Number of foreign visitors to Hungary down by 50 pc in third quarter

Pécs, Hungary. Photo: MTI

The number of foreign visitors to Hungary was down by 50 percent in the third quarter of this year compared to the same period last year and they spent 54 percent less, the Central Statistical Office (KSH) said in a report on Tuesday.

International visitors spent a total 383 billion forints (EUR 1.1bn) at current prices in the third quarter of this year, representing a drop in almost all areas, regardless of the length and purpose of their stay, KSH said.

Travellers from Germany spent the highest amount of 77 billion forints, mostly on recreation and leisure activities, health preservation and business trips, followed by 66 billion forints spent by Austrians who also paid a significant amount for dental treatments.

Some 99 percent of international travellers arrived from Europe.

As we wrote few days ago, due to guest workers returning home for the holidays and the modification of pandemic measures, huge lines of waiting cars were formed on Sunday morning at several border control points entering Serbia. Details HERE.

Life has changed completely since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. People’s habits have changed due to a number of restrictions. We wear masks, order food to take away, and do not travel as much. The decline in travel affects not only hotels but also the airports and the people who work there, read more HERE.