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Hungarians to work three Saturdays in 2019, in exchange for longer hols

There will be three "working Saturdays" - Saturdays that replace a working day falling between a regular holiday and a...

Tourism

Both deaths and births down, natural decrease slows

Preliminary data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show that in the first half of 2018, the number of live...

Tourism

Number of job seekers continues to fall in July

There were 257,400 registered job seekers in Hungary at the end of July, down 6.3% from the same month a...

Sights

Town invests in logistics base, industrial park

The town of Nagymányok (SW Hungary) is spending HUF 490 million to convert an old briquette factory into a logistics...

Tourism

GDP growth exceeds expectations in Q2

In the second quarter of 2018, gross domestic product (GDP) in Hungary rose by 4.4% according to seasonally and calendar-adjusted...

Sights

Low water levels cut Danube freight capacity

Low water levels on the Danube have reduced freight capacity on the stretch of the river that runs through Hungary...

Tourism

Ryanair cancels some Budapest flights due to strike

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has canceled three Budapest flights this Friday because of a strike by pilots. The airline has...

Tourism

Tourism performs modestly in June

In June 2018, the number of nights spent by international tourists decreased by 1.0%, while nights spent by domestic tourists...

Sights

Space tourism – New market emerges in space

Many people have dreamt about eating and drinking while floating in microgravity, just like real astronauts. This dream will soon...

Tourism

GKI stands by 2018 GDP forecast

Economic research institute GKI has confirmed its projection for this yearʼs GDP growth at 4% in its latest forecast sent...

Tourism

Natural decrease of population slowing

According to preliminary data, the number of live births in January–May 2018 was 2.9% fewer, while there were 4.2% fewer...

Tourism

Hungarian unemployment continues to shrink

Hungaryʼs rolling average three-month jobless rate reached 3.6% in April-June, declining from 3.7% in the preceding three-month period and down...

Sights

Hungarian F1 Grand Prix kicks off

Hungary hosts the Fomula 1 Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród, near Budapest between today and Sunday. The local...

Hotels

AccorHotels calls for sustainability, upgrades hotels in Budapest

Within the framework of the AccorHotels Planet21 sustainability program, the group is trying to inspire guests to consume less energy...

Tourism

Light and Dark: French Film Maker Documents Budapest Party District

Budapestʼs “party district”, also known as the “PartyZone” is gaining global fame: the inner section of Erzsébetváros, the location of...

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%...