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Czech Tourism Law: Business regulations and consumer protections

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06 December 2024

Czech Tourism Law: Business regulations and consumer protections

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The Law No. 159/1999 Sb. sets regulations for tourism business activities, customer protections, and state responsibilities in the Czech Republic.

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Parliament of Czech Republic

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Czechia

Organisation Type

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

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The Law No. 159/1999 Sb., published by the Czech Republic's Parliament on June 30, 1999, regulates certain conditions for business activities in the tourism sector, including the offering, sale, and mediation of travel services. The law also outlines customer protection measures in case of travel agency insolvency and defines the responsibilities of state administration in tourism. Additionally, it specifies the types of tourism services and the conditions under which they can be provided (The original piece available only in Czech).

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