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Russia to observe Hungary from above

Russia has been given permission to carry out two observation flights over the territories of Hungary and Romania between May...

Sights

Let’s stop measles from crashing the World Cup in Brazil

The 2014 World Cup will be played next month in Brazil. It’s a fitting honor for a country that has...

Sights

A capital plan: Budapest chief architect talks development funding

From the Budapest Business Journal print edition: The long-term development strategy of Budapest, valid until 2030, was approved by the...

Tourism

More Ryanair flights from Budapest, fewer destinations

Ireland-based discount airline Ryanair will increase its outbound flights originating in Budapest from 69 to 71 in its winter season schedule. The...

Tourism

Narrow margins bring loss to Slovnaft

Slovakian oil and gas company Slovnaft, a unit of Hungary's MOL, booked a first-quarter loss of €8.6 million as revenue...

Sights

Bocuse d’Or Europe to come Budapest

The world’s most prestigious gastronomy competition entitled Bocuse d'Or would be hosted in Hungary capital Budapest in 2016 as it...

Sights

Riding Rockets into the Future. Whose Rockets, What Future?

Human spaceflight is not what it used to be. When, on May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American...

Tourism

KSH: Unemployment rate improves to 8.3% in Q1 2014

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) today reported a 3.5% year-on-year decrease in Hungary’s unemployment rate to 8.3% for 2014 through...

Sights

EC launches infringement procedure against “plaza ban”

The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against Hungary concerning a ban on the construction of large-scale shopping centers...

Hotels

Budapest hotel room service least expensive in Europe

In a study based on United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data undertaken by online portal TripAdvisor.com on room service...

Tourism

Registered businesses up just 1.2% y.o.y. for 2013

The number of registered business entities in Hungary rose 1.20% year-on-year to 1,827,692 in 2013, according to statistics released by...

Sights

Infocommunications authority halts media group merger

The competition authority has halted the merger of the Ringier and Axel-Springer media groups until the National Media and Infocommunications...

Tourism

Tourist stays, accommodation revenue up in February

Official figures released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) today say that in February, accommodation establishments in Hungary saw an...

Hotels

After Bell, Obama to publicly release ambassador qualifications

“Thanks” in part to the naming of TV soap opera producer/large-scale Obama campaign contributor Colleen Bradley Bell to the position...

Tourism

Study: Traffic congestion improving in Hungary

Would you believe that traffic congestion throughout Hungary is actually dramatically improving? That’s the contention of Spain-based Royal Automobile Club...

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%...