Tag "turizmus"
New era at Lake Balaton, first the protection of natural values and public areas
The protection of Lake Balaton has reached a real milestone, as the government decree on the land use requirements of the lake’s waterfront areas (BATÉK) was published in the Hungarian...
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Tourism developments in Fejér will cost more than 1.2 billion forints
The Fejér County Government is implementing tourism developments in the Danube-side part of the county and in the Bakony-Vértes region with a total of more than 1.2 billion forints with...
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This is the first airline where overweight passengers have to buy an extra ticket
According to AP News, Southwest Airlines will introduce a new rule starting in September: passengers who cannot fit between the armrests of their seats will have to buy an extra...
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Tourists are also responsible for the fate of Lake Balaton
Several European countries have already introduced strict regulations to protect lakes: in Croatia, for example, the number of tourists at the Plitvice Lakes has been maximized, and in Italy, plastic...
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Visit Hungary: St. Stephen’s Day program series attracted 23 percent more guests to Budapest
The St. Stephen’s Day program series attracted 23 percent more guests to Budapest this year compared to last year, with 35 percent more domestic and 20 percent more foreign tourists...
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A five-stop concert series is being held in the Prajdi Salt Plain to boost tourism in the region
A five-stop concert series with the participation of renowned Hungarian and Romanian bands will be held in September and October in the Székelyföld Salt Country to boost the region’s tourism,...
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By 2040, there will be more than 2.4 billion tourists traveling the world
In recent decades, tourism has experienced unprecedented growth: between 1975 and 2019, the number of tourists doubled approximately every fifteen years, and today it exceeds 1.5 billion per year. According...
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Balaton Tourism Association: Lake Balaton did not close after August 20th
Lake Balaton did not close with the end of the summer season, after August 20th there are still many guests and plenty of programs – the Balaton Tourism Association wrote...
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Lake Balaton tourism: full houses and growing revenues refute claims of decline
According to Zoltán Guller, president of the Hungarian Tourism Agency, it is a recurring phenomenon that rumors about a weak season at Lake Balaton spread every summer. He emphasized that...
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Luxury vacations: these are the world’s most expensive travel destinations
The demand for exclusive experiences and premium services remains strong in the upper segment of tourism. The wealthiest travelers are looking for destinations where the beauty of nature meets the...
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Turkish tourism has come to a standstill: peak summer traffic decreases for the first time in five years
The number of foreign tourists to Turkey fell for the first time in five years in July, with 6.97 million visitors, down 5 percent from the same month last year,...
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Wellness Center Praid reopened after the mining disaster
Two months after the flooding of the salt mine and the subsequent forced closure, the Wellness Center Praid is once again welcoming visitors. From Saturday, the spa in Székelyföld will...
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Giga-state investments at Lake Balaton – framework program until 2035 launched
The government has published its new state construction investment program until 2035, which includes a budget of more than 9,500 billion forints. The draft decree lists in detail the projects...
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Lake Balaton will not close after August 20th
If all goes well, the number of annual guest nights in this region will exceed nine million this year as well. The end of the season is often associated with...
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Rural tourism not only brings economic benefits, but also strengthens the identity of local people
The 2025 rural tourism development application program for local governments aims to enable settlements to initiate real change through practical training based on local cooperation – writes the Hello Press!...
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All-inclusive buffets may be abolished in Turkey – a drastic step to curb food waste
More than 23 million tons of food is wasted in Turkey every year, a significant part of which is generated in tourism, especially in hotel buffets. Due to the huge...
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The holiday market is soaring: 37 percent price increase in six months
Similar to the housing market, the holiday home market also gained significant momentum in the first half of 2025: according to data from Otthon Centrum, the average price of holiday...
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Italy is still popular with tourists this year – more expensive, but worth it
Although prices have risen, Italy remains one of the most popular destinations for European and overseas tourists. Tourism expert Róbert Richard Kiss spoke on InfoRádio that the country’s rich cultural...
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Research: There is a huge gap between tourists’ environmental awareness and their actual travel habits
Although more and more tourists consider themselves environmentally conscious, this is less reflected in their travel habits, according to a recent international survey (Holiday Barometer) conducted by Europ Assistance covering...
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Visit Hungary Zrt.: the resumption of Budapest-Philadelphia flights is good news for Hungarian tourism
After six years, a direct flight between Budapest and Philadelphia will resume, which is very good news for Hungarian tourism and the business world; this will make travel between the...
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National strike could paralyze Ryanair flights to Spain
The strike announced by the Spanish General Workers’ Union (UGT) at the ground handling company Azul Handling, which is part of the Ryanair group, could last from August 15th until...
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GKI analysis: Increasing guest traffic
In the first half of 2025, nearly 8.2 million guests spent 18.9 million guest nights at tourist accommodations. The number of guests was 7.8% higher, and the number of guest...
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Nearly 30,000 people are already working in this year’s Summer Student Work Program
The government has announced the Summer Student Work Program for the thirteenth time this year, which helps young people to gain employment, with the help of which students aged 16-25...
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The water of Lake Balaton is almost boiling
According to the latest measurements by Időkép, the water temperature is exceptionally warm in several places on Lake Balaton, almost boiling. For example, 25.8 °C has been measured in Balatonlelle,...
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Road Movie Live is waiting for everyone with these popular Hungarian performers this year
Two days of partying await at the Műegyetem rakpart: Road Movie Live returns, the popular pop music program of the St. Stephen’s Day festivities. On August 19–20, audiences can enjoy...
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Hungarian girl becomes the festival’s 11 millionth visitor
A Hungarian girl living in Oman became the 11 millionth visitor in the history of the Sziget festival, and was greeted at the entrance on the closing day of the...
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Balaton Tourism Association: it’s time to take the importance of swimming seriously!
It is time to take the importance of swimming seriously – the Balaton Tourism Association warned on Saturday about the Balaton swim. In a statement sent to MTI, they highlighted...
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Lake Balaton vs. Croatian coast: where is it better to work in the summer of 2025?
While most seasonal jobs in Lake Balaton offer a net hourly wage of 2,000–2,800 forints, in Croatia the same job can be paid a net monthly wage of 1,000–1,400 euros...
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Italy unhappy with summer tourist season
Nearly 13 million vehicles were on the roads and motorways in Italy this weekend, according to operators, but tourism officials are not happy with the summer season, with Italians and...
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NGM: SZÉP card holders spent 44 billion forints in June
The SZÉP card, following the record year of 2024, is one of the most important driving forces of domestic tourism this year as well: in June 2025, surpassing the previous...
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