The Ministry for Regional Development of the Czech Republic (MRD) belongs to the system of central bodies of the state administration of the Czech Republic in areas defined by relevant legal documents. With its powers, competences and responsibilities for managing funds, it plays an important role in government. The Ministry was established with effect from 1 November 1996 and is the central body of the state administration in matters of: regional policy, housing policy, development of housing and housing stock, rental of apartments and non-residential premises, planning, building regulations, expropriation, investment policy, tourism , public auctions and real estate activities, funeral services.

Tourism

The Ministry exercises the function of methodical and coordination body for all entities operating in the area of tourism. The State Tourism Policy Concept in the Czech Republic for the period of 2014 – 2020 constitutes a mid-term strategic document, which is first of all based on development potential of tourism in the Czech Republic and is an indispensable instrument for the activities of the Ministry in this field.

The employment of legislative instrument to establish better conditions for the development of tourism in the Czech Republic represents an important goal of the Ministry in this field. By means of clear rules, The Ministry intends to achieve better protection of consumers and to set forth the rules for the operation of tour operators and travel agencies.

The Ministry has been involved in the activities of international organisations in the field of tourism and the outcomes are presented international conference and trade fairs. Through the Czech Tourist Authority - CzechTourism, the Ministry presents the Czech Republic both abroad and on domestic market as an interesting tourist destination.

The Ministry carries out a number of projects financed from EU structural funds which are going to contribute to the development of tourism in the Czech Republic.

Tourism

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