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NAV has published information regarding travel luggage
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) has published a compilation of the rules on goods that can be transported in luggage on its website. In a statement sent to...
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Soft, hard or mirror candle – Image of the day
This handmade dinner table candle from Collin Garrity Studio in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a surprising but delightful idea. ...
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Butterfly, butterfly, fly to… – Video of the day
A really appetizing insect on a plate!...
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Croatian real estate fever subsides: investors are looking for new targets
The Croatian coast has been unwaveringly popular among Czech holiday buyers for years – until now. Due to the significant increase in prices and the rising cost of living, fewer...
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The legendary Budapest Marriott Hotel is back under Hungarian ownership
After a multi-round, international tender, a professional consortium of BDPST Group and Gránit Alapkezelő purchased the Danube-side hotel. The hotel continues to be operated by Marriott International. The fate of...
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Foreign direct investment in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe fell by a quarter last year
Foreign direct investment in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe fell by a quarter last year, according to a newly published study by the Vienna-based wiiw economic research institute. However, some...
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Ministry of Health: new measures to strengthen domestic spas – the burden on the sector will be significantly reduced
The government aims to further strengthen the momentum and competitiveness of tourism, which accounts for 13 percent of GDP, in the long term, and to reduce the burden on businesses...
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There is little water in Lake Balaton and major rivers, but there is no reason to panic
The water levels of Lake Balaton, Lake Velence, the Danube and the Tisza are also lower than usual, but according to the National Directorate General of Water Resources, there is...
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Annual general meeting
In May the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) held its annual general meeting in VígVarjú restaurant, in the Vigadó building in Budapest. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Prague Castle remains the most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic
The most visited tourist destination in the Czech Republic is still Prague Castle, Hradčany. The seat of Czech kings and heads of state was visited by 2.57 million visitors last...
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Vegetable Philharmonics – Video of the Day
What does a cucumber sound like? What sound does a carrot make? The commercial for LG’s new Inverter Linear refrigerator is also linked to the fight against the global problem...
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The luxury of an average hotel – Picture of the day
In the Japanese hotel, the guest can choose what type of pillow they find most comfortable....
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What else is a microwave good for – Video of the day
Do you want to froth milk in half a minute? Or squeeze an orange with less effort? Would you replace the “industrial” popcorn that is said to be full of...
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Which is the most stressful profession in 2025 – Image of the day
Until they reach a certain level of position, it is definitely for the chefs....
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GKI: What does a foreign tourist mean to us?
The role of tourism in Hungary has grown significantly over the past fifteen years. The number of days spent by foreigners in Hungary increased from 95.7 million days in 2010...
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Siófok leads Szallas.hu’s domestic booking top list for the summer of 2025
Siófok leads Szallas.hu’s domestic booking top list for the summer of 2025, with nearly two and a half times as many bookings as second-place Budapest. The Balaton region is the...
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Simplification of what has already been simplified
László Kovács, president of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) requested assistance in a letter on behalf of several trade organisations sent to László Könnyid, CEO of Hungarian Tourism Agency,...
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A hot sandwich is child’s play – Video of the day
Literally (with a slight exaggeration of course)! But we think it could be successful even in a beach bar. Click on the picture for the movie!...
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The Morning Bloody Mary – Picture of the Day
They got the “Bloody Mary station” on their hotel brunch table – it’s a creative idea, and no one cares what “base” you put on it....
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Szallas.hu: Lake Balaton, an apartment and two nights are the hit for Hungarian travelers this summer
Siófok leads Szallas.hu’s domestic booking top list for the summer of 2025, with nearly two and a half times as many bookings as second-place Budapest. The Balaton region is the...
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Historic success: gold medal for Zelna Winery at the world’s most prestigious wine competition
The Balaton red wine has achieved unprecedented recognition in the international wine world: the Peregrina wine of Zelna Borászat from Balatonfüred won a gold medal with 95 points at the...
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Norway introduces tourist tax: municipalities can ease the burden of overtourism
The Norwegian parliament has passed a landmark bill allowing municipalities to introduce a 3% tourist tax, aimed at addressing the pressure on local infrastructure caused by surging visitor numbers. The...
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Record Number of Hungarians Set to Travel – Foreign Holidays on the Rise
Post-pandemic recovery continues: according to a representative survey by CIB Bank, half of Hungary’s population plans to go on holiday in the summer of 2025. While most people prefer domestic...
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VAT regulations revisited
Károly Zerényi, advisor to the president of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) has recently spoken to penzcentrum.hu about the VAT rates applicable to the hospitality industry. This article is...
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Homo ludens’ favorite travel item – Picture of the day
The dog can’t take the board game board with him either! Or he already took it from the Airbnb apartment in our picture today…...
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