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No more ‘alco-tourism’: Prague says goodbye to late-night pub crawls

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No more ‘alco-tourism’: Prague says goodbye to late-night pub crawls

From bars to culture: Prague bans pub crawls in push for responsible tourism

The Czech capital has approved a ban on organised nighttime pub crawls, a popular pastime for tourists that has raked in the cash for bars but caused misery for residents and authorities alike.

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The outings, which see bar in Prague’s historic district, drew more than 7 million tourists last year. But they have brought loud noises at night and garbage on the streets, and have been one of the more unsavoury outcomes of over-tourism felt across Europe.

Prague finally decided to enforce a ban, which will take effect in November, after trying to deal with groups of rowdy and drunk visitors for years.

Adam Zabranský, a member of the city’s council who drafted the proposal that was approved this week, said the measure will address noise, security and reputational concerns — but its aim wasn’t to prevent people from having a drink in this beer-loving country.

“We don’t want to support cheap alco-tourism that’s unfortunately still quite common in Prague,” Zabranský told The Associated Press.

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The ban will be enforced by the city police force between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., with organizers of the pub crawls who violate it facing fines of up to 100,000 koruna ($4,300).

The radical move came after previous efforts to deal with the issue failed, including the appointment of a night mayor in 2019, a city official whose job was to minimize the impact of nightlife on residents.

“It would be great if the owners of the establishments take their share of responsibility,” Zabranský said. “As it is, the residents in the busy areas face the negative consequences while the bar owners participating in the pub crawls make profit and don’t care about the problems.”

The move is part of the city’s long-term strategy to promote cultural tourism and to attract people to stay longer than just for a weekend and come back again. People coming to experience culture behave differently than those who arrive to drink all weekend long,” Zabranský said.

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An agency organizing the pub crawls called the ban “a populist move.” A group of dozens of participants on Thursday apparently enjoyed their experience.

“(The pub crawl) was very nice,” Melissa Haine from Germany said. “I think it’s very funny, and you get to know new people.”

Another agency, the Drunken Monkey, said in a statement sent to the AP on Friday that by imposing the ban the city ”makes a mistake that will make the situation even worse.”

It argued that organizers and pub crawl guides are the ones “who help the city and police keep people quiet and enforce the rules on noise and others.”

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“Without the guides, the problems with noise will become even worse,” it said.

The agency said it has not been fined due to noise since its operations began in 2011 and no complaint about noise was registered on the streets they use.

The latest move by Prague doesn’t mean that visitors would face obstacles to tasting local beer in a country that is the world’s largest consumer of the drink per capita.

“Czechia has exceptional potential in beer tourism, thanks to its long history of brewing, unique breweries and the current trend of experiential and sustainable tourism,” said František Reismüller, the head of the country’s tourist authority.

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“Our goal is to show that beer travel can be not only about tasting great beer, but also about learning about Czech culture, traditions and history.”

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

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Siddharth Malhotra carries pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s bag in unseen pic from New York ahead of Met Gala 2025

One of Bollywood actor Kiara Advani’s most exciting and memorable years will be 2025. Kiara and her famous husband, Sidharth Malhotra, revealed their first child’s impending arrival in February of this year. The couple and soon-to-be parents were seen outside a hospital two weeks ago, and Kiara was the first to show off her gorgeous baby bulge and pregnancy glow.

To top it all off, Kiara will soon be attending her first Met Gala! She and Siddharth were photographed outside their New York hotel only last night. A fan posted this photo of Kiara Advani and Siddharth Malhotra on social media when they arrived at their New York hotel. Now, it has In a heartwarming display of affection, Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra.

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Recently spotted in New York City carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag, ahead of her much-anticipated Met Gala 2025 debut. The candid moment, captured outside their hotel, quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture

Kiara, expecting her first child with Siddharth, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online. The photo, shared on Reddit, garnered comments like.

The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering.

Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood glamour and appearance at the Met Gala marks a significant milestone to walk the red He’s holding her bag they’re so highlighting the couple’s endearing dynamic international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen support during this special time.

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In a heartwarming moment captured in New York City, Bollywood actor Siddharth Malhotra was seen carrying his pregnant wife Kiara Advani’s handbag as they entered their hotel ahead of the Met Gala 2025. The candid photograph, shared by a fan on Reddit, quickly went viral, with fans praising Siddharth’s supportive gesture Kiara, expecting her first child Siddharth.

Looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. Siddharth, dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed closely behind, holding her white handbag—a simple yet touching act that resonated with fans online The couple, who tied the knot in February 2023, announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Kiara’s appearanc.

At the Met Gala marks a significant milestone, as she prepares to walk the red carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble. While it’s yet to be confirmed if Siddharth will accompany her on the red carpet, his presence in New York underscores his unwavering support during this special time Fans eagerly await Kiara’s Met Gala debut, anticipating a blend of Bollywood.

Glamour and international fashion flair. With Siddharth by her side, the couple continues to capture hearts, embodying love and partnership both on and off the screen Kiara, expecting her first child with, looked radiant in an oversized jacket layered over a midi dress, subtly showcasing her baby bump. , dressed casually in a button-down shirt, followed Kiara’s carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta ensemble.

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