March 9th, 2010
Visegrad Group
V4 countries signed an agreement of cooperation in tourism. In 2010, the four central European countries plan joint promotion of their destinations mainly in Russia, USA, Japan, China, Brazil and India.
The four ministries responsible for tourism in Visegrád Four countries (V4), i.e. the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, signed a new agreement about cooperation in promotion of tourism. The document signed in February in Budapest includes a new marketing plan of V4 activities in 2010.
According to the Slovak Tourist Board among the target markets for the promotion of V4 this year are the Russian Federation, USA, Japan, China, Brazil and India. In Russia for instance a workshop is planned that will take place in Yekaterinburg. Among other activities are also a B2B road show, a fam trip for Russian tour operators around V4 countries, and e-learning program.
Similar promotion activities are prepared for American tour operators and journalists. In Asia the V4 countries will present themselves at a music workshop in Tokyo and will also participate in JATA in Tokyo, ITB Asia in Singapore and COTTM Beijing. For the first time the region will also launch extensive promotion in India and after a four year break also in Brazil.
The 2010 marketing plan was presented by the representatives of the national tourism boards, namely by SACR, Czechtourism, Magyar Turizmus Zrt. a Polska Organizacja Turystyczna, during a meeting with the state secretaries in Hungarian parliament.
Tags: Agreement, Bratislava, Budapest, Czech Republic, Hungary, Krakow, Poland, Prague, Slovakia, Tourism, Travel, Visegrad, Warsaw
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March 5th, 2010
Public Transport Prague Metro
According to the analysis conducted by the Federation Internationale de l”Automobile (FIA), the best public transport in Europe is in Munich, Helsinki and Vienna. Prague came fourth. The survey was conducted in 23 European countries.
Munich was the only city that achieved the rating “very good”. According to the researchers, the only thing that is not superb in Munich public transport is the fare, which has been rated only as “acceptable”. Helsinki on the other hand has good web pages. The worst system of public transport, on the other hand is according to FIA in Zagreb (Croatia), Ljubljana (Slovenia) and in Budapest (Hungary).
Prague achieved the overall rating “good”. The Czech capital has beaten its competition mainly because of reasonable ticket prices and numerous types of tickets available. The Czech News Agency reported that Prague did not do so well when it came to traveling time and the number of changes travelers have to make. Prague was ranked only as “acceptable” in this category. The same rating was given to the accessibility of the transport when going by bicycle or on foot.
In Prague the inspectors also criticized bad connections with the Ruzyne airport, which is served only by bus. They also responded negatively to the fact that ticket machines are limited mainly to the subway. The subway also, according to FIA, does not have enough lifts and escalators. However all information on the ticket machines is available in English and the tickets can be bought also via the internet or mobile phone.
As FIA commented, EU cities realize there is a need to improve the systems of public transport. More and more people live in the cities, which makes public transport even more important than in the past. It concerns not only people who live in the cities but also the commuters. To prevent future transport collapses the issues need to be addressed in advance.
Public Transport 2010: Test of 23 European Cities (EuroTest)
| |
City |
Country |
| 1 |
Munich |
Germany |
| 2 |
Helsinki |
Finland |
| 3 |
Vienna |
Austria |
| 4 |
Prague |
Czech Republic |
| 5 |
Hamburg |
Germany |
| 6 |
Copenhagen |
Denmark |
| 7 |
Frankfurt |
Germany |
| 8 |
Barcelona |
Spain |
| 9 |
Leipzig |
Germany |
| 10 |
Cologne |
Germany |
| 11 |
Rome |
Italy |
| 12 |
Bern |
Switzerland |
| 13 |
Paris |
France |
| 14 |
Brussels |
Belgium |
| 15 |
Amsterdam |
Netherlands |
| 16 |
Warsaw |
Poland |
| 17 |
Oslo |
Norway |
| 18 |
Lisbon |
Portugal |
| 19 |
Madrid |
Spain |
| 20 |
London |
UK |
| 21 |
Budapest |
Hungary |
| 22 |
Ljubljana |
Slovenia |
| 23 |
Zagreb |
Croatia |
Tags: Airport, Austrian, Bus, Czech, Europe, Metro, News, Prague, Public Transport, Tram, Vienna
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February 15th, 2010
2500 Years Marathon
In 2010, the world Marathon movement celebrates the 2500th anniversary of the Marathon Battle (490 BC) and the legend of Pheidippides the Greek soldier-runner who ran from the village of Marathon to Athens bearing the message of victory to the Athenians. This legend provided the impetus for the establishment of the Marathon as an event during the first Modern Olympic Games, held in Athens in 1896.
