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KSH: Guest nights up 2.5%

The number of guest nights at commercial accommodations in Hungary was up 2.5% y.o.y. reaching 2,069,000 in September, the Central...

Sights

Graphisoft Park Q3 profit climbs by more than one-third

Graphisoft Park, a listed company that owns and operates a business park in the north of Budapest, saw a rise...

Sights

The U.S., Cuba and Ebola: A Common Enemy

On October 28, the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for the 23rd year in a row to condemn the...

Tourism

Czomba: More fostered workers in 2015

The government plans to offer fostered worker employment to another 50,000 people from July 1, Sándor Czomba, state secretary responsible...

Tourism

Controversial congestion levy expected in 2016

The long anticipated Budapest congestion levy may finally be introduced in 2016, according to a report by figyelő.hu....

Tourism

KSH: Jobless rate falls to 7.4%

Hungary's unemployment rate between July and September 2014 was 7.4%, a decrease of 2.4% compared to the same period last...

Sights

Hungarian software firm develops crisis management system for HUF 1 bln

Hungarian software firm IDM SYS invested HUF 1.124 bln in the development of an integrated crisis prevention and management system,...

Tourism

Lufthansa cancels 18 flights due to strike

After the workers of German airline Lufthansa went on strike on Monday, the German airline announced yesterday that it cancelled...

Sights

Forint mixed on interbank market

The forint was trading at 306.46 to the euro late Tuesday on the interbank forex market, up from 307.21 late...

Tourism

KSH: Business employment up y.o.y. in August, down from July

The number of employees in Hungary's business sector rose 3.0% in August year-on-year, but dropped from the previkous month, a...

Hotels

Report: Hungarian hotels inflate star ratings

Ten percent of Budapest hotels are not actually qualified for the stars they’re claiming – and the situation outside of...

Sights

Controlling Brazil’s Amazonian deforestation

Brazil’s Amazonian deforestation declined dramatically from 2004 to 2012, and many have been quick to claim credit for the improvement....

Sights

Russian railway company discontinues service to Budapest

Russia's railway company is planning to discontinue its regular passenger service to Budapest, Hungary on December 1 due to the...

Tourism

Scheidt & Bachmann to revamp Budapest ticket system

Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) awarded German-based global solutions provider Scheidt & Bachmann a €91 mln five-year contract to design,...

Tourism

Surplus on trade narrows, August c/a figures show

Hungary's surplus on external trade – especially the trade of goods – saw a sharp decrease in August, and was...

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%...