Tourists flood Hungary, but some are still missing

The number of foreign tourists in Hungary is back to pre-pandemic levels. However, unlike before, very few people are coming from one country. Can you guess who they are and what the reason is?

Tourists are coming to Hungary in huge numbers again

According to the president of the Association of Hungarian Hotels and Restaurants (Magyar Szállodák és Éttermek Szövetsége, MSZÉSZ), the number of summer bookings suggests that the number of foreign tourists in Hungary will reach pre-pandemic levels this year.

The expert stressed the importance of international events in the tourism sector. He added that Chinese tourists are once again showing renewed interest in Hungary, napi.hu reports.

International events attract them

“Foreign tourists have returned to Hungary, and based on the inbound tourism recorded so far this year and summer bookings, their numbers are approaching pre-pandemic levels. This was already reflected in hotel turnover at Pentecost, when domestic guests also arrived in much greater numbers than could have been predicted. But internationally renowned sports competitions also play a big role in this, which are always a big attraction abroad and help the capital to be full and generate high revenues,” Tamás Flesch, president of the Association of Hungarian Hotels and Restaurants, told napi.hu.

According to the expert, the Europa League final at the end of May attracted a lot of foreign visitors. A lot of money was spent in Budapest on those days.