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First estimate puts Hungary GDP growth at 2.7% for Q4 2013

Today’s flash estimate from the Central Statistics Office (KSH) runs as follows: On the basis of the preliminary estimation of...

Tourism

KSH: Tourism industry see slight uptick in December

From the Central Statistics Office (KSH): In December 2013, the number of domestic tourism nights in Hungary rose 8.9% year-on-year,...

Tourism

President signs law on Paks nuclear power plant upgrade

President János Áder has signed a law on the upgrade of the Paks nuclear power plant, according to a statement...

Sights

On the Kerry plan, latest “Peace Process”

As U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry tries to move toward a resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the process is...

Sights

MaZsiHiSz: No Jewish participation in Holocaust events

After a meeting attended by representatives from Hungary’s Jewish communities, the leadership of the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Congregations (MaZsiHiSz)...

Sights

MNB investigation: Were news reports of ÁKK bonds “undue market influence”?

In its capacity as financial market regulator, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) yesterday reported the launching of a review...

Tourism

KSH: Unemployment decreases to 9.1% in 2013

From the Central Statistics Office (KSH): In the fourth quarter of 2013, the number of unemployed people was 403,000, some...

Sights

Committee established for casino license decisions

The National Economy Ministry has established a committee to prepare for decisions on casino licenses, business daily Világgazdaság reported on...

Tourism

Smoke out? Tobacco revenue, VAT down for 2013

Revenue from VAT and excise tax on tobacco fell almost 9% to HUF 425 billion last year, business daily Napi...

Tourism

CBRE: Investment property market to grow 10%-30%

Turnover on Hungary’s investment property market was valued at €270 million last year, and this year the amount is expected...

Sights

Terrorist threat to Hungarian Olympic athletes: Stay home

Fears of a possible terrorist attack against athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi have hit home: In...

Tourism

MNB cuts key rate by another 15 bp, down to 2.85%

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) decided to reduce the central bank’s key rate by 15...

Tourism

Analysts: MNB will cut base rate by 0.10% again

In advance of today’s announcement from the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on the central bank’s base rate, 80% of...

Tourism

Explosion at branch bank reported; none injured [Updated]

An explosion took place at a bank branch in the 13th district of Budapest early this morning, the National Police...

Tourism

World Bank: $2.4 billion sent home to Hungary in 2013

A newly-released report from the World Bank shows that a whopping $2.4 billion was sent into the country from Hungarian...

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%...