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NGM: tourism performed better than ever before in July
Tourism performed better than ever before in July – stated the Ministry of National Economy (NGM) based on the latest figures published on Thursday. The announcement cites data from the...
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Foreigners drive domestic tourism
The sector still looks extremely positive, but at the same time, based on the latest data, a duality emerges: in July, 11% more foreigners arrived in Hungary, but the number...
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The volcanic field of the Bakony-Balaton highlands received prestigious recognition
The area of the Bakony-Balaton highlands contains one of the densest volcanic fields in Europe. During the Late Miocene to Pleistocene period, between about 8 and 2.5 million years ago,...
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The blockade of the port by climate activists protesting against ocean cruise tourism causes hundreds of thousands of euros in damage
The Extinction Rebellion (XR) climate protection group’s blockade against cruise ships in the port city of IJmuiden leading to Amsterdam could cause up to 800,000 euros (315 million forints) of...
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Sziget brought ten percent more guest nights than last year
Around 178,000 guests were welcomed by the hotels in the capital on August 7-12. during the Sziget festival. Based on the data of the National Tourist Information Center (NTAK), a...
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The summer season at Lake Balaton and Budapest was successful
This year’s summer tourist season in Hungary officially ended on August 20, but the restaurants are still waiting for visitors, especially around Lake Balaton and Budapest. Speaking to InfoRádio, Tamás...
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A new trend in Budapest’s spas: attendance drops during heat alerts
Budapest Gyógyfürdői és Hévizei Zrt. faced a new phenomenon this summer: during the extreme heat alerts, the number of visitors to the spas dropped significantly, which is unusual compared to...
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Netrisk: Hungarians took out 5 percent more travel insurance this year in the first two months of summer than last year
In the first two months of this year’s main tourist season, Hungarians traveling abroad took out 89,000 travel insurance policies, 5 percent more than a year earlier, the Netrisk insurance...
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One service less at Balaton
This year, the Balaton First Aid Service treated a record number of injuries, providing assistance in more than 3,500 cases on 19 beaches in 13 settlements of Lake Balaton. More...
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Balaton tourism faces great challenges
The future of the Lake Balaton area is facing increasing challenges caused by climate change, the spread of invasive species and the growing pressure of tourism. According to HelloVidék’s report,...
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Beyond Balaton: List of Hungary’s favorite lakes
Lake Balaton is undoubtedly Hungary’s most popular summer destination, but many people complain about the crowds and high prices. However, there are many other lakes in our country that offer...
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Middle East tensions: airlines suspend flights and avoid dangerous airspace
Due to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, many airlines have decided to suspend their flights to the region or fly on modified routes, avoiding dangerous airspace. Wizz...
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Sustainable tourism: Hungary is still at the beginning of the road
Interest in sustainable forms of travel and vacations is growing around the world as tourists’ awareness of their environmental impact grows. Larger tourism providers are also increasingly recognizing the potential...
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Balaton’s free beach was closed
The Veszprém County Government Office temporarily closed the Somos free beach from August 16 due to the deterioration of the water quality of Lake Balaton. According to some reports, the...
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Climate activists protest against ocean cruise tourism in an extreme way
Activists of the climate protection group Extinction Rebellion (XR) chained themselves to the world’s largest sea lock in the port of the Dutch city of IJmuiden on Sunday, protesting against...
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Szallas.hu: many people travel to Lake Balaton on the long weekend of August 20
Every third traveler rests on Lake Balaton during the four-day weekend of August 20; Siófok, Hajdúszoboszló, Hévíz, Eger and Szeged attract the most guests, Szallas.hu announced based on Wednesday’s booking...
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Will airbnb-type accommodations be banned in Budapest? Tightening is coming
The regulation of short-term housing rentals in Budapest is back on the agenda, after the 7th district municipality announced that a decisive vote on banning Airbnb-type accommodation will be held...
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Wizz Air offers HUF 4,000 last minute tickets for an annual membership fee
Wizz Air is launching a new program that is the first in Europe to offer cheap, last-minute travel options in exchange for an annual membership fee. In the framework of...
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The Sziget festival has new goals for 2025
A new era in the history of the Sziget Festival begins after the 30th anniversary event. Tamás Kádár, the main organizer of the festival, announced on Tuesday that significant changes...
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The number of visitors to Turkey increased by 13.9 percent in the first half of the year
In the first six months of this year, the number of visitors to Turkey increased by 13.9 percent to 26.1 million compared to a year earlier, the Turkish Tourism and...
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Luxury hobby attracts crowds to the shores of Lake Balaton
In Hungary, more and more people are discovering the joys of surfing, and the sport’s popularity is constantly growing. This is not surprising, since it is possible to surf in...
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Hungary’s most colorful festival starts on August 15 in Debrecen
A Szent István napi programokról, a készülő virágkocsikról és a karneváli menetről tartottak sajtótájékoztatót a szervezők augusztus 14-én a debreceni Medicor-udvarban, a készülő kompozíciók helyszínén. Papp László polgármester kiemelte, hogy...
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The 2024 summer season brought mixed results for the Hungarian hotel market
While June proved to be one of the best in previous years, the month of July showed a somewhat more subdued performance. The Paris Olympics and other major sporting events,...
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We also take our favorite toilet paper with us on vacation
It should be clean, lockable and not shared – these are our most important requirements for the toilet when we go on holiday. Compared to weekdays spent at home, almost...
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The European heat wave and climate change are reorganizing tourism
In the InfoRádió Aréna program, tourism expert Róbert Richárd Kiss analyzed the effects of the European heat wave and climate change on tourism. According to the expert, extreme weather conditions...
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Hungarians take out travel insurance for HUF 716 per day
In the summer season, the demand for travel insurance increased significantly in Hungary, especially among travelers to nearby European countries. According to the latest data from the insurance brokerage company...
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Holidays in Croatia are amazing: mixed apartment prices and a wide selection
The Croatian coast remains a popular destination for holidaymakers, but apartment prices range widely and vary greatly between different parts of the country. The Kvarner Gulf and the central and...
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Paris 2024 – Tourism has increased significantly, yet the city is very calm
Since the start of the Paris Olympics, 20 percent more tourists have arrived in the French capital and its surroundings compared to the same period of the previous year, while...
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The tourism tender scheme worth a total of HUF 13 billion continues
Approximately 200 rural casual catering shops and another 100 rural music and dance clubs can call for a total of nearly HUF 300 million in support. The non-refundable subsidy of...
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The number of tourists in Romania increased by 3 percent in the first half of the year
The number of tourists in Romania increased by 3 percent in the first half of 2023 compared to the same period in 2023, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced...
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