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Despite slowing in July, natural decrease continues

In July 2017, there were 2.6% fewer live births but also 7.1% fewer deaths than in the same month of...

Tourism

Budapest breaks air traffic records in the summer

During the first eight months of 2017, traffic at Budapestʼs Liszt Ferenc International Airport increased by 7.8% compared to the...

Tourism

Hungarian gross wages up more than 13% in July

The average gross monthly wage in Hungary rose 13.1% year-on-year to HUF 290,500 in July, the Central Statistical Office (KSH)...

Tourism

Villagers find thereʼs no place like home, microcensus shows

Hungarians are not very eager to relocate, especially those born in rural areas, according to data from a microcensus conducted...

Tourism

Budapest Airport reports record cargo volumes

Budapest Airport processed a record 72,161 tons of cargo in the first half of 2017, up 19.6% on the corresponding...

Tourism

Hungarians slow to kick habit

Five years after the new bill regulating tobacco shops came into effect, the number of smokers in Hungary has decreased,...

Sights

BSE announces changes to BUX, BUMIX indices

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) announced on Friday changes to its main BUX index and its mid-cap BUMIX index following...

Tourism

Tourist guest nights up 1.5% in July

In July, the number of nights spent by international tourists in commercial accommodation rose by 2.6%, while nights spent by...

Tourism

Budapest bath visitor numbers up 12% in summer

All 11 of the functioning units of Budapest bath operator Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei Zrt. (BGYH) had a strong performance...

Tourism

Debrecen Airport on runway for growth

Debrecen Airport registered its second strongest monthly passenger traffic in August with 38,000 air passengers. That is a 15% growth...

Sights

Debrecen eager to become a must-visit destination in Hungary

By repositioning itself as a top family destination, Debrecen wishes to become a standard item on the bucket list of...

Tourism

Jobless rate down to 4.2% in May-July

In the period May–July 2017, the rolling average three-month unemployment rate fell by 0.8 of a percentage point year-on-year to...

Tourism

Hungaryʼs rate of natural decrease accelerates

The natural decrease in the Hungarian population, whereby deaths exceed live births, has accelerated in the first six months of...

Tourism

Lethal workplace accidents up in first half

While the number of workplace accidents decreased slightly, within this the number of fatalities grew quite sharply in the first...

Sights

Tunisia welcomes Hungarian beauties via Balaton

Winners of the Miss Balaton 2017 beauty contest will have the opportunity to present to the Hungarian public spectacular Tunisian...

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...

Business Events in a Historic Setting: Continental Hotel Budapest

From focused board meetings and training days to conferences, gala dinners and year-end celebrations, Continental Hotel Budapest offers a flexible...

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%...