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NATO ally tried to overthrow gov’t, says MNB governor

György Matolcsy, the governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), said he believes an unspecified NATO ally was trying...

Tourism

Hungary’s cattle stock increases further in December

Hungary’s cattle stock has been on the increase ever since 2010, according to latest data issued by the Central Statistical...

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Hungary due to get electronic healthcare system this year

A new electronic healthcare service (EESZT) could be launched by November in Hungary, according to reports. The system has been...

Hotels

More hotels in pipeline to boost Budapest room capacity

The Hungarian hotel market is expected to receive a significant boost with as many as 20-25 new hotels in the...

Tourism

Hungary’s tourism continues to pick up in 2016

The number of nights spent by international tourists in Hungary increased by 21%, while nights spent by domestic tourists were...

Sights

Energy firm Veolia merges subsidiaries

Veolia Energy Hungary Zrt. is merging its subsidiaries — Dunai Hőtermelő Kft., Tiszántúli Hőtermelő Kft. and Veolia Szolgáltató Központ Kft....

Hotels

Mellow Mood CEOs retain big influence in Hungarian tourism

The joint owner-CEOs of the Mellow Mood Group, Sameer Hamdan and Zuhair Awad, have been selected among the 50 most...

Tourism

Balaton Sound selling discounted tickets till March 15

Discounted tickets for Hungary’s five-day non-stop Balaton Sound music festival, near the lake from which it takes its name, are...

Tourism

Jobless rate drops to 5.1% in 2016

Hungary’s jobless rate dropped by 1.7 percentage points to 4.4% in the October-December period of last year, as compared to...

Hotels

Deutsche Hospitality to open hotel in Budapest

German hotel company Deutsche Hospitality announced on Monday that it will open its first hotel in Eastern Europe in Budapest...

Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Budapest City Center to open in summer 2018

Hungaryʼs Accent Hotel Management announced today it will open the Hilton Garden Inn Budapest City Center under a franchise agreement...

Sights

Hungarian team finishes 4th in Bocuse dʼOr 2017

Hungarian chef Tamás Széll and his team finished in fourth place at this year’s Bocuse dʼOr international biennial culinary competition...

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Bosch to move regional logistics hub to Hungary in 2018

German engineering giant Bosch is moving its Central and East European regional logistics center to Hatvan, about 60 km northeast...

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Magyar Cetelem group receives HUF 18.5 mln fine

Magyar Cetelem Bank and Oney Magyarország Pénzügyi Szolgáltató, a unit of the Cetelem group, have been fined a combined HUF...

Sights

CIB Bank and its leasing business fined HUF 69 mln

Hungary’s CIB Bank and CIB Lizing, its leasing business, have been fined HUF 69 million by the National Bank of...

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%...