Hiroaki Chosa, President of AIMS (Association of International Marathons & Distance Races) commented: “2010 is an important year in the history of marathon running, marking the 2500th anniversary of the historical run from Marathon to Athens. AIMS is delighted to endorse the use of this logo amongst our 300 member races in 85 countries in order to acknowledge this great occasion.”
Prague is hosting three of the races!
27-03-2010: The Hervis Half Marathon of Prague
09-05-2010: The Volkswagen Marathon of Prague
11-09-2010: The Tesco Grand Prix Prague
Registrations can be made through: www.praguemarathon.com
Through that site you can also book your accommodation at: www.praguemarathonhotels.com or through: www.ctetourism.com
After 2.500 years it is about time to run Prague 
Tags: 2500 Years, Accommodation, AIMS, Athens, Czech Republic, Grand Prix, Greece, Marathon, Prague, Races
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February 11th, 2010
Incentive Trip Berlin
In our series of travel reasons we would today like to highlight a proven and valuable incentive trip to Berlin. Berlin is a true new metropol and any company event in this city has much potential. Getting your team or your clients out to an inspiring surrounding and entertain them besides having some solid quality meeting time, will leave an unforgettable memory and will create a stronger bond, whether company internal or with your clients.
Description:
Berlin, a city with many identities, many different city parts all having their own atmosphere and therefore a perfect destination for an incentive trip. This huge capital has so much to offer that choices will have to be made but success therefore is also difficult to avoid.
Package example
Day 1:
- Airport welcome by Berlin Bears…
- VIP Transfers to your Berlin hotel
- Check in a centrally located 4 or 5 star hotel
- Welcome reception with cocktails and canapés
- Evening show dinner in one of Berlins manyan unique Berlins fine dine restaurant venue.
Day 2:
- Breakfast
- Half day meeting room with coffee break and lunch at the hotel
- Berlin Trabant Safari: an interactive rally covering all highlights of the German capital. Each Trabant will have its own guide and at several stops the small teams have to perform an assignment
- German style evening: music, dance, beer, wurst, sauerkraut… a fun and totally schones experience.
Day 3:
- Breakfast
- Half day meeting room with coffee break and lunch at the hotel
- Afternoon East Berlin Challenge: work with your team as you create your own short film. You will all receive roles, tasks which need to be completed and details of what you need to doEvening Party Dinner in a Berlin restaurant/club. The last evening asks for a party. What better place than a restaurant club where all in one. Starting with a drink at the bar, a dinner at what later is going to be the dance floor, concluded by a night partying.
Day 4
- Breakfast
- Check out with farewell present
- VIP Transfer to the airport.
Obviously we can adapt the program based on your exact requirements, the purpose of the trip, the number of days available, flight planning and of course your budget.
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February 10th, 2010
Corporate Prague Running 2010
Are you having hard time to find motivation at work or in training? It’s time to set a new goal. Form a team of 4 members and register now for one of the races of the PIM Running Circuit 2010.
Running in teams makes it easier! Start training now and take part in the
Hervis Corporate Half Marathon on 27 March 2009 and in the Volkswagen Corporate Marathon on 9 May 2009
There are 2 options to participate:
- RELAY RACE Every member runs 1 of the course, in case of Corporate Half Marathon 5km, captain 6,097 km and in case of Corporate Marathon 10 km and captain 12,195 km.
- TEAM RACE Every member runs the full distance (i.e. 4 × 21.097 km). The individual running times are cumulated for the final team ranking.
