Free hotel nights in Budapest for the Budapest Spring Festival

Four night stay from £285 per person, including flights & hotel

BUDAPEST’S premier cultural event – the Budapest Spring Festival (www.btf.hu) – takes place this year from 19 March until 5 April, which still gives visitors chance to take advantage of the special hotel and flights deals through the Budapest Winter Invitation (www.budapestwinter.com).

There are 50 city centre hotels that are offering free nights up until 31 March, ranging from 3* to 5* making Budapest a great choice for an early spring break. The festival is one of the top cultural festivals in Europe with programmes ranging from exhibitions and classical concerts to opera, ballet and contemporary dance performed at amazing venues throughout the city.

Highlights this year include Nigel Kennedy and the Danubia Orchestra Obuda presenting a unique evening of Bach and Ellington on 26 March at the Palace of Arts; the magical Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía at the Thalia Theatre on various dates; Wagner’s Parsifal at the State Opera House on 2 April and the Royal Danish Ballet at the State Opera House on 19 March and Palace of Arts on 20 March.

There is also the chance to see Danish ‘nomadic theatre group’, Hotel Pro Forma on 22 March whose productions move across the genres of theatre, opera, visual arts and concert and are offer audiences a unique and exciting experience. They will be performing Operation: Ofero – a visual opera in three movements drawing upon the myths of Orpheus and Eurydice.

Stay at the newly renovated 3* King’s Hotel (www.kingshotel.hu) housed in a 19^th century building located in the heart of Budapest on the Pest side and close to all the main tourist attractions. Stay ‘four nights for the price of three’ and pay just €180 for the whole stay for two people based on sharing a twin/double room and if travelling before the end of March. Price also includes buffet breakfast.

Return flights with Malev (www.malev.com) are from £204 per person in March. This makes a four night break from just £285 per person, including flights and hotel.

For more information and to book visit www.budapestwinter.com

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Hungary Celebrates 2010 as ‘Year of the Festival’

Hungary already has an impressive reputation for hosting an array of cultural festivals, but with 2010 being officially declared ‘The Year of the Festival’ by the Hungarian National Tourist Office, this year promises to be something special. Along with the more well known festivals in Budapest, there will be special attention this year on the exciting variety of celebrations on offer in and around the city of Pécs, 2010’s European Capital of Culture.

There really is something for everyone this year in Hungary, with visitors being invited to join in an eclectic range of celebrations from classical music and contemporary art to spectacular battle re-enactments and Harley Davidson parades.

The town of Mohács, just a few miles outside Pécs, hosts a traditional Hungarian celebration from 18^th – 23^rd February 2010. The Busó Carnival gives visitors the opportunity to witness local folk arts and music, and celebrate a great historical event.  According to legend, the 17^th Century residents of Mohács, known as ‘búsos’, dressed in hideous masks and animal pelts to scare away occupying Turkish forces, and now every year the locals dress like the ‘búsos’ to commemorate this day.  To find out more, visit www.hungarybudapestguide.com.

For visitors looking for a cultural celebration, the Budapest Spring Festival is a spectacle not to be missed.  Held from March 19^th – April 5^th 2010, the Spring Festival has grown into one of the major events on the European cultural calendar in the 30 years it has been running. Visitors can enjoy a spectacular array of entertainment including superb orchestral and jazz music, opera and dance performances, and contemporary art exhibitions.    Find out more about this fantastic event at www.festivalcity.hu.

Perhaps the most spectacular of Hungary’s festivals is the National Gallop, which celebrates the legendary Hussars, and takes place in the historic Heroes Square, in Budapest, from 2^nd – 6^th June 2010.  Over 100 horses and riders take part in races and impressive battle re-enactments, whilst visitors can watch and enjoy Hungarian music, dance performances and cuisine. Find out more at www.vagta.hu.

Proving that there really is something for everyone in Hungary in 2010, motorbike enthusiasts can head to the annual Harley Davidson Festival in Alsóörs, near Lake Balaton, from June 13^th to 20^th. Motorcycle fans go all out with an incredible procession of all kinds of Harley Davidson bikes, followed by stunt shows and arm wrestling. If you’re feeling competitive then there are contests in beer drinking, drumming and tug of war. Tribute bands appear on the stages and other highlights include goulash parties, fireworks and Harley Davidson fashion shows. To find out more visit www.hog.hu.

