Vacation reservations increased by 27% after PM’s announcement
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After 5.5 million people got the Covid-19 vaccine, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced the further ease of restrictions. Hungarian accommodations will not require vaccine certificates in the future, which resulted in a 27% increase in the number of reservations.
The number of reservations will probably increase even more, and this season might have even more traffic than in 2019, forbes.hu reported. The majority of the people are spending their vacation in Hungary, but 18% are planning to travel abroad.
The most popular foreign travel destinations are Croatia, Turkey, Greece, and Montenegro.
In Hungary, the higher-level quality services are more popular than last year, even though prices increased. Many people are looking for accommodation that has a pool, jacuzzi or wellness area. The demand for all-inclusive services is significant, and based on a survey by Szallas.hu, every second person eats at a restaurant or buffet. According to the survey, entertainment opportunities like music at dinner or sports broadcasts contribute to attracting customers.
Nationwide, prices for accommodation increased by 11.5% per night for one person, and near Lake Balaton, the prices got 8% higher.
Hungarians choose their holiday destinations based on price, discount, and their bucket list, but several people tend to return to their usual vacation venue. The most popular activities are going to the pool, sightseeing, going on trips, hiking, and enjoying wellness areas.