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War generates tourism risks

A recent report by the UN’s World Tourism Organisation forecasts a 50-63% drop in the number of foreign tourists because of the war in Ukraine, in comparison with 2019. The...

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European tourism has increased, and domestic hotels are doing well even with increased room prices

In the first five months of the year, Europe’s tourist traffic exceeded the previous year’s level by 350 percent, according to the latest data from the United Nations World Tourism...

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Coronavirus: global tourism has fallen by to third

The number of tourist trips fell by 65 percent worldwide in the first six months year-on-year, and tourism revenues fell by 460 billion USD – portfolio.hu quotes from the latest...

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Tourism grew by 4 percent in 2019 worldwide

According to expectations published early last year worldwide tourism grew by 4 percent in 2019 – the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced in an annual report in Madrid on Monday....

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World Tourism Day: guided tours, sightseeing tours and spa visits in Budapest

Guided tours, sightseeing tours, guided walks and spa visits are also open on Friday and Saturday in Budapest for the World Tourism Day. At the initiative of the United Nations...

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International tourism revenue was 1,700 billion USD last year

Last year, revenue from tourism increased significantly, by 4 percent, to 1,700 billion USD, and has grown for the seventh consecutive year to a greater extent than commodity exports (+3...

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International tourism has already reached the number of travelers expected for 2020 last year

International tourism closed last year with a 6 percent increase, representing more than 1.4 billion travelers worldwide – the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced on Monday in Madrid, stressing that...

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Budapest will be the host of the World Tourism Day events

According to the decision of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Budapest hosts the events of the World Tourism Day. Into the World Tourism Day, to be held on 27 September...

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International tourism grew by seven percent in 2017

International tourism grew by 7 percent in 2017, exceeding 1.3 billion travelers in the world, which outpaces the expectations, according to a statement published on Monday by the Madrid- based...

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Hungary will be the host of next year’s World Tourism Day

Budapest will host the World Tourism Day in 2018, on the basis of the UN World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO), Ujhelyi István Socialist MEP informed, who attended the organization’ meeting in...

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World tourism expands further this year

A 3-4 percent growth can be expected in tourism Globally in this year’s favorable economic environment. In Europe, a growth of 2-3 percent is expected, while Hungary is among the...

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Hungary may strengthen its tourism market leadership in the region

Hungary can strengthen its tourism market leadership in the region the next year, when Central and Eastern Europe will be the guest of honor of the Global Tourism Economy Forum...

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The World Day of Tourism this year promotes the barrier-free travel

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) the this year promotes the barrier-free travel. Hungary will celebrate the World Tourism Day on 27 September for the sixth time: Hungary also...

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Discussions about health tourism in Budapest

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) discussed the concept of health tourism in Budapest with the participation of international organizations involved in health tourism. The UNWTO will prepare a final...

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The importance of tourism was discussed in Madrid

In the current stressful political situation more effective and closer cooperation is needed to exploit the potential of tourism – Ujhelyi István MEP stressed in his communication issued on Friday...

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UNWTO: tourism in Europe may grow by 3-4 percent this year

This year, the growth in the number of international tourist arrivals is expected to be around 3-4 percent worldwide. In Europe, a similar growth is expected – according to the...

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The Hungarian National Tourist Office has unveiled its new marketing strategy

The Hungarian National Tourist Office has presented its three-year (2015-2017) tourism marketing strategy on the first day of the Travel Expo, at the official conference of UNWTO. The primary task...

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