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Hungarian health workers flock to abroad

The number of young doctors and health workers going abroad to kept rising in the first half of 2014, Hungarian...

Tourism

KSH: Foreigners spend slightly more in Hungary

According to the latest data published by the Central Statistics Office (KSH), foreign visitors arriving to Hungary last year spent...

Tourism

Ministry to publish tobacco concessions data

Following a court ruling, the Ministry of National Development is publishing the public information regarding tobacco concessions on August 1,...

Tourism

BBJ in print: Investment tips and tourism report

Do you know where to invest in Hungary and what kind of risks to expect now that the Hungarian National...

Tourism

KSH: Jobless rate unchanged at 8.0%

The average unemployment rate among Hungarians between the ages of 15 and 74 was 8.0% in April-June, the Central Statistics...

Tourism

KSH: Hungarians take fewer domestic trips

Although Hungarians' daily spending rose in 2013, total spending on domestic tourism was little changed from 2012, as both the...

Tourism

KSH: Slow recovery in the housing sector

Both the number of dwellings built and dwelling construction permits rose by a respective 22% and 18% in the first...

Hotels

EU, state help fund hotel expansion

The Arabian-themed Hotel Meses Shiraz in the northern Hungarian town of Egerszalók expanded capacity with a HUF 470 mln European...

Tourism

HUF 13 bln deposited in tax-free accounts in Q2

Hungarian banks opened "Stability Savings Accounts" with deposits of HUF 12.942 bln in Q2, and the amount deposited doubled from...

Sights

Nomura: Despite MNB claims, more interest cuts due

Although National Bank of Hungary’s (MNB) Governor György Matolcsy said yesterday that the surprisingly high cut rates of 20bp are...

Tourism

KSH: Gross wages up 4.9% y.o.y. in May

Flat prices helped average gross wages in Hungary rise 4.9% year-on-year in May, the latest publication of the Central Statistics...

Sights

Official: Job program encouraged 110,000 hires

Hungarian companies have saved HUF 170 bln thanks to the government’s job protection plan, Hungarian Magyar Nemzet reported today. Businesses...

Sights

Companies delaying payment of chamber fees

As many as 150,000 companies failed to pay the mandatory Chamber of Commerce registration fee this year, Hungarian daily Magyar...

Tourism

Borsodchem plans to build new plant for €84 mln

Chinese-owned chemical company BorsodChem is planning to establish a new hydrochloric acid condensation plant in Kazincbarcika, via an €84 mln...

Tourism

Hotel stays edge up 2.9% y.o.y. in May

The number of guest nights at commercial accommodations in Hungary rose by 2.9% year-on-year in May, the Central Statistics Office...

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%...