Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“Prague is to ban night-time pub crawls organised by travel agencies, in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting and attracting more ‘refined’ visitors instead. The Czech capital’s authorities say organised pub crawls — often aimed at foreign stag and hen dos — will be banned between 22:00 and 06:00 local time (21:00-05:00 BST). Deputy mayor Jiri Pospisil said he wanted the city to become a place where ‘refinement and respect for shared public space are a priority.’ Prague is not alone in its bid to deter rowdy tourists — many from the UK. Last year, Amsterdam launched a campaign to discourage young British men from travelling to the Dutch capital to use drugs and drink heavily.” (10/15/24)