Tag: Hungary

Hungarian gastronomy relies quite heavily on the practices of old peasant-style cooking and the versions incorporated into turn-of-the-century bourgeois cuisine. Typically, onions, paprika, and sour cream are the dominant flavors. FOR MEAT LOVERS Pork is the most common meat since, during the Turkish occupation, almost all domestic animals had to be turned in except for pork, because Muslims are not allowed to eat it. It follows that red paprika (Turkish pepper), bacon, and sausages are frequently used ingredients in Hungarian foods. In addition to processing the meat of the animal, Hungarians are also keen users of offal in many dishes. ... Read more

Budapest, Hungary Tourism has become one of the major contributors to the GDP of Hungary these days. It was informed by Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. He was talking to the media at the Dubrovnik Ministerial Conference on cooperation between China and 16 central and eastern Europian Countris. “Chinese are the world’s most affluent tourists; as per last year’s records they have spent around USD 258 billion, worldwide. So having more Chinese tourists to Hungary is highly beneficial for the country,” said Szijjarto. The inbound tourists form China last year were around  227,000, which was 34 per ... Read more

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Városház Utca Projekt Ingatlanforgalmazó Kft. for the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Budapest, Hungary. The 231-room property is expected to open in early 2020. Hyatt Regency Budapest will be located in the landmark building Postapalota, the former postal office on Petőfi Sándor Street. Situated near the vibrant Váci Street and a five-minute walk to the Danube river, this upscale hotel will provide the perfect setting for business and leisure travelers to connect with the city. “The development of Hyatt Regency Budapest demonstrates Hyatt’s commitment ... Read more