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Dunaferr layoffs suspended pending further talks

Representatives from ISD Dunaferr and the National Economy Ministry met yesterday for a brief meeting to discuss the possibility of...

Tourism

KSH: Healthy increase in guest nights in Hungary

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) released figures on commercial accommodation in Hungary which showed a 6.2% increase year-on-year for July...

Tourism

Forecast: August CPI to be 1.65%

Based on a poll of local analysts, daily newspaper Napi Gazdaság reckons that consumer price inflation (CPI) will likely be...

Tourism

Suspected Pink Panther busted in Hungary

In a case of Life Imitates Hollywood, Montenegrin authorities have reported the arrest and detainment of a suspect identified only...

Tourism

EBRD loan contract approved for e-ticket system

A €54.5 million European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) loan to the Budapest Transportation Center (BKK) to upgrade the...

Tourism

Hungary GDP up slightly in Q2

Tourism

KSH: Unemployment down to 10.1%

From the Central Statistics Office (KSH) today came its quarterly report on unemployment, with top news certainly the overall decrease...

Tourism

RBI down 60.2% for 2013, to scale back in Hungary

Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) released its figures for the first half of 2013 and as expected, the numbers were down...

Sights

Protest against forex “looting” in Astoria area

Amid the fun and events of St. István’s Day in Hungary, at least one group was seriously protesting against foreign...

Tourism

Sólyom Airways CEO: No passenger flights until October

On Sunday, the day on which Sólyom Hungarian Airways had originally announced tickets would be available, company CEO József Vágó...

Tourism

Sólyom Hungarian Airways: Ready for Sunday or…?

BBJ hasn’t given space to would-be new national airline Sólyom Hungarian Airways lately, so based on minimal buzz this morning...

Sights

Water-poor Roma in Ózd could demonstrate this week

A mass demonstration by the Roma people of Ózd originally planned for yesterday has been cancelled but, should the dispute...

Tourism

Tourism to Hungary up impressively in 2013

Now available publicly is the latest quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), and Hungary’s tourism industry can certainly...

Tourism

KSH: Construction up in Budapest, down in Hungary

The Central Statistics Office (KSH) released its report on construction for the first half of 2013, with the numbers showing...

Tourism

Sólyom Airways’ big plans suffer setback

Since Malév Hungarian Airlines closed its doors in February 2012, smaller airlines such as Wizz Air have managed to increase...

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%...