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Unemployment rate up slightly in Q1

In January–March 2018, the rolling three-month average number of unemployed people was 178,000, some 29,000 fewer than a year earlier,...

Tourism

Ban on Hungarian pork expanded

Two further countries have announced a ban on Hungarian pork imports. Belarus and South Africa will import neither pork nor...

Tourism

Natural decrease of population continues, but slower

According to preliminary data from January and February this year, the natural decrease of the population has slowed in Hungary:...

Sights

Women Business Lunch on wine

Several of Budapest’s international business organizations are hosting the latest event in a series of Business Women Lunches next Wednesday...

Tourism

Italian chamber to host ‘Aperitime’ networking

The second Italian Sunset "Aperitime" networking event of the year will be organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce for...

Sights

OTP cancels contract to buy Romanian bank

OTP Bank Romania has cancelled its contract to acquire Banca Românească and other Romanian businesses from the National Bank of...

Tourism

IMF raises GDP growth forecasts for Hungary

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised its projection for Hungaryʼs GDP growth this year by 0.4 of a percentage point...

Tourism

Number of private entrepreneurs up 2.9% in Hungary in 2017

The total number of registered economic organizations in Hungary - including companies, partnerships, private entrepreneurs, and state and non-profit entities...

Hotels

Konzum to operate hotel in Nyíregyháza

Listed holding company Konzum said on Wednesday that its unit Hunguest Hotels has won a tender for a contract to...

Tourism

Qatar waives entry visa requirements for citizens of 80 countries

Qatar is considering further enhancements to visa policy, including waivers for holders of visa/residence permits for GCC and Schengen countries,...

Tourism

February sees 9.0% increase in tourism nights

In February 2018, the number of nights spent by international tourists increased by 7.4% and that of nights spent by...

Tourism

Budapest baths gaining in popularity

The customer base of thermal baths in Budapest has changed. While in 2010, most guests were aged over 60, currently...

Tourism

Hungaryʼs potential labor force continues to shrink

The Hungarian labor force had a reserve of 360,000 at the end of 2017, located mainly in the northeast of...

Tourism

Unemployment rate down to 3.8%

In the period December 2017–February 2018, the rolling three-month average number of unemployed Hungarians was some 25,000 fewer than a...

Tourism

Death rate slows in January

Preliminary data show that in January 2018 the number of live births was nearly the same as in January 2017....

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%...