Conferences and health tourism at Spa & Wellness
On the first day, a special trade day will be organised by the Hungarian National Tourist Office, and the HNTO has also launched a special competition for tickets to the fair.
The conference on the first day will give a detailed insight into the possibilities and developments of Hungarian health tourism, with speakers representing the state administration and private enterprises. The afternoon section will give practical advice on how to develop health products from natural resources.
Besides trade professionals, the HNTO also awaits the general public with tourism brochures and information and quizzes on spas.
Source: HTTH - 10 November 2010
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4-star wellness and conference hotel in the Mátra hills
Located in Mátraszentimre, the 4-star hotel can host 140 persons in double rooms and apartments, offering two modern conference rooms and a big wellness section, with environment-friendly energy solutions and breathtaking views.
Source: HTTH - 27 October 2010
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Budapest spas promoted in Spain
This was the second time that the BTH participated at the Termatalia event, with Spanish language brochures and information about the facilities of the Budapest Spas and Hot Springs Co., operator of many of the baths in the city. The exhibition attracted 15,000 visitors and 2000 trade visitors, who showed serious interest in the Hungarian bathing culture.
Source: HTTH - 20 October 2010
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Rácz Hotel to open next spring
Negotiations are underway with potential operators who will be selected later. The hotel and the thermal baths are ready, the interior design has been completed and only minor details are missing.
The hotel will open with 67 units ranging from superior rooms to royal suites; guests will have a choice of two restaurants and a bar plus extensive conference facilities. Further information: www.raczhotel.com
Source: HTTH - 6 October 2010
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Pápa hotel development – based on NATO
The hotel, which has also received EU funding, will open in spring 2012, with 133 rooms, including six presidential suites, 25 superior rooms, a conference room for 250 and a restaurant for 200 persons. The hotel will be linked to the thermal baths, where developments have just started.
The hotel fills a gap in the hotel capacity of the city: since the opening of the thermal baths in 2002, the number of guest nights has grown by 600% although there is no hotel capable of hosting conferences and wellness guests. Demand increased still further last year with the opening of the NATO airbase.
Source: HTTH – 29 September 2010
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Rogner under new name and operator
The hotel, now trading under the name Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa, awaits guests with the same staff; from 15 October the new GM will be Ms Erzsébet Pusztai.
Source: HTTH – 29 September 2010
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New tenders being reviewed
He was speaking at a trade consultation last week.
Participants of the conference, which focussed on the health industry, could gain an insight into the new strategy and comments of the trade concerning the preliminary documents. Participants also had the chance to air their opinions about the programme, to be launched on 15 January. The “Healing Hungary – Health Industry” is the first chapter (with 12 sub-programmes) of the New Széchenyi Plan, defining the break-points of Hungary.
This time, instead of infrastructural developments, the focus will be put on the better exploitation of thermal resources and geothermic opportunities. The planned tenders are designed to promote a health-conscious attitude to lifestyle by supporting active tourism. Spiritual health will also be highlighted along with a healthy diet.
Source: HTTH – 29 September 2010
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9 October: day of baths
For the first time, more than 50 baths have joined the initiative offering a 50% discount on admission. Lectures presenting the history of Hungarian spas and baths will also be held at the facilities.
Source: HTTH – 15 September 2010
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Budapest Winter Invitation with water products
The Hungarian National Tourist Office is now focusing on sale-oriented campaigns and will double its contribution to the BWI.
According to the HAH, a new feature will be put into this year’s offer, and the campaign will focus on Budapest as the city of spas. There are also talks about the launch of another winter campaign focusing on provincial hotels and starting in December.
Source: HTTH – 15 September 2010
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Healing Hungary as new country image?
In the next few years, the Hungarian message will focus on physical and mental health, but “with the help of gastronomy, the quality of life and tourism services will also improve”. To achieve this, more support should be given to the catering industry, the politician added. In order to improve the possibilities, the demand and the offer should be more balanced. Problems include the lack of restaurants offering traditional gastronomy values, fresh Hungarian ingredients are often missing from the menu and the education system is also out of date.
Source: HTTH – 15 September 2010
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Siklós spa inaugurated
The new facility can now host 3500 people in summer but the Thermal Spa Siklos offers 13 pools, amusement pools, wellness services, massage and saunas all year round.
The investment was backed by the local government. The constructor, Aquaplus Co., is in charge of the operation for 25 years. The next phase of the Siklós development will be the inauguration of a brand-new, 4-star hotel with 44 rooms next to the spa.
Source: HTTH – 12 August 2010
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Hungarian Baywatch-girl wanted
The lucky winner of the job ad can earn HUF 250,000 (cca. 1000 euros). She must be a good swimmer, smart, polite and clever, but her priority qualification is full know-how concerning the spa’s recent renovation.
Women between the ages of 16-99 can apply for the dream-job; the only criterion is “natural beauty” i.e. skinny, anorexic-type applicants will be rejected.
The winner will be chosen at a special beauty pageant on 19 August. Last year, the job attracted more than 100 applicants and organisers expect the same number this year.
Source: HTTH – 12 August 2010
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Health industry receives priority in new Széchenyi Plan
The new economy-development plan will focus on 7 themes: healing Hungary – health industry, renewing Hungary – green developments, home creation – construction, development of enterprises – development of business environment, science – innovation – growth, employment, traffic – transit economy.
The new plan will be launched on 15 January 2011. Comments can be submitted until mid-September.
Source: HTTH – 5 August 2010
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