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Summer moves north: Scandinavian tourism grows by leaps and bounds
Summer heat and climate change are driving more European travelers to cooler Scandinavian destinations, according to data from Black Tomato and the European Travel Commission. Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland...
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Catering on the Cube – Video of the Day
A team of chefs and waiters prepares and serves 13,500 meals three times a day at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland....
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Lake Balaton accommodation prices in 2025: moderate price increase, but the high season may still bring surprises
As the long weekend and pre-season approach, more and more visitors are heading to Lake Balaton. According to a recent report by Pénzcentrum, accommodation prices are expected to rise only...
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NGM: SZÉP card holders spent nearly 12 percent more on their cards in the first quarter of 2025 than last year
SZÉP card holders spent nearly 12 percent more on their cards in the first quarter of 2025 than last year, the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) announced in a statement...
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Tourism had a strong first quarter – sector outlook
Although tourist visitor traffic in March was 6% lower than last year’s level, the first quarter was still positive: the number of domestic guests exceeded the same period of the...
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The Best of Sopron is starting!
Following the model of the Best of Balaton program, which has been operating successfully for years, the first to recommend our westernmost city, Best of Sopron, is launching. The ambassadors...
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MCI General Assembly 2025
At the end of February the general assembly of the Hungarian Confectioners’ Craft Union (MCI) met. In this article we summarise the most important elements of the annual report of...
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This year, 21 dog-friendly beaches and bathing areas await doggos across the country
The number of dog-friendly beaches in Hungary has increased: ten years ago, there were only 8, and this year there are 21 dog-friendly beaches and bathing areas waiting for dog-lovers...
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Travel fever did not subside even after Easter
The travel fever did not subside even after Easter, with accommodations welcoming 36 percent more guests between April 17-27 compared to last year’s spring break, the Minister of National Economy...
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Beach season 2025: Rural spas open with combo prices
With May 1 marking the unofficial start of the Hungarian bathing season, several regional thermal and outdoor spas have opened their doors. Thanks to early summer weather and high demand,...
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Farewell to Lehel Íze: the market’s iconic restaurant has closed
On May 1st, one of the most well-known eateries in Lehel Market, Lehel Íze, closed its doors for good. The restaurant, known for its simple, home-cooked food and affordable prices,...
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The best Mother’s Day champagne promotion of all time – Picture of the day
It has been on the neck of Törley bottles in Budapest stores for almost 30 years....
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Extra-Dry Martini – Video of the Day
The extra dry Martini is no joke, it’s more of a gin than a cocktail: the ratio of gin to Martini is written between 1 : 6 and 1 :...
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The number of foreign guests increased by 16 percent in the first quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, nearly 3.2 million guests arrived at Hungarian accommodation facilities, 8.4 percent more than in the same period in 2024. Guests spent a total of...
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KSH: in March, the number of guests was 1.1 percent lower and guest nights were 5.9 percent lower than a year earlier
In March 2025, 1.1 million guests spent nearly 2.7 million guest nights in tourist accommodation (commercial, private and other). Due to Good Friday and Easter, which fall entirely in April...
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Netrisk: travelers took out more insurance by mid-April than last year
Based on the number of travel insurance policies taken out this year, Hungarians’ willingness to travel has increased compared to last year, with 3.9 percent more travel insurance policies taken...
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Emirates and Visit Hungary jointly promote Hungary
Emirates and Visit Hungary to jointly promote Hungary to boost inbound tourism, the parties told MTI on Monday. According to the statement, under the agreement, Emirates and Visit Hungary will...
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Once again about the service charge
The Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) has updated its information material on tipping and service charges, their handling and tax implications – in line with the current legislation. This article...
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School milk, milky cocoa, 40-penny croissant – Picture of the day
Advertisement from the 70s,...
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Eggshell-Free World – Video of the Day
If not with the routine of the pros, then with this handy little tool – here is proof that you can crack a raw egg or peel a boiled one...
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The favorite cake of Hungarians is dobostorta
Whether homemade or store-bought, cakes play an important role in family and community events. According to TV Paprika’s survey*, seven out of ten Hungarians bake cakes, and most of them...
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New director at Hunguest’s hotels in Hévíz
From April 1, András Martos will hold the position of director of Hunguest Helios and Hunguest Panoráma hotels. The professional joined the Hunguest Hévíz team in September 2024, having previously...
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1% for you, a chance for the trade!
You can help representing the interests of the trade by donating 1% of your personal income tax to the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI). You can do this until 20...
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Heroes of our time
The HoReCa Heroes competition is being announced again by the HoReCa and Event section of the Hungarian Marketing Association and Trade magazine. This year, for the third time, they are...
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Who is the revolutionary in public catering?
The Hungarian Bioculture Association has launched a signature collection campaign to promote the introduction of organic food into public catering; the National Association of Public Catering and Catering Managers (KÖZSZÖV)...
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The elegant lady and the beer – Picture of the day
Rashki’s leather beer bag is so flashy that we can imagine it in the hands of elegant ladies. Its price is correspondingly high – nearly 30,000 forints – so elegant...
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