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Hungarian-designed sports complex to open in China

A large cultural and sports complex designed by Hungarian architects is scheduled to open in south China in a few...

Sights

Editorial: On the ease of falling from grace

From the Budapest Business Journal print edition: People loyal to any political system often get rewarded for their troubles. But...

Sights

Futureal to buy out Caelum Development share in Poland mall

Property developer Futureal has agreed to buy out its 50-50 partner, Poland-based Caelum Development in the NoVa Park shopping center...

Tourism

EY: Substantial increase in Hungary M&A in 2013

EY has released its 2013 M&A Barometer for Central and Southeastern Europe (CSE), a region comprising the countries of Hungary,...

Tourism

First Moscow-to-Hévíz flight lands

The first scheduled flight from Moscow, carrying close to 180 passengers, landed at Hévíz-Balaton Airport on Sunday; the flight will...

Sights

Compagnie Pál Frenák: 15 years in motion

The 15 year-old Compagnie Pál Frenák celebrates its anniversary with a sequel to Tricks & Tracks, a play that debuted...

Tourism

14.6% increase in Provident Pénzügyi clientele in ‘13

Sub-prime lender Provident Pénzügyi had 307,000 clients at the end of 2013, 14.6% more than a year earlier, business daily...

Tourism

3,600+ companies liquidated in Hungary in February

A total of 3,662 companies underwent liquidation in Hungary during the month of February, the second-highest monthly total ever (behind...

Tourism

Orbán: Hungary tourism numbers “remarkable”

Following a meeting with Lake Balaton hotel directors in Siófok on Monday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán proclaimed that Hungary’s 2013...

Sights

The Ukraine crisis: Revolting complexity

From the Budapest Business Journal print edition: Many in the world are celebrating the overthrow of the political regime in...

Sights

Prologis widens portfolio with 16,000-sqm Prague acquisition

Already market leader in Central and Eastern Europe industrial real estate development, Prologis Inc. today just got bigger with the...

Sights

Plans for HUF 75 million Liget Budapest museum project outlined

Human Resources Minister Zoltán Balog outlined plans yesterday for the HUF 75 billion “Liget Budapest” museum project in Budapest’s city...

Sights

Budapest, Hévíz, Hajdúszoboszló top tourist spots

State tourism agency Magyar Turizmus yesterday announced that in 2013 the three most popular tourist destinations were Budapest, Hévíz and...

Tourism

KSH: Unemployment rate down to 8.9%

Though November to January is not truly a standard quarterly unit for reportage of demographic figures, the Central Statistics Office...

Tourism

Lufthansa passenger count up 4.4% in 2013

Lufthansa group carried 1.01 million passengers on Hungarian flights in 2013, up 4.4% from the previous year, country director Gábor...

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%...