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Several exciting hotel developments have been completed or are underway in Budapest. In 2023, W Budapest opened the beautifully restored Drechsler Palace, a UNESCO-listed building on Andrássy Avenue, combining heritage charm with cutting-edge design. Kimpton Budapest also opened, offering boutique-style luxury with personalized services and stylish meeting spaces.
The Ibis & Tribe Budapest Stadium Hotel, with its dual-brand approach and eco-conscious certifications, is another highlight, along with the opening of the rooftop Cloud IX Skybar. Looking ahead, the iconic Gellért Hotel following an extensive renovation will be reopening as Mandarin Oriental’s flagship in the region, while the Tribe Hotel at Budapest’s Ferenc Liszt International Airport is set to add more high-quality options for travellers. Hotel supply development is also continuing with major brands like St. Regis, Radisson Collection, Voco, Vignette Collection, Moxy, So, and Swissotel entering the market.
BEST INCENTIVE IDEA
Walk in the footsteps of Hollywood stars
Enrol on a private tour of film locations: there are many tours that offer an entertaining way to discover Budapest, which is a blockbuster movie star. It’s an exciting feeling, knowing you’re walking in the same steps as famous actors from all over the world including Angelina Jolie, Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Madonna, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jennifer Lawrence, and Brad Pitt. Since the fall of Communism, an attractive tax incentive scheme for movie productions has made Budapest a popular film location. As Budapest is a versatile city, it can look like Buenos Aires, Prague, Berlin, Moscow, Paris, and even New York. Its streets and buildings may easily revive different eras and atmospheres. Historical, communist, industrial and modern locations are easy to find in the city. Hungary has been a perfect location for TV series, TV commercials and clip shots too. Recently Bollywood has also discovered what our capital has to offer. Discover the set locations of World War Z, Blade Runner 2049, The Martian, Hercules, Die Hard 5, Munich, Dracula, Spy, Spy Game, Evita and more.
BEST KEPT SECRETS
With 22 new hotels and over 3,000 rooms expected to open in the next five years, Budapest is undergoing significant growth in its hospitality sector, offering a range of new, modern venues for meeting planners.
PERFECT GIFT
Cut the fridge magnet and power bank! Why not pick an eco-conscious Hungarian-made designer gift? When choosing a corporate gift, ask for advice from the Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency. It is a neutral non-profit public corporation that represents all the fashion and designer brands in Hungary. They offer a unique and exclusive selection of gifts that represent the best of Hungarian fashion & design. These gifts are not only stylish but also have a rich cultural and historical significance. By choosing these gifts, a business traveller can make a lasting impression on their clients or colleagues while also showcasing their appreciation for Hungarian art and culture. Moreover, their commitment to sustainable and ethical fashion means that these gifts are made with environmentally friendly materials and produced using traditional craft techniques. Therefore, selecting a fashionable corporate gift with the help of the Hungarian Fashion and Design Agency is not only a stylish choice but also a responsible one.
You can find more info here: https://www.hfda.hu/en.
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Powerwolf Concert
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Budapest Chess Olympiad 2024
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