made cuisine. Private hotel garden suitable for almost 1000 guests is suitable for afternoon drink, farewell / welcome cocktail or evening BBQ, the hotel´s highlight, tower with original mosaic by Max Švabinský, is suitable for cocktails and private parties. More at www.internationalprague.cz
New Beer Garden Karlín opened at Hilton Hotel Prague sunny terraces overlooking the Vltava River. The restaurant offers five beers on tap including lager, semi-dark or wheat, or the signature dark beer marinated ribs. Open every day from 11 am to 9 pm, seats 250. More at www.hiltonprague.com
Open House Praha Festival brings unforgettable architectural experiences every year, providing an opportunity to walk and explore the city, to share one’s perceptions and to discover the architecture and its historic and urbanistic context through all senses.
The concept of the festival is based on a direct experience, which cannot be replace by virtual tours. That is why the organizers have decided to postpone the festival. The 6th Open House Praha will take place from 1st till 6th September 2020.
The programme of the 5th year of Lednice-Valtice Music Festival, which will be held October 3 – October 17, draws on the rich inspirational sources of the cultural heritage of South Moravia: folk motifs, rich Jewish cultural traditions, or oriental elements of the Lednice-Valtice area. Therefore, the eight concerts of this year’s festival combine the refined aesthetics of classical music with the traditional folk culture of different nations and cultures. The music will return not only to the beautiful places – Valtice Castle, Lednice Chateau, Mikulov Castle, but also several news have been prepared for you. See more: https://www.lvhf.cz/en/
The Zátiší Catering Group is offering participants of online conferences a catering package delivered to them on the morning of the conference. Refreshments for each planned break in the program allow every participant to concentrate fully on the conference all day long without worrying about what to eat during the breaks. More at www.pragueconvention.cz
Holiday Inn Prague Congress Center has completed the last phase of its reconstruction by refurbishing the last 54 rooms, improving quality and comfort of the accommodation. The hotel also provides a brand new service – it offers rooms to rent and use as office. The price includes room rental, coffee/tea maker, Wi-Fi connection and parking in the hotel garage. More at www.pragueconvention.cz
From 15 June, it will no longer be mandatory to use face masks outdoors. However, the obligation to use face masks will apply when participating in a bigger outdoor events, if there is contact of people at a distance of less than 1.5 meters. Wearing face masks in all interiors of buildings and on public transport remains.
Prague in corona-facts
In the first quarter of the year, 1.1 million tourists visited Prague, a decrease by 27.7 percent compared to the same period of 2019. While in January, number of tourists in Prague rose by 7.7 percent, due to the Covid-19 pandemic dropped by 1.1 percent in February and by 73.5 percent in March. More at www.praguecitytourism.czHotel business and restaurants in Prague
Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zlatá Husa which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, reopened on June 1. The hotel, situated at the Prague’s central Wenceslas Square, saw over 8 million guests over the 100 years, most of them foreigners. Due to the coronavirus crisis, the hotel expects mainly domestic quests this year. More at: https://www.ambassador.cz/en/Hotel International Prague reopens in June 2020 and is prepared to welcome guests in its 65 newly designed superior rooms. While being closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel improved its F&B offer and prepared new healthy concept with focus on traditional home-made cuisine. Private hotel garden suitable for almost 1000 guests is suitable for afternoon drink, farewell / welcome cocktail or evening BBQ, the hotel´s highlight, tower with original mosaic by Max Švabinský, is suitable for cocktails and private parties. More at www.internationalprague.cz
New Beer Garden Karlín opened at Hilton Hotel Prague sunny terraces overlooking the Vltava River. The restaurant offers five beers on tap including lager, semi-dark or wheat, or the signature dark beer marinated ribs. Open every day from 11 am to 9 pm, seats 250. More at www.hiltonprague.com
Cultural events
The international music festival Dvořákova Praha will take place as originally planned from Sept. 4 to Sept. 20 in Rudolfinum, although foreign artists will be absent this year due to the coronavirus crisis. Semyon Bychkov, chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic, will be the only exception. He will open the festival on Sept. 4 with Antonín Dvořák’s Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra in B minor, Op. 104, B. 191 and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, B. 178, 'From the New World'. More at: https://www.dvorakovapraha.cz/Open House Praha Festival brings unforgettable architectural experiences every year, providing an opportunity to walk and explore the city, to share one’s perceptions and to discover the architecture and its historic and urbanistic context through all senses.
The concept of the festival is based on a direct experience, which cannot be replace by virtual tours. That is why the organizers have decided to postpone the festival. The 6th Open House Praha will take place from 1st till 6th September 2020.
The programme of the 5th year of Lednice-Valtice Music Festival, which will be held October 3 – October 17, draws on the rich inspirational sources of the cultural heritage of South Moravia: folk motifs, rich Jewish cultural traditions, or oriental elements of the Lednice-Valtice area. Therefore, the eight concerts of this year’s festival combine the refined aesthetics of classical music with the traditional folk culture of different nations and cultures. The music will return not only to the beautiful places – Valtice Castle, Lednice Chateau, Mikulov Castle, but also several news have been prepared for you. See more: https://www.lvhf.cz/en/
From the world of MICE
Congress Hotel Passage in Brno reopened after several years of reconstruction. The hotel, located in a metropolitan palace designed in 1928 by the famous architect Bohuslav Fuchs, offers accommodation in 103 luxury rooms, seven unique conference halls and a premium Bar & Lounge Passage restaurant. The hotel that after nationalization was given the name Slovan now regained its original name. More at www.hotelpassage.euThe Zátiší Catering Group is offering participants of online conferences a catering package delivered to them on the morning of the conference. Refreshments for each planned break in the program allow every participant to concentrate fully on the conference all day long without worrying about what to eat during the breaks. More at www.pragueconvention.cz
Holiday Inn Prague Congress Center has completed the last phase of its reconstruction by refurbishing the last 54 rooms, improving quality and comfort of the accommodation. The hotel also provides a brand new service – it offers rooms to rent and use as office. The price includes room rental, coffee/tea maker, Wi-Fi connection and parking in the hotel garage. More at www.pragueconvention.cz
