Tourism

Freesoft expects 2006 revenue to surge by 55%

Software developer Freesoft Rt expects to boost its revenue by 55% this year, driven by growth at its U.S. unit,...

Tourism

MÁV Cargo nets Dunaferr contract

MÁV Cargo Zrt, the recently spun-off freight division of state-run railway company MÁV Zrt, has signed a three-plus-two-year haulage contract...

Tourism

BNP Paribas Hungária to operate as branch from H2 2006

BNP Paribas will continue its operations in Hungary as a branch from the second half of the year, BNP Paribas...

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Pannonplast AGM votes to pay no dividend

Shareholders of plastics manufacturer Pannonplast Rt decided at an annual general meeting on Saturday not to pay a dividend on...

Tourism

Hotel occupancy rate 53.8% in March

The average occupancy rate at Hungary's hotels was 53.8% in March, slightly down from 55.2% in the same month a...

Tourism

Gov’t promises further Ft 1 bln for flood defense

The government has decided to provide a further Ft 1 billion for emergency flood defense, Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsány said...

Tourism

OTP buys majority stake in Serbia’s Zepter banka

OTP Bank Rt will acquire a 75.1% stake in privately owned Belgrade-based Zepter banka a.d. for $41.305 million (roughly Ft...

Tourism

Démász CEO Autret resigns

Electricite de France SA's Démász Nyrt, Hungary's biggest power distributor, said chief executive officer Yves Autret will resign from the...

Tourism

Winstar plans Ft 528 mln investment at Hungarian unit

Canada's Winstar plans to invest Ft 528 million at its natural gas drilling operations in Hungary in 2006, the company...

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Number of Hungarian-issued bank cards up 13% in 2005

The number of bankcards issued in Hungary rose 13% to 7.38 million in 2005, the National Bank of Hungary (MNB)...

Tourism

Állami Nyomda AGM approves Ft 510 dividend per share

The annual general meeting of printing company Állami Nyomda Nyrt decided on the payment of a Ft 510 per share...

Tourism

State lottery records 19% revenue rise in 2005

State lottery company Szerencsejáték Zrt had revenue of Ft 131.8 billion in 2005, 19% more than in the previous year...

Tourism

Broad money M3 growth up 17.1% in February

The annualized month-on-month growth index of the broad monetary aggregate M3 was 17.1% in February 2006, up from 15.4% in...

Tourism

Mobile phone subscriptions up 0.27% in February

The number of mobile phone subscriptions in Hungary increased 0.27% to 9.374 million in February, the National Communications Authority (NHH)...

Tourism

Population decline slows in January

The number of births dropped slightly in January, while deaths and marriages decreased significantly, the Central Statistics Office (KSH) said...

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...

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%...

Tourism

Somló: U.S. ‘Evangelist’ Gives Global Shout-out to Sheep’s Tail Tourism

In 2014, Kathryn Aronsohn walked into a “hipster” wine shop in Los Angeles and asked to taste “an interesting riesling.”...

Tourism

Hotel Karos Spa Looks Beyond Wellness to Year-round Appeal

The town of Zalakaros in south-western Hungary has strengthened its position among Hungary’s leading spa destinations. The Budapest Business Journal...

Tourism

Foreign Visitors Drive Hungary’s Tourism Growth in 2025, Says KSH

Hungary’s tourism sector continued to expand in 2025, with foreign visitors providing the main growth engine according to fresh data...

Tourism

We Must Offer High Culture Instead of Luxury

Budapest’s USP card may be its ability to attract affluent, culturally receptive upper-middle class travelers who return regularly because of...

Tourism

Hungary Tourist Arrivals Rise 2.6% in May, Nights Edge Down

Tourist arrivals at accommodation establishments in Hungary rose 2.6% year-on-year to nearly 1.8 million in May, while tourism nights fell...

Tourism

More Travelers Choose Adults-only Hotels for Summer Holidays

Interest in adults-only hotels is growing year by year across Europe, and the trend is also becoming stronger in Hungary,...

Tourism

Close to Half of Hungarians Plan Summer Holiday This Year, Cofidis Survey Shows

Approximately 46% of Hungarians plan to go on a summer holiday this year, according to a recently published representative survey...

Tourism

Champions League Final Fans in Budapest Warned to Avoid Costly Payment Mistakes

Fans traveling to Budapest for the Champions League final should plan beyond ticket and accommodation costs, as last-minute decisions could...

Tourism

Hungary Tourist Arrivals Fall in April as International Nights Decline

The number of tourist arrivals at accommodation establishments in Hungary fell 1% year-on-year to in April 2026, while tourism nights...