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Lázár: Hungarian government plans to spend HUF 150 bln on industrial parks by 2018

The Hungarian government is planning to spend HUF 150 billion to set up and improve industrial parks in 2016-2018, Cabinet...

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More than 600 turn out to protest Liget Budapest Project

More than 600 people took part in a demonstration yesterday to protest plans to transform Városliget (City Park) into a...

Tourism

KSH: Hungary’s population decreases more slowly in Jan-Feb

The Hungarian population decreased moderately in the first two months of this year with 14,843 births, or 0.5% more than...

Sights

Report: Tax authority confiscates large inventory of contraband cigarettes

During its most recent investigation, Hungary’s National Tax and Customs Authority (NAV), with the help of local police, confiscated approximately...

Tourism

KSH: Hungaryʼs average gross earnings up 5.9%

Average gross earnings in Hungary increased by 5.9% in the period of January-February as compared to the same period a...

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CBRE: Industry welcomes Sunday openings

Despite strong retail sales growth and robust turnover in the past 12 months in key Budapest schemes, major shopping centers...

Tourism

Passenger numbers could rise to 25,000 at Hévíz Airport

The number of passengers passing through Hévíz-Balaton Airport is expected to rise to approximately 25,000 this year from last year’s...

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New synagogue planned in Budapest

Plans are in place to build a 2,000 sqm synagogue and Jewish cultural center by the Margaret Bridge, near a...

Hotels

Ritz-Carlton opens five-star Budapest hotel

The five-star Ritz-Cartlon Budapest, the luxury chainʼs first hotel in Hungary, was officially opened this morning by hotel Director Marcus...

Tourism

Guest nights up 12% in February

The number of guest nights spent by international and domestic tourists was up by 13% and 11% respectively in February...

Tourism

Hungarian brick producer purchases ABB technology

Hungarian family-owned brick producer Pápateszéri Téglagyár purchased an ABB SynRM manufactured synchronous-reluctance engine and drive package, which is expected to...

Tourism

EasyJet to launch Budapest-Lyon flight

British low-fare airline easyJet is launching a direct flight between Budapest and France’s Lyon airport as of April 26, Budapest...

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Editorial: Homelessness should be legalized in Hungary

The following is the editorial from the April 8 bi-weekly edition of the Budapest Business Journal....

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Prologis launches development of speculative facility in Hungary

Real estate developer Prologis launched the development of a 21,000 sqm speculative facility at Prologis Park Budapest-Sziget, the company announced...

Tourism

Alitalia to offer more flights, seats on Budapest routes

Italian airline Alitalia announced that it would raise the number of its weekly Budapest flights from nine to ten, and...

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%...