Prague has successfully managed the transition from Communist control to Capitalist free market policies, bringing prosperity to the Czech Republic. The dynamics of this process can be better understood as students observe businesses organising to compete in new markets, as well as experiencing the constraints of Communism.
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Business & Economics Student Tours to Prague
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Business & Economics Student Tours to Prague
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Ceramics Factory
A visit to this fantastic ceramics factory shows students how different ceramics are made along with its production methods. Students will learn about the factories history and can even try out some ceramic production themselves.
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Glass Factory
Take a guided tour around a factory that specializes in glass production. Students gain an insight into how glass is made and its packaging processes. The guide includes information on the history of the company, its financial development and health & safety procedures.
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Tesco Distribution Centre
The well known company has gained such a rapid growth of production and development over the past 10 years or so. Within the Czech Republic, it remains as one of the primary brands. The tour includes a visit to the logistic centre and two major store halls contained with goods.
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CERGE Institute
Part of the Charles University, take a visit to the institute and experience a business and economics lecture. During the lecture, students will be informed on the history of the Czech Republic, the political system, economic development, state budgets, unemployment numbers and import and export systems.
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Becherovka Distillery
In contrast to the many breweries specialising in beer, take a visit to a distillery to gain insight into the production of sprits. This particular distillery is famous for producing the Czech spirit, Carlsbad Bitter Becherovka, since the 1800's. Learn about production, packaging and marketing procedures and the company's history and background.
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Aquacentrum Lagoon
Take a break from city life and enjoy the swimming pools and water slides. Sports halls can be booked so groups can enjoy themselves whilst party leaders get to take shifts to check out the spa and sauna facilities!
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River Cruises and Buffet lunch
The Vltava is 430kms long and flows directly through Prague offering the perfect chance for a cruise and lunch whilst enjoying the sites from a different perspective.
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Venues in West Bohemia
A concert at Collonade in KV or a visit to the Church of St.Ann in Sedlec could be combined with sightseeing and a visit to the glassfactory Moser / visit to Becher museum, or do a stop in Pilsen en-route and visit the brewery, dinner in local restaurant of KV recommended.
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Venues in Central Bohemia
A music concert in Podebrady could be combined with a visit to the Skoda Car Factory in Mlada Boleslav or Kutna Hora - tour of the town, visit to Cathedral of St.Barbora, museum and Ossuary Sedlec.
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Film Locations
Prague's low prices, long tradition of film-making and architectural diversity and beauty have meant that it has stood in for a number of cities in major Hollywood blockbusters such as: the Bourne Identity and the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Students can see how these factors have combined to build a strong sector of the economy.
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Staropramen Brewery
See how this Czech favourite beer is produced, how it uses modern technological processes to adapt to its target market and how the business has grown internationally.
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Skoda Factory
Observe how the Skoda brand has survived upheavals to modernise, collaborate and retain a competitive edge. Visits to the production facilities allow students to study the role of theoretical organisational processes in real-life business. They can also explore the role of manufacturing in a modern economy.
Suggested Accommodation
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Hotel Duo
This block-style modern hotel offers a very good standard of accommodation in comfortable rooms and good access to the city. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a bowling alley and rehearsal rooms (additional charges may apply).
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A & O Prague
Location: Prague
Facilities: Less than 15 minutes away from all of Prague's points of interest, with easy access to metro and three trams, plus a night tram. A&O Hostel Prague is located across from the Exhibition Grounds complex which offers many entertainment possibilities and Stromovka Prague's largest park. All rooms have private facilities and TV. The hostel was completely renovated in 2005
Capacity: 31 Rooms / 111 Beds
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Hotel Populous
Location: Prague
Facilities: Each of the 77 spacious and comfortable rooms is equipped with satellite TV, hair dryer, safe-deposit box, WIFI connection, telephone and bathroom with a tub or shower-bath. The hotel also has a conference room for group meetings and is within easy access of the city centre.
Capacity: 77 Rooms
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