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Budapest Marriott Hotel Sold to BDPST Group, Diorit Private Equity Fund Consortium

The Budapest Marriott Hotel has changed hands after CPI Europe sold the hotel-owning company to the consortium of BDPST Group...

Travel

Siófok Tops Hungary’s Domestic Travel Market for Summer 2025

Despite rising costs and shorter stays, Hungarians are not giving up on summer vacations. New data from Szallas.hu, shows that...

Hotels

Forestay, OTP Sign EUR 28 mln Financing Deal for Moxy Budapest Downtown Hotel

Forestay Fund Management Plc. has signed a EUR 28 mln loan agreement with OTP Bank to finance the development of...

Tourism

Travel Insurance Premiums Could Rise 5-6% in Summer

Hungarians travelling abroad this summer can expect to pay 5-6% more for travel insurance premiums, insurance broker Insura.hu said on...

Tourism

Turkish Tourism Looks to Build on Strong Momentum in Hungary

The first large-scale Turkish tourism workshop held this month in Budapest offered a unique opportunity for Hungarian travel agencies and...

Tourism

Tourism Continues Growth in April With Double-Digit Gains in Guest Numbers

Hungary’s tourism sector recorded another month of significant growth in April 2025, as both domestic and international travel activity increased...

Tourism

Around 36% of Hungarians Plan Summer Holiday Abroad

Approximately 36% of Hungarians are planning to vacation abroad in the summer, state news wire MTI reports, citing a recent...

Tourism

Gov’t Seeks to Boost Conference Tourism Development in Capital, Other Destinations

Hungary's government aims to develop conference tourism capacity not only in Budapest, but in destinations such as Debrecen, Pécs and...

Hotels

Renewal Continues at Danubius Hotels Zrt. in 2025 With a HUF 13 bln Investment

The renovation and modernization at Danubius Hotels continues, with the chain's British owner committed to investing HUF 13 billion largely...

Tourism

Budapest Hosts First Turkish Tourism Workshop

The first large-scale Turkish Tourism Workshop held last week in Budapest offered a unique opportunity for Hungarian travel agencies and...

Tourism

Hungary Sees Uptick in Tourist Arrivals but Drop in Overnight Stays in March

Hungary recorded 1.1 million tourist arrivals in March, up 1.1% from the previous year, while total overnight stays declined by...

Tourism

Guest Numbers Climb 29% Over Holiday Weekend

The number of guests who stayed at tourism accommodations in Hungary over the Easter holiday reached 300,000, climbing 29% from...

Tourism

Tourism Growth Continues in February with Strong Boost from International Visitors

Hungary’s tourism sector saw a notable rise in activity in February, driven primarily by a sharp increase in international visitors,...

Tourism

Hungary Spa Visitor Numbers Set to Exceed Pre-COVID Levels in 2025

The number of visitors to spas in Hungary is expected to climb over the record in 2019, officials of the...

Tourism

Hungary Sees Significant Rise in Tourism in January 2025

The tourism sector continued its upward trend in January, with 1 million guests spending nearly 2.3 million nights at commercial,...

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...