The event entitled, Czech Republic: Land of Stories was organised by CzechTourism’s London branch under the direction of Katarina Hobbs, together with Irish company Travel Media. Deputy Ambassador Petr Kubera from the Czech Embassy in Ireland delivered the opening speech.

During the evening there were presentations by representatives from CzechTourism, the Prague Information Service, Vaclav Havel Airport Prague and the Barcelo Hotel. The presentations were accompanied by a rich tasting menu of classic Czech cuisine in the main hall of the hotel and musical accompaniment from a jazz band led by Czech violinist Klara Janu.

Feedback from the more than 100 attendees was very positive with Irish partners highly evaluating the engaging presentations and information that was shared. Following the event there was an immediate response in the Irish media focusing on Czech tourism (www.ittn.ie). Not only were a number of new business contacts established during the evening, but also the Czech Republic was shown from many different angles that the professional public were unaware of.

 

Director of the London office of CzechTourism Katarina Hobbs and Deputy Ambassador of the Czech Embassy in Ireland Petr Kubera

 

During the presentations at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin

 

Deputy Ambassador of the Czech Embassy in Ireland Petr Kubera

 

Marketing Director of the Prague Information Service Katerina Pavlitova

 

Director of the London office of CzechTourism Katarina Hobbs

During the presentations at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin

 

Violinist Klara Janu and her accompaniment in the lobby of the Shelbourne Hotel