Every year hundreds of thousands of fans and visitors flock to Hungary to enjoy one of the several internationally renowned contemporary music festivals. The Volt Festival is held annually in the town of Sopron, and is regarded as one of the most exciting multi-cultural festivals in Europe. Taking place from June 30^th – July 3^rd 2010, the festival welcomes thousands of visitors from across the world, who come to enjoy nearly 200 top Hungarian and international acts performing across 15 stages. Global icons performing here in 2009 include Franz Ferdinand, Limp Bizkit and Marilyn Manson. Find out more at www.sziget.hu/volt.

The Sziget Festival takes place from the August 9^th – 15^th 2010 and is one of Europe’s largest and most popular music festivals, welcoming over 400,000 people to Obudai Island, in the middle of the Danube River. The festival features some of the most popular artists in contemporary music across all genres, with 2009’s star studded line-up including Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, Bloc Party, The Ting Tings and Snow Patrol. Find out more at www.sziget.hu.

For those who enjoy treating their taste buds the annual Etyek Culinary Festival, held just outside Budapest in September, offers visitors a chance to discover the best local cuisine, whilst sampling a selection of wines from Hungary’s finest vineyards. The village of Etyek also hosts an annual festival dedicated solely to wine, in May. To find out more, visit www.pincefesztival.hu / www.kezes-labos.hu.

The Budapest International Wine and Champagne Festival, from September 8^th – 12^th 2010, is a fantastic opportunity for visitors the opportunity to learn about the history of Hungarian wine making and meet renowned wine makers, whilst enjoying traditional Hungarian music and gastronomic delights.  Find out more at www.budapestinfo.hu.

Round off the year in the style with a trip to the Budapest Christmas Festival, which runs from 20^th November – 29^th December 2010. Budapest is scattered with attractive Christmas fairs throughout the festive period, with the main one in Vorosmarty Square, where visitors can enjoy delicious hot wine, Hungarian pastries, traditional arts and crafts as well as music. The famous Gerbeaud building overlooks the square, and during this time its many windows turn into a giant advent calendar, one opening through each day of advent to reveal a Christmas image. To find out more visit www.budapestinfo.hu.

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Valentine’s package at Budapest Design Hotel

Two nights at the Lánchíd 19 Hotel from EUR 264 for two people

HUNGARY has been voted the best value destination for the second year running by the Post Office’s ‘Holiday Money’ Report – so if you are looking for an affordable Valentine’s getaway why not consider its beautiful capital city, Budapest.

The 4* Lánchíd 19 Hotel (www.lanchid19hotel.hu) situated on the Danube riverbank at the feet of the Buda Royal Castle was the first Hungarian member of Design Hotels™ – the international lifestyle brand – and its contemporary style stands out in a neighbourhood of predominately 19^th century architecture.

The hotel is offering a special two-night Valentine package for EUR 264 that includes the following for two people:

• 2 night’s accommodation with buffet breakfast
• Love Potion on arrival
• Naughty Box* in the room
• An aphrodisiac dinner in the L19 restaurant (including a glass of champagne)
• A lazy check-out

Upgrade to a deluxe room from EUR 25 per night or one of the three fabulous Panorama suites with great views over the Danube for EUR 200 per night. This offer is valid between 12 and 15 February. Flights with Malev (www.malev.com) are from £204 per person flying from Gatwick over the Valentine’s weekend.

Travellers that want to visit Budapest up until the end of March can also take advantage of ‘free’ nights at more than 50 Budapest hotels this winter with the annual winter promotion for ‘three nights for two’ or ‘four nights for three’ up until the end of March. For more information visit www.budapestwinter.com.

There is plenty to do in the city in winter including visiting the city’s many UNESCO world heritage sites, experiencing the lively nightlife, ice skating in the City Park, seeing a performance at the famous Hungarian State Opera and bathing in one of the many indoor and outdoor thermal spas dotted around the city.

* The ‘Naughty Box’ includes excitement gel for women, intimate moisturising lubricant, titillating massage oil, YESforLOV condoms & sexy poker coin.

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Hungary: January newsletter

Budapest Spring Festival – 19 March to 5 April 2010

Looking for a great spring break? Why not head over to Budapest for Hungary’s largest cultural festival, the Spring Festival. This year taking place from 19 March to 5 April there is the chance to see a wide range of cultural events at venues throughout the city including opera, classical music concerts, modern dance performances and art exhibitions. More than 200 events will take place at prestigious venues such as the Royal Opera House and Palace of Arts, showcasing the finest Hungarian performers, composers and artists, as well as many international acts.

