NGM: 2013 was a trend changing year in tourism

According to the January-November datas of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) released on Friday, 2013 was a trend changing year in tourism, because more and more foreign guests arrive to Hungary, while the number of domestic tourists is increasing – Horváth Viktória, Deputy Minister of State of the Ministry of National Economy, responsible for Tourism (NGM) told on Friday in Budapest.

She highlighted that the datas show that Hungary is a beautiful hospitable country, offering good programs and great services.

The guest traffic and overnight stays grew by around 5 percent, whileroom revenues also increased by nearly 10 percent. Consequently, the average prices may rise again, further increasing the competitiveness of companies working in the sector – she added. (MTI)