Tourism

Tourist Arrivals in Hungary Up 8.3% in September, Nights Spent Rise 5.6%

Hungary’s tourism sector continued its steady recovery in September 2025, as 1.6 million guests spent 3.8 million nights at tourist...

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Tourist Arrivals up 5.2% in August, Tourism Nights Up 3.1%

Hungary’s tourism sector recorded a solid performance in August, with tourist arrivals up 5.2% and tourism nights rising 3.1% year-on-year,...

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MotoGP Draws More Foreign Visitors to Lake Balaton

The return to Hungary of MotoGP, the premier category of high-speed motorcycle racing, boosted the number of foreign visitors to...

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Tourist Arrivals in Hungary Rise 4.4% in June, Boosted by Pentecost Holiday

Hungary’s tourism sector saw gains in June, with nearly 1.9 million guests spending 4.4 million nights at tourist accommodations, the...

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Number of Tourists Exceeds 10 Million

The number of tourists in Hungary exceeded 10 million on July 23, about a week earlier than last year, Visit...

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International Music Acts Goost Guest Nights

Performances by headliners Guns N' Roses, Lionel Richie and Jennifer Lopez lifted turnover at tourism accommodations in the capital during...

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Spanish Sommelier Spreads the Word on Hungarian Wine to International Tourists

It’s a Friday afternoon in mid-June, and in the coolness of a Budapest cellar, a group of 15 German, British...

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Hévíz Lake Bath House Could Re-open; Long-Term Development Plans Underway

The lake bath house in Hévíz could reopen with the support of HUF 381 million in central government funding, Bálint...

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Travel Insurance Premiums Could Rise 5-6% in Summer

Hungarians travelling abroad this summer can expect to pay 5-6% more for travel insurance premiums, insurance broker Insura.hu said on...

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Turkish Tourism Looks to Build on Strong Momentum in Hungary

The first large-scale Turkish tourism workshop held this month in Budapest offered a unique opportunity for Hungarian travel agencies and...

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Tourism Continues Growth in April With Double-Digit Gains in Guest Numbers

Hungary’s tourism sector recorded another month of significant growth in April 2025, as both domestic and international travel activity increased...

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Around 36% of Hungarians Plan Summer Holiday Abroad

Approximately 36% of Hungarians are planning to vacation abroad in the summer, state news wire MTI reports, citing a recent...

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Gov’t Seeks to Boost Conference Tourism Development in Capital, Other Destinations

Hungary's government aims to develop conference tourism capacity not only in Budapest, but in destinations such as Debrecen, Pécs and...

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Budapest Hosts First Turkish Tourism Workshop

The first large-scale Turkish Tourism Workshop held last week in Budapest offered a unique opportunity for Hungarian travel agencies and...

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Hungary Sees Uptick in Tourist Arrivals but Drop in Overnight Stays in March

Hungary recorded 1.1 million tourist arrivals in March, up 1.1% from the previous year, while total overnight stays declined by...

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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...

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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,...

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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%....

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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...

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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%...

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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...

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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...

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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%...

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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.”...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...