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LOT launches direct flights to Seoul

LOT Polish Airlines launched a direct flight between Budapest and the South Korean capital of Seoul on Sunday, state news...

Tourism

No Base Rate Action Before September

The Monetary Council of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB) once again left the base rate unchanged at its latest...

Hotels

Budapest Marriott Hotel Opens Redesigned Event Floor

The Budapest Marriott has unveiled its new event floor, following some two months of renovation work, with the Bauhaus and...

Sights

László Rajk: Non-conformist Architect and his Legacy, at Market Prices

Fans of architectural controversy love Lehel market hall. Just three stops northbound on Metro 3 from Deák tér, it has...

Hotels

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest gets HolidayCheck recommendation

The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest has received a recommendation from HolidayCheck 2019, receiving a maximum six suns rating, according to a press...

Sights

Cordia building tallest residential project so far in Warsaw

Cordia, the Hungary-based Futureal Groupʼs residential development subsidiary, has started building its highest residential building project in Warsaw, named Horyzont...

Tourism

Tourist guest nights fall in July

In July 2019, the number of guest nights spent by tourists in Hungary fell by 3.2% year-on-year to some 4.4...

Sights

BILK inaugurates 20,000 sqm base for MediaMarkt

BILK Logisztikai, which owns one of the biggest logistics parks in Budapest, has inaugurated a 20,000 square-meter logistics center holding...

Hotels

Budapest Marriott Hotel finishes event floor redesign

After two months of renovation work, the Budapest Marriott Hotel’s event floor has opened again, with Bauhaus and Cubism-inspired inner...

Sights

Celebrity Apex: The Peak European Cruise Line Experience

Celebrity Cruises promises its 2020 Europe season will be the line’s most “revolutionary” yet. On August 22, the brand, owned...

Sights

New Chairman Pledges to be ‘More Relevant‘ in British Chamber Shake-up

“The days of sitting back and relaxing have gone,” says Duncan Graham, relatively new chairman of the British Chamber of...

Sights

Facing School With a Smile

Hotels

InterContinental Budapest names new general manager

After almost seven years, Claus Geisselmann has taken on the position of general manager of the Regent Berlin hotel, with...

Hotels

Marriott restaurants help youths in need

Four Hungarian Marriott-branded hotels will participate in this year’s “You Eat, We Give” fundraising campaign, the hotel chain tells the...

Sights

Organized Hungarian language courses for expats

Founded by German expat Mechthild von Knobelsdorff in 2018, Hungarian For Expats offers organized classes for those foreigners living here...

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...