Tag "MVI"
The first ball of the Gundel Palace conquered the stars with a full house
On Saturday, February 7, the Gundel Palace opened its doors for the first time for the evening of the ball – and it immediately became clear: a tradition was born....
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Farewell from the president
An interview with László Kovács, president of the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI), who led the organisation for 16 years. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2026/02-03...
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My life is a beautiful story!
Sándor Gottwald, founder and owner of the Hotel Gottwald Wellness Hotel and Restaurant in Tata won the Gundel Award in 2025. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin...
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(HU) Gianni Annoni lett az Év Vendéglőse 2025-ben
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Catering industry professional organizations welcome the 5+1 government package of measures
The Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association (MSZÉSZ), the National Association of Tourism and Catering Employers (VIMOSZ), and the Hungarian Hospitality Industry Association (MVI) welcomed the government’s 5+1 package of measures...
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The Hungarian Catering Industry Association welcomes the new action plan of the National Tourism Administration (NGM).
The Hungarian Catering Industry Association (MVI) welcomes the announcement made today by Minister of National Economy Márton Nagy of a government action plan to support the catering industry, which includes...
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Everything I need is close by!
In recognition of his 35 years of successful domestic and international work in gastronomy, László Ruprecht received the Gundel Award this year. This article is available for reading in Trade...
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Intuition can’t be learned
In 2025 Rudolf Semsei, founder and owner of Semsei Gastronomy won the Gundel Award. Our magazine interviewed him after the decision was made in September. This article is available for...
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Taxes and proportions
The Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) publishes an annual statistical report on the hospitality sector. It is mainly based on data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) for 2024. This...
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The nominees for the Restaurant of the Year award are now awaited.
The Hungarian Restaurant Association (MVI) has announced the “Restaurant of the Year” award again this year, and is accepting nominations from its members for the next recipient until January 20,...
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The success of the Gundel Award Gala Luncheon can already be described as a success
The traditional annual gala lunch of the Hungarian Catering Industry Association will be held on Sunday, at which the 2025 Gundel Awards will be presented. The preliminary interest in this...
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MVI urges for more reasonable fees
MVI president László Kovács responded in a letter to a request by Artisjus for the trade association to comment on the draft fee proposal marked “V26” and prepared by the...
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Unusual VAT rate testing by NAV
The National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV) is using an unusual method to test whether domestic restaurants are applying the VAT rate correctly: recently NAV inspectors have been ordering dessert...
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Wages and revenues
The Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) publishes an annual statistical report on the hospitality sector. It is mainly based on data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH) for 2024. The...
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Good reasons
In order to obtain funding from the National Cooperation Fund in 2025, the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) has introduced what kind of social needs it aims to meet and...
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Statistical report 2025
The Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) publishes an annual statistical report on the hospitality sector. It is mainly based on data published by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) for 2024....
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You can nominate someone for the Gundel Award!
The Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) has announced its call for nominations for the 2025 Gundel Károly Award. This article is available for reading in Trade magazin 2025/8-9. Anyone can...
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Nominate yourself to receive the Gundel Prize in 2025!
In memory of the work of restaurateur and gastronomic writer Károly Gundel, the Hungarian Restaurant Association – in collaboration with numerous partner organizations – is also announcing a call for...
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Participate in the MVI Károly Gundel Award Gala Luncheon
A limited number of tickets are still available for the Hungarian Catering Industry Association’s gala luncheon in conjunction with the Gundel Award ceremony. On Sunday, October 19th, from 12 noon,...
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Lidl versus pastry shops: the supermarket chain offers “Álmodózó” cheaper
As we reported earlier, the Hungarian Confectionery Industry Association expressed concerns that Lidl Hungary is offering the sugar-free national cake, “Álmodozó”, at a much lower price than the price offered...
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This is how much of Hungary’s cakes and breads were sold this year
Saint Stephen’s Day is also a celebration of Hungarian confectionery and bakery traditions: thousands of visitors tasted the winning breads, as well as the Cake of Hungary, the Sugar-Free Cake...
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MVI annual statistical status report on hospitality
The Hungarian Catering Industry Association (MVI) publishes its statistical status report on the hospitality industry annually, which, like in previous years, was prepared by Károly Zerényi, the MVI’s presidential advisor,...
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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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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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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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MVI conference 2026
As part of the programme of the Sirha Budapest 2026 trade fair, the Guild of Hungarian Restaurateurs (MVI) will organise a conference, with the following topics planned: alternatives to single-use...
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