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MT Zrt.: 2016 will be the Year of Gastro Experiences
The next year will be the Year of Gastro Experiences, according to the marketing strategy of the Hungarian National Tourism Ltd. (MT Zrt.) Faragó Péter, Executive Director of the National...
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Terror attacks in Paris: a significant downturn in the hotel and catering industry
Three days after the terror attacks in Paris, the French capital's hotels and restaurants are experiencing a significant downturn. In particular, the Asian and South American visitors postpone their trip...
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Spar expansion in Africa
Spar International announced that it opened its first shop in Douala in Cameroun. The 2,500m² unit is operated in cooperation with local partner L’Atrium S.A., a retail chain which has...
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Metro is waiting for the end of the year
Metro is optimistic about the Christmas season. Although the company’s year-on-year sales decreased by 1.1 percent to EUR 14.2 billion, they hope for EUR 1.75-billion net sales at the end...
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Food, wonder, physics – Picture of the day
Here are some food magic tricks you need to try…...
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Magazine: Vending machines: past, present and future
Estimation is that there are about 30,000-35,000 vending machines in Hungary. According to NGM decree 41/2014 (XII. 29.), operators are now obliged to pay a HUF 30,000 registration fee per...
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The HELL won the MagyarBrands award this year again
Like last year, the HELL energy drink brand won the MagyarBrands award this year again. The product is a market leader in Hungary for more than five years. The one...
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The eMAG strnghtens with a new marketing manager
Hunyady László is the new marketing manager of eMAG from November. The expert intends to strengthen the role of the online store in Hungary, increasing customer experience. Hunyady László (41)...
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The XIXO received a MagyarBrands recognition again
After 2014, the XIXO won the MagyarBrands recognition again. The manufacturer of the Hungarian premium soft drink is HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft.. The HELL ENERGY Magyarország Kft. always considered the...
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Dreher Breweries: excellent risk management
The Hungarian Credit Management Association gave the Credit Management Team of the Year award to Dreher Breweries’ receivables and risk management professionals. The recognition is the result of conscious construction:...
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One can apply to the festival of rentable stores by mid-December
The Nyitva! (Open!) festival of the Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Centre (KÉK) will be organized for the second time next spring. The organizers founded the Nyitva! (Open!) festival with the goal...
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The European Waste Reduction Week will be programs in each county
Within the European Waste Reduction Week this year a total of 473 waste-reduction and awareness-raising actions will take place. Programs will be organized in all of the counties – the...
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16 – Video of the day
Known in Chicago's dining scene for chef Thomas Lents' elaborately-themed tasting menus, two-Michelin-starred Sixteen's current menu is a figurative study of agriculture. 16 courses are laid out in the restaurant...
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Lidl plans to enter the Bosnian market
Some sources say Lidl plans to acquire Bingo, a 160-shop grocery retail chain in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2016. Lidl has already entered the Croatian market and the discount store...
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TNT in Northern Europe
TNT, one of the world’s leading express delivery services in the world, expanded its network in Sweden and Finland. The company also increased its delivery capacity in large business centres....
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Marriott International announced that it will acquire the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Marriott International has agreed to buy Starwood Hotels and Resorts within a 12.2 billion USD deal that will make it the largest hotel chain in the world. The boards of...
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The GVH examined the online hotel reservations market
The international online accommodation agencies generate competition in the market in Hungary, but it cannot be felt in case of the Hungarian-owned companies, so competition supervision proceedings may start against...
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Magazine: Vending machines: past, present and future
Estimation is that there are about 30,000-35,000 vending machines in Hungary. According to NGM decree 41/2014 (XII. 29.), operators are now obliged to pay a HUF 30,000 registration fee per...
Read moreHigh competition for the “Winemaker of the year in Hungary” title
The Hungarian Wine Academy to hand over Hungary’s oldest and most prestigious wine professional recognition this year for the 25th time. Numerous winemakers, professionals, restaurant managers, sommeliers and chefs have...
Read moreThe tobacco store supplier created nearly fifty new jobs in Zalaegerszeg
In its newly designed logistics center, the National Tobacco Store Supplier (Országos Dohányboltellátó (OD) Kft.) has created 45 jobs. The company is planning further staff increase. At Monday's media tour...
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Pernod Ricard calculates with growth
Pernod Ricard SA, the world’s second biggest distilled beverage company, calculates with a 3-percent sales growth this year, performing 1 percent better than last year. In Q1 2015 organic sales...
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Starbucks prepares to enter the Italian market
Starbucks is busy preparing for entering the Italian market. Sources say the coffee giant and Italian businessman Antonio Percassi will sign a contract before Christmas to open the fist coffeehouse...
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Danone’s baby food sales rise in China
In the 3rd quarter Danone did much better in the baby food market than expected. Total sales augmented by 4.6 percent to EUR 5.64 billion. Behind this success there is...
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Coop launches private label products in Denmark
Coop Denmark started selling private label organic groceries. The new product line consists of 150 products and it is called 365. Coop Denmark hopes that sales will grow by EUR...
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More and more SMEs eliminate fringe benefits
The increasing proportion of the domestic SMEs eliminate fringe benefits. Where it is still available, cafeteria is the most popular benefit type. After the slight improvement experienced in the summer,...
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Nearly 20 percent increase in third-quarter profit of the Danubius Hotels
The Danubius Hotels Nyrt. in this year's third quarter achieved 4.156 billion HUF net profit, which is 19 percent higher than last year's third quarter’s data. The Danubius Hotels’ net...
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NGM: two billion HUF for tourism development
A two billion HUF application on tourism development was announced within the framework of the Economic Development and Innovation Operational Programme (Ginop). To the application tourism destination management (TDM) organizations...
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Magazine: Is it the last charge?
Balázs Szöllősi, the president of the Hungarian Drink and Product Vending Machine Association (MIÁSZ) told Trade magazine that at the end of August there were 31,000 registered vending machines in...
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The South-Balaton Wine Road Association held a huge St Martin's day new wine show
The St. Martin's day new wine show combined with media and business meeting of the South-Balaton Wine Road Association was organized for the fourth time. This time the Kristinus Wine...
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Jennifer Melanie Ziemons won again, this time in Birmingham
Jennifer Melanie Ziemons who has Hungarian ancestors won four gold medals at one of the world's most prestigious international confectionery tournament in Birmingham, England – the ncafe.hu wrote. She applied...
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