Hungary » Tourism

 Budapest is the favourite Central European destination for those who enjoy visiting attractive places and like to get acquainted with colourful local cultures. By presenting and spreading cultural assets it boosts the city’s image and encourages dynamic development of its cultural tourism. The Hungarian capital attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Budapest is a thriving, lively city rich in culture and history that has become an established business centre. In 2007, over 4.0 million tourists visited Budapest, 16% more than the year before, a figure that is set to rise in 2008. Budapest has also become a hugely popular place for conventions, welcoming over 150 large-scale congresses and conferences annually.