New record! – Budapest’s tourism is better than ever!

In the first half of the year, more than 2.5 million visitors spent 5.8 million guest nights in Budapest. With this result, the Hungarian capital has exceeded such idealized values that could not have been imagined 5-10 years ago. According to Teodóra Bán – Director of Budapest Festival and Tourism Center – Budapest has become a real brand.

Budapest is a wonderful place; just think about its natural treasures. Moreover, there is always something happening in the Hungarian capital – visitors can choose among a wide range of programs on 365 days of the year, and can enjoy the bubbly, lively nights of the city. Its uniqueness lies in its diversity – thanks to which, everyone can find interesting and valuable programs, regardless of age group or interests.

“Budapest is a brand that has achieved world-class level for today” – commented Teodóra Bán, Director of Budapest Festival and Tourism Center. – “Regarding guest arrivals and guest nights, we managed to cross the dream value, which seemed to be a ‘mission impossible’ 5-10 years ago.“

“The good news concern everyone – it has a positive effect on citizens as tourism expenditure is invested in urban development projects of Budapest; moreover, tourism has an important role in job creation as well” – she added.

As the Hungarian news portal Lokál reports, the capital performs outstandingly this year as well; according to the data of the Central Statistical Office (KSH) – more than 2.5 million visitors spent 5.8 million guest-nights at commercial accommodations in the first half of the year, which is a record. The busiest month was July with more than one million overnight stays. “Our popularity can be explained by the fact that tourists know that – besides feeling good – they will be safe here, no matter whether they come with friends or family” – said Teodóra Bán.