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Births and deaths down, marriages up

In the first 10 months of 2019 the number of births was 1.6% and that of deaths was 0.3% less...

Sights

Northeast Hungary struggles with pervasive air pollution

Air pollution is high in many settlements because of airborne dust, says the National Center for Public Health, according to...

Tourism

Online bookings over Christmas climb

Reservations for the Christmas holiday on online booking site Szallas.hu are up 24% this year, CEO József Szigetvári said, according...

Sights

Škoda Transport wins Bonn tram contract worth up to CZK 4 bln

Czech Republic’s Škoda Transport Group has won a contract to provide the German city of Bonn with 26 ForCity Smart...

Tourism

Almost a quarter of Albanians living below poverty threshold in 2018

Around 671,000 Albanian citizens were living below poverty threshold in 2018, a survey published by the countryʼs Instituti i Statistikës...

Sights

VR Theme Park opens in Budapest

A VR Theme Park opened in Budapest, opposite the Nyugati train station, on a designated area of 2,000 sqm, offering...

Hotels

Hotels: A Good Investment, if you Know What Youʼre Doing

Hotel investments are the darling of the real estate sector in Budapest and other key cities across the CEE. Marius...

Tourism

Czech population reaches 10.69 mln in Q3

The population of the Czech Republic grew by more than 30,000 over the first nine months of this year to...

Sights

More SMEs turning to Instagram

Facebook is still the most popular marketing tool for SMEs, but more are opting for Instagram because of its effectiveness....

Sights

MNB announces new market oversight strategy

The National Bank of Hungary (MNB) on Friday announced a new market oversight strategy for the period 2020-2025 on Friday,...

Tourism

Number of tourism nights up 4.9%

In October 2019, the amount of tourism nights spent in Hungary was 4.9% higher compared to the same month of...

Sights

Budapest wins Best Christmas Market 2020

One of the largest Christmas markets in Budapest, called Advent Feast at the Basilica has been voted the Best Christmas...

Sights

Public workers aging, female numbers increasing

A report released by the Ministry of Interior’s Public Employment Portal on December 4 reveals that 59% of public workers...

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...