Budapest’s Tourism Boom: Record-Breaking September Performance

Record-Breaking Numbers Paint a Bright Picture

You won’t believe the numbers coming out of Budapest this September! The Hungarian capital has absolutely knocked it out of the park with its tourism performance, recording an impressive 815,000 guest nights – that’s a whopping 10.4% increase compared to last year. What’s even more exciting is that these figures aren’t just good – they’re regionally outstanding!

Financial Success Story

The city’s hotels have been raking it in, with gross revenues hitting a spectacular 40.9 billion Hungarian Forints (HUF) – that’s a 40.6% jump from last year! Of this impressive sum, about 27.2 billion HUF came from room revenues alone. Talk about a successful month!

Occupancy Rates and Pricing

Let’s talk about how full these hotels were. Budapest’s hotels achieved a remarkable 77.8% occupancy rate – that’s 8.7 percentage points higher than last year. The average room rate climbed to 51,266 HUF (approximately €143), showing that tourists are willing to pay premium prices for a Budapest experience.

International Visitor Breakdown

Here’s where it gets really interesting! The UK led the pack with 78,000 guest nights, followed closely by the US with 75,000. But the real surprise? Chinese visitors showed an incredible 60% increase! Spain wasn’t far behind in terms of growth, showing a 37% increase in guest nights.

Regional Leadership

When compared to other Central European capitals like Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, and Bratislava, Budapest’s performance is particularly impressive. The city ranked:

• 2nd in occupancy rates at 83.1%
• 2nd in net average room rates
• 1st in RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room)

Year-to-Date Performance

Looking at the bigger picture, from January to September 2024, Budapest’s hotels have welcomed guests for 6.6 million nights, with international visitors accounting for 5.6 million of these. That’s a solid 10% increase in international stays compared to 2023!

Looking Ahead

With these remarkable September figures and strong year-to-date performance, Budapest is cementing its position as one of Europe’s most attractive tourist destinations. The combination of competitive pricing, high-quality service, and the city’s inherent charm continues to draw visitors from around the globe.

The success story of Budapest’s tourism sector this September isn’t just about numbers – it’s about the city’s growing appeal as a must-visit European destination. With these results, the future of Budapest’s tourism industry looks brighter than ever!

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