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Average Hungarians travel domestically, for 3 days, in couples

This fall, Hungarians seem to prefer three-day holidays spent domestically, usually traveling in couples, while being able to afford higher-quality...

Tourism

End to DST could spark Y2K-level IT crisis, experts warn

More than a century after summer and winter times were first introduced in the German Empire and Austria-Hungary, the practice...

Tourism

Number of job seekers down in September

There were 251,000 registered job seekers in Hungary at the end of September, down 6.5% from a year earlier, according...

Hotels

Strong Guest Demand Attracting Hotel Developers

Tourist visits to Hungary are continuing to rise with 5.5 million people visiting in the first half year, indicating a...

Hotels

Aria Hotel Budapest named CEEʼs best by Condé Nast readers

Readers of Condé Nast Traveler have voted Aria Hotel Budapest the best hotel in the CEE region for the second...

Tourism

Guest nights rise 2.9% year-on-year in August

Guest nights spent in commercial accommodation in Hungary rose by 2.9% year-on-year in August, to 4.55 million, with the 5.7%...

Tourism

Number of retail shops fell 3% in 2017

The number of retail shops in Hungary fell by 2.9% to 124,909 last year, according to a summary of data...

Tourism

Budapest Airport steps up regional cargo cooperation

Budapest Airport (BUD) has joined forces once again with airports in Düsseldorf (DUS) and Hamburg (HAM) to cooperate in the...

Sights

Intrum acquires Aegon Hitel, including NPLs

Debt collection company Intrum has announced the acquisition of loan provider Aegon Hitel Zrt., a former subsidiary of insurer Aegon...

Sights

MARTʼs Irish artists to participate at Art Market Budapest

Irish arts organization MART has announced its participation at Art Market Budapest 2018, with curator Deirdre Morrissey selecting four Irish...

Sights

Smart Meters yet to Catch on in Hungary

Still regarded as expensive, it will take time for smart meters to replace conventional ones in Hungarian households. A recently...

Sights

Prologis USD 1.1 bln portfolio sale includes Hungarian properties

Multinational logistics real estate investment trust Prologis, Inc. has announced completion of the sale of a portfolio of buildings and...

Hotels

Marriott appoints János Parti marketing director

Hotel operator Marriott has announced the appointment of János Parti as new director of sales and marketing for its Budapest...

Tourism

Recognition of physical labor growing, Hungarian workers think

Contrasting with trends in previous years, Hungarian employees no longer think that white collar jobs automatically grant higher pay and...

Tourism

June-August jobless rate down half a point year-on-year

Hungaryʼs rolling average three-month jobless rate reached 3.7% in June-August 2018, slightly up from 3.6% in the previous three-month period,...

Travel

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...

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,...

Tourism

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...

Hotels

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

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,...

Hotels

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...

Tourism

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%....

Hotels

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...

Tourism

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...

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

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%...

Tourism

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...

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...

Tourism

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%...