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Forint weakens ahead of Fed decision

The forint traded at 317.51 to the euro around 5:30 in the evening on Wednesday, weakening from 316.06 late Tuesday,...

Tourism

Lufthansa Technik eyes new base at Debrecen airport

German aviation company Lufthansa Technik is planning to establish a base at Hungary’s Debrecen international airport, eastern Hungary, deputy CEO...

Tourism

GKI raises GDP growth forecast for 2016 to 2.7%

Economic research institute GKI has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2016 to 2.3% from its earlier projection of 2%,...

Tourism

KSH: Hungary’s guest nights up 1.2% in October

The guest turnover of Hungaryʼs accommodation establishments, measured in tourism nights, increased by an overall 1.2%, with the number of...

Sights

Prompt, convenient, affordable health care now available for expats

PROMOTION: Have you ever injured your leg while playing sports? Maybe you came down with the flu just a few days...

Tourism

Secret service responds to bomb scare at British Intʼl School

Hungaryʼs secret service and counter-terrorism unit (TEK) were called to the British International School in Óbuda this morning after the...

Sights

Government launches anti-refugee ad campaign

The Hungarian government has introduced a series of full-page advertisements highlighting the many flaws of the European Commission’s mandatory plan...

Sights

CCIU organizes traditional Christmas Gala

The Italian-Hungarian Chamber of Commerce (CCIU) in Hungary and “Virtuózok” is holding its traditional Christmas Gala Dinner on December 15,...

Sights

Ásotthalom mayor plans anti-refugee conference

The mayor of Ásotthalom, László Toroczkai, is organizing a conference for people from all over Europe who are opposed to...

Sights

IKEA signs long-term lease with C&W

Swedish furniture company IKEA signed a long-term lease for its new external pick-up facility in Tulipán Park Biatorbágy, owned by...

Tourism

NFSZ: Hungary’s jobseeker numbers down 15% in October

The number of registered jobseekers in Hungary was down by a year-on-year 15% in October, to 334,400 compared to the...

Tourism

Blue chip treasury stock little changed in November

The treasury share stock of OTP Bank edged up in November, while drugmaker Richterʼs stock fell slightly, according to disclosures...

Sights

Parliament greenlights tax authority under ministry’s authority

The Hungarian Parliament yesterday approved legislation to transform the National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV) from an independent central body...

Hotels

Hotel Yacht Wellness and Business to open in Siófok in January

Hungarian owned financing firm SH-Fejlesztő inaugurated a HUF 1.7 billion four-star hotel in Siófok, western Hungary, near Lake Balaton, yesterday,...

Tourism

Editorial: Refugees are victims, not a threat

The following is the Editorial from the November 27 biweekly edition of the Budapest Business Journal....

Hotels

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

Hotels

TRIBE Budapest Stadium Brings Business Events, Networking and Hospitality Under One Roof

Corporate events increasingly extend beyond the meeting room, combining formal business programs with networking, hospitality and opportunities for more informal...

Tourism

When the Wine Region Comes Alive: Unique Late-summer and Fall Experiences Await in Tállya

Tállya is not a place where time stands still; rather, it is a sanctuary where history, art, and gastronomy blend...

Business Events in a Historic Setting: Continental Hotel Budapest

From focused board meetings and training days to conferences, gala dinners and year-end celebrations, Continental Hotel Budapest offers a flexible...

Budapest Airport Winter Schedule Adds Marsa Alam and More Flights to Asia and Europe

Budapest Airport's 2026/27 winter schedule, which began on October 25, offers more than 185 destinations and approximately 10% more bookable...

Creating Value by Pairing Hotel Character with an International Brand

The Hotel Erzsébet has been renovated and relaunched as the Hotel Erzsébet City Center Budapest, a member of Radisson Individuals,...

Budapest Hotels Outperform Regional Rivals Despite Lower Guest Numbers

Budapest’s hotels delivered some of the strongest results in CEE, posting an 81.3% occupancy rate, and leading the region with...

Kissmiklos Marks Shift to Fine Art With ‘Lobbyism’ Exhibition at Hotel Clark

Hungarian artist kissmiklos is shifting his creative focus entirely to fine art, marking the transition with “Lobbyism,” an exhibition that...

Tourism Agency Consults 70 Industry Groups on Strategy Through 2036

The Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) is drawing on recommendations from 70 professional organizations to develop a sector strategy through 2036,...

Renewing the Spirit of Countryside Wellness Hospitality

More than a year after taking over Sárvár’s Spirit Hotel Thermal Spa, Zoltán Árvai is balancing the traditions of an...

Hungary Tourism Arrivals Fall 7.3% in August as Foreign Demand Drops

Tourist arrivals at Hungarian accommodation establishments fell 7.3% year-on-year to nearly 2.6 million in August, as international arrivals dropped 13%....

Hotel Clark Budapest Retains Michelin Key for Second Consecutive Year

Hotel Clark Budapest, the flagship hotel of Unione Hotel Management, has retained its Michelin Key, recognizing its approach to contemporary...

Twelve Hungarian Hotels Feature in 2026 Michelin Key Selection

Twelve Hungarian hotels have been included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 Michelin Key selection, with Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace...

TRIBE Budapest Stadium Brings Business Events, Networking and Hospitality Under One Roof

Corporate events increasingly extend beyond the meeting room, combining formal business programs with networking, hospitality and opportunities for more informal...

Hungary Tourism Nights Edge Up in July as Arrivals Slip

Nearly 2.5 million guests spent 6.7 million tourism nights at accommodation establishments in Hungary in July, with arrivals down 0.4%...

Budapest Castle District to Hold Referendum on Airbnb Rentals

Budapest’s District I will hold a referendum on rules governing Airbnb rentals, allowing residents to decide on the future regulation...

When the Wine Region Comes Alive: Unique Late-summer and Fall Experiences Await in Tállya

Tállya is not a place where time stands still; rather, it is a sanctuary where history, art, and gastronomy blend...

Hungary’s Tourist Arrivals, Guest Nights Decline in June

Nearly 1.9 million guests spent 4.3 million tourism nights at accommodation establishments in Hungary in June, with arrivals falling 2.2%...