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...

Tourism

Tourism Edges Higher in March as Domestic Demand Supports Growth

Hungary’s tourism sector posted modest growth in March, with domestic travel continuing to underpin overall performance, according to data from...

Tourism

Hungary Tourism Sees Steady Growth in February

Hungary’s tourism sector posted moderate growth in February, with both visitor numbers and overnight stays increasing year on year, according...

Tourism

Geopolitical Tensions Reshape Hungarian Travel Choices In Recent Weeks

Ongoing armed conflicts in the Middle East and related disruptions to air travel have created uncertainty across global tourism, prompting...

Tourism

Record Year for Budapest Hotel Market as Guest Nights Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels

The Budapest hotel market reached a milestone in 2025 as the number of guest nights surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the...

Tourism

Tourist Arrivals in Hungary Rise 5.3% in January

Hungary’s tourism sector started 2026 on a stronger footing, with nearly 1.1 million guests spending about 2.4 million nights at...

Tourism

Budapest Tops List of World’s Dirtiest Cities in New Survey

A recently published study by Radical Storage ranks Budapest as the world’s dirtiest major tourist destination, while Kraków took the...

Tourism

December Tourism Surge Lifts Hungary’s Full-year Visitor Numbers

Hungary’s tourism sector closed December 2025 on a strong note, with both visitor numbers and overnight stays posting solid year-on-year...

Tourism

Guest Numbers at Tourism Accommodations in Hungary Climb Over 20 mln in 2025

The number of guests who stayed at tourism accommodations in Hungary rose over 20 million in 2025, a new record,...

Tourism

Tourist Arrivals Rise Nearly 8% in November as Foreign Demand Drives Growth

Tourism activity in Hungary strengthened in Nov. 2025, with the number of tourist arrivals rising by 7.9% y,o,y, and tourism...

Budapest, City, Tourism

BKK signs contract for Bubi bike share scheme operation

The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has signed a contract with tender winner Inurba Mobility to operate the Bubi bicycle-sharing scheme,...

Tourism

Credit and Grant Scheme for Small Tourism Businesses to Launch in January

A credit and grant scheme for small tourism businesses is set to launch in January, the head of the Hungarian...

Tourism

Tourist Arrivals Jump 11% in October as Long Weekend Boosts Demand

Hungary’s tourism sector continued its rebound in October, with the number of guests staying in tourist accommodation increasing by 11%...

Tourism

Budapest Hotel Market Set to Beat Pre-pandemic Record in 2025

Budapest's hotel market is expected to beat its pre-pandemic guest night record in 2025, property consultancy CBRE said in an...

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...

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,...

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%....

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,...