Mariánské Lázně during the era of socialism was a decaying town, but during the last 15 years has it improved immensely.
Nowadays the town lives again with spa industry and tourism. Among other economical branches are agriculture, forestry and food-processing industry.
The spa industry is also a domain of education – 1st Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague opened university bachelor studies – branch physiotherapy and balneology in Mariánské Lázně. Doctors of the company Marienbad Kur 
& Spa Hotels - Léčebné lázně Mariánské Lázně a.s. also take part in teaching and specialised preparation for students.
In addition the local high schools adapt to tourism – besides the Secondary Grammar School, there is a Commercial Academy and Hotel and Catering high school.
Mariánské Lázně is situated directly on the railway and road route Plzeň - Cheb, which enables good connections with the world.
