Tourism - Diplomacy & Trade https://dteurope.com Monthly in print | Daily on the web Tue, 19 May 2026 10:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://dteurope.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-dt_favicon-32x32.png Tourism - Diplomacy & Trade https://dteurope.com 32 32 Gov't Support for Champions League Final Organizers https://dteurope.com/sports/govt-support-for-champions-league-final-organizers/ Tue, 19 May 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=79767 The new Hungarian government fully supports the organizers of the UEFA Champions League final in Budapest, as well as the transport companies and law enforcement agencies, as its successful organization is in the national interest, Transport and Investment Minister Dávid Vitézy wrote on social media on Tuesday. With the final just 12 days away, "numerous […]

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]]> Malta As a Year-Round Destination https://dteurope.com/tourism/malta-as-a-year-round-destination/ Wed, 13 May 2026 07:55:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=79612 With its rich cultural heritage, Mediterranean climate and diverse tourism offering – from historic cities and vibrant cultural life to gastronomy and world-class diving –, Malta continues to reinforce its position as an ideal year-round destination. The latest results presented by the Malta Tourism Authority highlight not only strong growth, but also a clear strategic […]

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]]> Guest Numbers, Nights Edge Higher in March https://dteurope.com/tourism/guest-numbers-nights-edge-higher-in-march/ Tue, 05 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=79469 The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary edged up 0.6% to 1,158,000 in March from the same month a year earlier. Meanwhile the number of guest nights inched 0.9% higher to 2,703,000, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Tuesday show. The number of domestic guests rose 1.8% […]

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]]> Tourism eAcademy Launched https://dteurope.com/tourism/tourism-eacademy-launched/ Sun, 03 May 2026 16:42:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=79429 The nationwide initiative known as the Tourism eAcademy has been launched, aimed at strengthening the digital competencies of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises operating in the tourism sector. The project is funded by a non-repayable European Union grant of HUF 1.2 trillion from the Digital Renewal Operational Program Plus (DIMOP Plus), the Hungarian Tourism Association […]

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]]> Tourism Firms' Expectations Above the National Average https://dteurope.com/tourism/tourism-expectations-over-the-national-average-in-april/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=79304 Expectations among companies operating in Hungary’s tourism sector exceeded the national economic average in April. According to the performance expectations index, they are in a more favorable position than any other sector — according to the latest survey conducted by the National Association of Tourism and Hospitality Employers (VIMOSZ) in collaboration with GKI Economic Research, […]

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]]> Guest Numbers, Nights Climb in February https://dteurope.com/tourism/guest-numbers-nights-climb-in-february/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:26:33 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=78763 The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary rose by 4.6% to 1,068,000 in February from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights climbed 5.2% to 2,438,000, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Thursday show. The number of domestic guests rose by 4.9% […]

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]]> ENSANA WellMeeting® Opens New Era in Business Events https://dteurope.com/tourism/ensana-wellmeeting-opens-new-era-in-business-events/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:56:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=78705 Domestic business tourism is entering a new era as ENSANA Hotels has introduced, at Thermal Margaret Island, its WellMeeting® concept, merging conference efficiency with a holistic wellbeing approach. Set in the lush surroundings of Margaret Island, corporate events are no longer just scheduled programs but energizing, experience-based occasions tailored specifically to the needs of the […]

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]]> Guest Numbers, Nights Climb in Hungary in January https://dteurope.com/tourism/guest-numbers-nights-climb-in-hungary-in-january/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:09:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=78263 The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary rose 5.3% to 1,067,000 in January from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights climbed 3.6% to 2,351,000, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) show. The number of domestic guests rose 4.6% to 494,000 and the […]

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]]> Renovation of Gyula Castle Baths Completed https://dteurope.com/tourism/renovation-of-gyula-castle-baths-completed/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:15:12 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=78076 With the handover of the riding hall building, the complete renovation of Gyula Castle Baths, worth a total of HUF 3 billion, has been completed in the town of Gyula (SE Hungary). The entire facility is now available to guests, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has announced. According to the ministry, Hungary's appeal […]

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]]> Hungary Drew over 20 Million Tourists in 2025 https://dteurope.com/tourism/hungary-drew-over-20-million-tourists-in-2025/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:08:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77853 The number of tourists in Hungary climbed over 20 million in 2025, a new record, the head of the Hungarian Tourism Agency, Zoltán Güller said at an industry gala on Sunday. He stated that the Central Statistics Office (KSH) recorded around 19.5 million tourists in 2025, but those figures didn't include the 600,000 passengers on […]

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]]> 2.4 Mn Passengers Traveled on BAHART Vessels Last Year https://dteurope.com/tourism/2-4-mn-passengers-traveled-on-bahart-vessels-last-year/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:08:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77837 Last year, nearly 2.4 million people traveled on the ships and ferries of Balaton Shipping Co. (BAHART), which is one of the best performances in the last 30 years and exceeds the 2024 traffic data by 53,000, the company told MTI on Friday. According to their information, the number of passengers choosing passenger ships on […]

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]]> Guest Numbers, Nights Climb in December https://dteurope.com/tourism/guest-numbers-nights-climb-in-december/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:11:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77780 The number of guests at commercial and private tourist accommodations in Hungary rose 11.8% to 1,423,000 in December from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights climbed 9.2% to 3,249,000, data released by the Central Statistics Office (KSH) on Wednesday show. The number of domestic guests rose 10.1% to 604,000 […]

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]]> 'Recharge' Campaign Launched to Boost Domestic Tourism https://dteurope.com/tourism/recharge-campaign-launched-to-boost-domestic-tourism/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:07:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77714 Visit Hungary is launching a campaign to boost domestic travel, and accommodation providers and spas are invited to participate, Visit Hungary CEO Olivér Csendes announced on a commercial television program on Wednesday morning. He added that the national campaign asks accommodation providers to offer at least a 5% discount, and spas to offer a 15% […]

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]]> Over 20 Mn Guests at Tourism Accommodations in 2025 https://dteurope.com/tourism/over-20-mn-guests-at-tourism-accommodations-in-2025/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:35:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77500 The number of guests who stayed at tourist accommodations in Hungary rose over 20 million in 2025, a new record, the head of the Hungarian Tourism Agency, Zoltán Güller said at a press conference on Monday. He noted that the number of guests was double the population of Hungary, adding that passenger numbers at Liszt […]

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]]> Guest Numbers, Nights Climb in Hungarian Tourism https://dteurope.com/tourism/guest-numbers-nights-climb-in-hungarian-tourism/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:23:00 +0000 https://dteurope.com/?p=77441 The number of guests at commercial and private tourism accommodations in Hungary rose 7.9% to 1,355,000 in November from the same month a year earlier, while the number of guest nights climbed 5.8% to 3,036,000, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Thursday show. The number of domestic guests was flat at 611,000 […]

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