Chinese tourists conquer Hungary: record numbers for 2025!
Chinese tourists conquer Hungary: record numbers for 2025!
Budapest, Ungarn - On May 28, 2025, the Hungarian tourism authority will become aware of the impressive growth of Chinese tourists in Hungary. According to information from Xinhuanet Visited in 2024 over 183,000 Chinese tourists Hungary, almost twice as In 2023. The Hungarian capital Budapest, especially the Burgberg, attracts many of these guests; There they take unforgettable photos of the picturesque backdrop.
oliver Csendes, CEO of Visit Hungary, emphasizes the relevance of the Chinese market and emphasizes the ongoing campaigns that put Hungary's cultural herital and famous personalities in the foreground. The Budapest Week for Tourism and Culture 2025, which has recently started, shows the commitment of Hungary to strengthen tourist connections and present the cultural heritage.
important measures to promote tourism
The Hungarian tourism authority is strongly investing in improving travel experiences for Chinese tourists. Csenden makes it clear that tourism and travel act as elements of peace and cultural exchange. There are currently 21 direct flights a week between Budapest and seven large Chinese cities. This connection is intended to further favor the increase in Chinese visitors.
forecasts indicate that Hungary expects Chinese number of visitors to increase 67 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. The number of overnight stays in Chinese tourists in Hungary rose to over 300,000 last year. At the same time, Hungary works with digital platforms such as Trip.com and Wechat Pay to make the journey and stay for tourists more pleasant. Trip.com even set up its own page in Chinese.
diplomatic and economic relationships
Ministerial meeting opened as part of the Hungarian EU Council Presidency and a conference on the European and China tourism dialogue in Budapest. Minister of Economics Máron Nagy emphasizes the "special role" of Hungary in the relationships between China and the EU. This is in line with the aim of improving the competitiveness of the EU.
The relationships between Hungary and China are by no means new; In October 2022, Hungary celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relationships with China. In addition, Hungary has received official delegations from two Chinese provinces since the beginning of 2023 and was a guest of honor at the international trade fair for investment and trade in China (CIFIT) 2024.
Under these circumstances, a new direct flight from China to Budapest has also been announced, which should continue to support the effects of the political initiatives. The Hungarian economy benefits significantly from the tourism sector, which is 9% of the EU GDP. In view of these developments, a further intensification of tourist relationships between Hungary and China seems to be only a matter of time.| Details | |
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