Regional tourism officials in Hradec Králové announced on 3 November that international arrivals broke all-time records in 2024, topping 1.54 million overnight visitors. The Czech Statistical Office data, released locally and analysed by the news portal Hradecká Drbna, show double-digit growth from Israel (+114 %), Austria (+34 %) and Poland (+29 %).
Why it matters for mobility: global companies headquartered in the automotive and defence corridor around Kvasiny and Hradec rely heavily on short-term project travel. Hoteliers report mid-week occupancy above 80 % even outside ski season, tightening the market for long-stay corporate apartments. Relocation firms say rents in Hradec and Trutnov have risen 9 % year-on-year, and they urge assignees to secure housing three months in advance.
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The region attributes its success to rail links that put Prague Airport within two hours and a marketing shift to family-friendly cycling and spa packages. Authorities plan €12 million in infrastructure upgrades, including bilingual signage and a digital visitor-tax platform to streamline compliance for Airbnb hosts.
For HR teams placing staff in the region, expect rising accommodation costs and intensified competition for bilingual service staff—a recurring theme across Czech secondary cities.
Why it matters for mobility: global companies headquartered in the automotive and defence corridor around Kvasiny and Hradec rely heavily on short-term project travel. Hoteliers report mid-week occupancy above 80 % even outside ski season, tightening the market for long-stay corporate apartments. Relocation firms say rents in Hradec and Trutnov have risen 9 % year-on-year, and they urge assignees to secure housing three months in advance.
The region attributes its success to rail links that put Prague Airport within two hours and a marketing shift to family-friendly cycling and spa packages. Authorities plan €12 million in infrastructure upgrades, including bilingual signage and a digital visitor-tax platform to streamline compliance for Airbnb hosts.
For HR teams placing staff in the region, expect rising accommodation costs and intensified competition for bilingual service staff—a recurring theme across Czech secondary cities.
