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Israelis Drive Czech Republic to Become Europe's Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination

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By דניאל ארזי

First reported by Mako · Aug 4, 2026

What happened

The Czech Republic has become Europe’s fastest-growing tourist destination, driven by a doubling of Israeli visitors to Prague. This surge coincides with strengthened political, economic, and security ties between Prague and Jerusalem, including new business agreements and defense cooperation.

  • 01Czech Republic leads Europe with 18% annual tourism growth, surpassing Iceland and Denmark.
  • 02Prague's hotel occupancy exceeds 60%, fueled by a doubling of Israeli tourists from 92,000 to 206,000 (2023-2025).
  • 03Israeli visitors value Prague’s safety and rich Jewish heritage despite a recent 30% visitor drop amid Middle East tensions.
  • 04Czech and Israeli foreign ministers launched a business forum to boost cooperation in health, tech, security, and infrastructure.
  • 05Czech Republic opposes new EU trade sanctions on Israel and supports Israel diplomatically within the EU.
  • 06Security talks underway for Czech acquisition of Israeli air defense systems like Spyder and Arrow.

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In this story
People
Gideon Sa'ar
OrganizationsAmadeus Travel Intelligence, UN World Tourism Organization, Prague City Tourism, Israel-Czech Business Forum, European Union
PlacesCzech Republic, Prague, Israel, Jerusalem, Iceland, Denmark

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Israelis Drive Czech Republic to Become Europe's Fastest-Growing Tourism Destination
N12Center · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Israelis Drive Czech Republic's Rapid Tourism Growth and Strengthen Bilateral Ties

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