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Parliament eliminates paper-based guest books

Parliament voted on a package of amendments to the law that will eliminate the use of paper-based guest books in...

Tourism

Slovenia tourist arrivals at 10-month high in June

Tourist arrivals in Slovenia soared 212% year-on-year to 765,119 people in June, the largest flow of tourists since August 2021,...

Hotels

Matild Palace 1 Year on: ‘It’s all About the People.’

When Selim Ölmez moved from hotel manager of the Matild Palace to general manager in May, his overall responsibilities grew,...

Tourism

Hungary 14th best-placed in Europe in tourism recovery

As countries across the world remove travel limitations and relax their borders, the global tourism industry is on track to...

Tourism

BÁL Resort Hotel in Balatonalmádi Reopens After 2 Years

After a complete renovation, the BÁL Resort in Balatonalmádi on the northeastern tip of Lake Balaton has reopened its doors....

Tourism

Most Hungarians go Digital When Paying Abroad

Hungarian travelers prefer using their bank cards or smart devices to pay while holidaying abroad, according to Visa’s Travel and...

Tourism

Törley to Commemorate 140 Years of Bubbly in Budafok

Hungary’s leading pezsgő producer hopes its celebrations will help visitors learn that Budapest has tourist attractions far beyond the popular...

Tourism

Celebrity Cruises Takes Delivery of ‘Transformational’ Cruise Ship

Celebrity Cruises took delivery of a new vessel on April 6: Celebrity Beyond, the third and most luxurious ship in...

Tourism

Matild Palace Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Special Gastronomic Offers

Matild Palace, an iconic Budapest building from the Belle Époque era, has celebrated its first anniversary as a luxury hotel,...

Tourism

Discover how ‘Life is a Journey’ at the Anantara New York Palace Hotel

Tamás Fazekas, general manager at one of the most historic hotels in Budapest, talks to the Budapest Business Journal about...

Tourism

Bulgaria’s revenue from tourist overnights jumps in May

The revenue from tourist overnights spent in Bulgaria in May totaled BGN 75.6 million (EUR 38.65 million), up 90.9% year-on-year,...

Tourism

Record numbers travel to Balaton following train schedule change

The two weeks following the summer schedule change on June 18 brought a record number of passengers on the Balaton...

Tourism

Marriott Brands Still ‘Looking for Opportunities to Innovate’ in Budapest

Arne Klehn, multi-property general manager of the Budapest Marriott Hotel and Millennium Court, Marriott Executive Apartments, talks with the Budapest...

Tourism

Accommodation in Hévíz most expensive among popular holiday spots

Commercial accommodations in the spa town of Hévíz, home to Europe's largest thermal lake, are the most expensive among Hungary's...

Tourism

More than half planning domestic holidays

More than half of Hungarians are planning domestic holidays this year, according to a recent representative survey by Danubius Hotels...

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...

Travel

Favorable Euro Exchange Rate Draws More Hungarians Abroad

An increasing number of Hungarians are choosing foreign holidays and planning their trips more consciously, according to this year’s experience...

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%...

Favorable Euro Exchange Rate Draws More Hungarians Abroad

An increasing number of Hungarians are choosing foreign holidays and planning their trips more consciously, according to this year’s experience...