This year Prague International Marathon spol. s r.o. (”PIM”) has received the very prestigious IAAF Road Race Gold Label 2010 for the Hervis Prague Half Marathon, one of the three main races in the PIM Running Circuit.
All teams are invited to the AWARD CEREMONY PARTY (bigger then ever) at the hotel Hilton with cultural program, refreshment and lots of fun.
Register and pay now to get a specially discounted price!
Hervis Corporate Half Marathon 27 March 2010 Volkswagen Corporate Marathon 9 May 2010
| Registration date |
Price |
|
Registration date |
Price |
| by 27 February 2010 |
225€ |
|
by 09 April 2010 |
250 € |
| by 23 March 2010 |
250€ |
|
by 04 May 2010 |
300 € |
| in person at the Half Marathon Expo |
300€ |
|
at the Marathon Sport Expo |
350 € |
The registration fee includes:
- Invitation to the award ceremony GALA-EVENING at Hotel Hilton in Prague
- LOGO placed on the start numbers ( for companies registered 4 weeks before the race)
- Free regular running training sessions with an experienced trainer
- adidas T-shirt, medal, diploma and result CD sent by post, presents from race partners and much more!
We are looking forward to meeting you on the start line!
Please contact us for more information regarding registration, accommodation, flights, transfers, etc. on +420 226 804 081 or by e-mail at: reservations @ praguemarathonhotels.com by CTE Tourism
Tags: 2010, Accommodation, Corporate, Czech Republic, Mararton, Prague, Races, Registration, Running, Team
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February 9th, 2010
'The Habsburg Capitals' - Vienna
In our product focus sequence we’d like to focus your attention on one of our leisure packages designed for groups. ‘The Habsburg Capitals’ Package is a classical package combining the visit of thee of Europe’s nicest and most vibrant cities.
During the Habsburg dynasty, the current nations of Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic (and Slovakia) had Vienna as their imperial capital. Needless to say that this century’s long period contributed to a cultural connection. Furthermore these three amazing cities are located all within a 6 hours drive at the furthest, making it a great possibility to visit all three in a combination tour. All three cities are specific and everyone seems to like one over the other in different aspects: Vienna being the upscale emperor city, Budapest the fast moving entertaining capital and Prague, with its middle age Old Town and Castle sights.
CTE Tourism offers a custom designed package according to the requirements and budgets of groups interrested in this trip. Our guarantee of excellent service combined with a very competitive pricing will ensure overall client satisfaction.
Please feel free to inquire for more information or request for a quote for your independant group(s) and/or series.
Tags: Group Package, Leisure Tourism
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January 5th, 2010
CTE Tourism WebPage Italiano
The CTE Tourism website with travel ideas and reasons has now been published in Italian and Dutch as well. Offers in Central and Eastern European cities of interrest as Prague, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Warsaw and Berlin are available.
We offer services for accommodation booking only but also in combination with transfers, excursions, private guides, restaurant lunches and dining, meetings, incentive and active events. These travel packages are offered in our sections of event, leisure, business and sports tourism.
Many of the packages offered are adaptable so that any different number of travel days, budget or specific wishes can be anticipated on.
Please feel free to comment, ask, request any of our services to see how we can adapt it to your liking while remaining competitive in pricing and ensuring our local handling to be very service minded.
Wishing everyone a great day!
Tags: Tourism Services Prague Berlin Budapest Vienna Italian Dutch Italiano Nederlands
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January 4th, 2010
CTE Tourism New Years Wishes 2010
May the new year bring us a lot of travel minded people looking for added value, fair pricing and personal services. We’re welcoming you!
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December 18th, 2009
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The Prague Pillow Fight is a new tradition before students leave back to their homes for the season holidays. The tradition is in size not yet comparable to a Pamplona bull run but it takes huge proportions and increases popularity rapidly. Wonder why? Check the video as well! When you take your hotel pillow, please realize it isn’t coming back in one piece Normally the fight takes 4 minutes but in reality it doesn’t stop till all pillows are done with. The yesterdays event on Prague’s Old Town Square wasn’t over in less than 45 minutes! Sleep well 
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Tags: Prague Pillow Fight 2009 Old Town Square Tourism
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