Tag "turizmus"
An agreement has been signed between BDPST Group and Budapest Thermal Baths and Thermal Baths Co.
DOME Kft., a member of the BDPST Group portfolio, and Budapest Spa and Thermal Baths Co. (BGYH) have entered into an agreement to sell certain areas of Hotel Gellért and...
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Luxury at Lake Balaton: a cheese and sour cream lángos can cost as much as 3,900 forints
The classic Balaton lángos was once considered a penny retro dish, but by the summer of 2025 it can be considered more of a premium beach treat. According to the...
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Belgians made 23.7 million trips in 2024
Belgian citizens made 23.7 million trips abroad in 2024, around 2.1 percent more than the previous year, while the number of guest nights spent abroad was 181.4 million last year,...
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Sea, hiking, the Far East: these are the summer travel trends for 2025
Hungarian travelers are heading towards proven destinations this summer, while inbound tourism also seems to be returning strongly to pre-Covid levels. Pénzcentrum spoke with Balázs Bakó, spokesperson for MUISZ, and...
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70% of travelers would pay more for a green alternative
Tourism is responsible for nearly 10% of global carbon emissions, so reducing the sector’s environmental impact is becoming increasingly urgent. Pressure from guests is increasing and many are willing to...
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Unitravel bankruptcy: compensation can also be travel – but there are some things that have to be paid out of pocket
Customers who were left stranded by the bankrupt Unitravel travel agency can choose not only monetary compensation, but also a new travel option. According to the insurer, the claim settlement...
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Tourism in Lake Balaton shows a mixed picture – yet there is reason for optimism
The tourist season at Lake Balaton did not start smoothly: the weather and the shortening booking times had a significant impact on the development of guest traffic. However, according to...
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The recovery in the Budapest hotel market may continue
The performance of the Central and Eastern European hotel market, and within it the Budapest hotel market, exceeded all preliminary analyst expectations in 2024. The sector’s growth may continue this...
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Lake Balaton prices remain high
Vacationers at Lake Balaton cannot expect cheap meals this year either – especially not in Balatonfüred, where the picturesque surroundings and bustling coastal life are now coupled with serious prices....
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Magical even without tourists: this has become Europe’s newest hidden gem
The accommodation portal HomeToGo has once again compiled a ranking of the most exciting, yet little-known tourist destinations in Europe. This time, a little-known, but all the more picturesque, Portuguese...
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Ocean cruise shipping is a billion-dollar business: a new record was set in 2024
Although it costs at least $1 billion to build a single modern ocean liner, the industry is enjoying a golden age. In 2024, the popularity of ocean cruises set a...
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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Southern Spain
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Spain this morning, shaking more than 50 towns and cities, including popular tourist destinations such as Alicante and Murcia, according to the Spanish National...
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120 thousand students work during the summer: here are the most typical hourly wages
Not surprisingly, the summer season is the most intense period for student workers, but it is no longer true that student work is concentrated exclusively during this period. Seasonality is...
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The Airbnb ban in Terézváros may be overturned
The fate of the decree banning short-term apartment rentals in Budapest’s 6th district has caused a political storm: according to the capital’s government office, the Airbnb ban adopted by the...
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NGM: the SZÉP card remains the driving force of domestic tourism
The SZÉP card continues to be the driving force of domestic tourism – in May this year, nearly 10 percent more was spent on SZÉP cards compared to last year...
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Colonnade Insurance is prepared to compensate Unitravel passengers as soon as possible
Colonnade Insurance is prepared to compensate the affected passengers of Unitravel Kft. as soon as possible, in accordance with the law, the insurer is in consultation with the Budapest Government...
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The storm hit the favorite resort of Hungarians – shocking video!
An extraordinary storm hit Split, Croatia, on Tuesday morning, turning the city’s streets into floods in minutes, MTI reported, citing local media reports. The storm, which came with wind gusts...
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The closed bathhouse of the Hévíz Lake Spa can reopen with government support
The government has taken a significant step for the future of the Hévíz Lake Spa: they are providing 381 million forints in support for the temporary restoration of the bathhouse...
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Wizz Air resumes flights to Israel
Wizz Air will resume its flights between Tel Aviv and Budapest on August 8, a month earlier than planned, the airline announced. The reason for the restart is its commitment...
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Tourist invasion in Europe: the summer of Mediterranean overtourism
School is out, vacation is coming: Europe’s most popular holiday destinations are already suffering from the pressure of tourism. Residents of Rome, Barcelona, Venice and Tenerife are increasingly taking action...
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HungaroControl: Hungarian air traffic control has had its busiest start to summer
Hungarian air traffic control has had its busiest start to the summer, with traffic in Hungarian airspace increasing by about 3 percent in June compared to the same period last...
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The government office will make a decision as soon as possible so that compensation can begin for passengers of the bankrupt travel agency.
The Budapest Metropolitan Municipality Government Office, as a commercial authority, has initiated proceedings in the case of the bankrupt Unitravel Kft. travel agency in order to help passengers in distress,...
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Unitravel Kft. travel agency went bankrupt
Unitravel Ltd. has gone bankrupt, so it cannot fulfill its commitments, and the return home of passengers abroad is assured – the travel agency announced on its website on Monday....
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MBH Bank-CIG Pannónia: nearly half of passengers do not take out travel insurance
Nearly half of travelers do not take out travel or accident insurance, even though accidents and illnesses during vacations can cost millions, according to research by MBH Bank and an...
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Budapest’s nightlife has reached a turning point: instead of mass tourism, a qualitative rethink is needed
The once vibrant nightlife of Budapest has now been spectacularly worn out – the legendary ruin pubs have been replaced by clichéd bars tailored to the needs of quantitative tourism,...
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The number of foreign tourists in Romania increased by 7 percent in May compared to the previous year
The number of foreign tourists in Romania increased by 7 percent in May compared to the previous year, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) announced on Friday. In May, 239,400...
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Lake Balaton boating: the high season starts with discounts and more frequent sailings
Balatoni Hajózási Zrt. (Bahart) is expecting a high-traffic peak season, increasing its services on its busiest routes, adding a new route to its scheduled shipping service and offering numerous discounts...
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Tourism economy deteriorating, but better than the national economic average
In June 2025, 70% of tourism companies reported an increase in their service prices in the last 3 months (the same proportion in May) compared to the same period of...
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Eurostat: number of guest nights booked on online platforms shows stable growth in the EU
The number of nights spent in short-term accommodation in EU member states showed a steady increase in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous...
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Lake Vadása: once again the secret favorite of the summer in the heart of Őrség
There is life beyond Lake Balaton – and what a life! Hidden deep in the Őrség, between the quiet slopes of the western border, Lake Vadása has quietly but spectacularly...
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