For more information visit www.btf.hu/btf2010/

Pécs Spring Festival – 15 March to 12 April 2010

Pécs is situated just two hours south of Budapest and is one of European Capital’s of Culture this year. With the cultural spotlight on it this pretty town renowned for its Mediterranean atmosphere it makes a great two-centre holiday with Budapest. Visit during the Spring Festival for a taste of classical and contemporary arts, including its International Jazz Weekend (18-20 March) and the two-day alternative Fringe Festival over the final weekend, which takes place in Pécs this year, instead of Budapest.

Further information: www.pecsitavaszifesztival.hu

From Botticelli to Tizian – Masterpieces from 200 Years of Italian Painting – until 14 February

There is still time to see this comprehensive exhibition dedicated to Italian Renaissance at the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts that runs up until 14 February – perfect for those looking for something to do for Valentine’s weekend. Masterpieces of two centuries of Italian Painting are on loan to the Museum of Fine Arts from over fifty museums, including the Uffizi in Florence, the Louvre in Paris, the national galleries of London and Washington, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, the Galleria Borghese in Rome and the Prado in Madrid. In addition to works by Botticelli and Titian, the 130 paintings on show represent the art of over eighty masters, including Leonardo, Giorgione, Raphael, Veronese and Tintoretto.

For more information visit www.musuem.hu

Hotel News

The Mellow Mood Group has expanded its partnership with Worldhotels, to include an agreement for four new hotels to join the global sales and marketing affiliation. The recently opened Expo Congress Hotel and the new Alta Moda Fashion Hotel, due to open within two months will both become part of the Worldhotels First Class collection. The La Prima Fashion Hotel and the Cosmo Fashion Hotel Vienna, Mellow Mood Group’s first property outside of Hungary will also become members of the First Class Collection. Both hotels are due to open in the last trimester of 2010.

The partnership between the Mellow Mood Group and Worldhotels began in 2008 with an agreement for the 5 star Buddha-bar Hotel Klotild Palace, due to open at the end of 2010, to join Worldhotels, an exclusive collection of the world’s most unique independent hotels. The Klotild Palace is the first 5 star lifestyle hotel in Budapest to become a member of the Worldhotels Deluxe Collection.

For more information visit www.mellowmood.hu and www.worldhotels.com

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Pécs gears up to be European Capital of Culture 2010

The city of Pécs, situated two hours south of Budapest, is readying itself for the spotlight as it prepares to become the European Capital of Culture (EcoC) in 2010. Often described as a Hungarian city with a touch of the Mediterranean, the people of Pécs are anticipating an influx of tourists as a result of this new title. Pécs has been named the European Capital of Culture 2010 along with Istanbul and the Ruhr area in Germany.

Preparation and development for 2010

The city will kick off the celebrations with a packed calendar of cultural events in 2010 including: music concerts (rock, jazz, reggae, classical, folk and world music festivals); renaissance and contemporary art exhibitions; film screenings; literature festivals; religious events; plus theatre, opera, and dance performances.

The first major event is The Hungarian Culture Day on January 22nd which will mark the start of the activities for European Capital of Culture and will see all the city’s main cultural institutions host exhibitions and performances. Other event highlights throughout 2010 will include: A celebration of painter Ferenc Lantos’ 80th birthday in Pécs Gallery (February 19th – March 15th); Operalia, The World Opera Competition – an event founded by Plácido Domingo to find talented new opera singers (July 25th – August 1st); plus The Moveast International Film Festival where visitors can see the best Hungarian films of the year (October 6th – 13th).

In addition to planning a programme of diverse cultural events, Pécs is undergoing preparations to firmly establish the city as a cultural centre. Numerous parks and squares are in the process of being refurbished in advance of 2010. There is a revival of the city’s public spaces and parks where several outdoor events will be hosted next year, giving them a new community and cultural function.

Szolnay Cultural Quarter

The Zsolnay Porcelain Factory of Pécs will also be reconstructed. This will be the largest redevelopment project ever executed on a historic building in Central and Eastern Europe. The result will offer a new and attractive highlight to boost the tourist market in the cultural-art quarter. The Szolnay Cultural Quarter is a new cultural and artistic area which is being established on a 41 thousand square metre space in the Szolnay factory’s premises. This area will host events for some 200 thousand visitors every year. Pécs has a wealth of talented musical performers but, until now, the city has had no large scale performance space. The Pécs Conference and Concert Centre is being built on the eastern boundary of the city centre. This will include a large concert hall and rehearsal space and will become the home of the renowned Pannon Philarmonic orchestra.

Museums

The majority of museums are situated on Káptalan Utca – Museum Street – and as part of the ECoC preparation huge redevelopments are taking place there. A grand new exhibition space is being constructed, which will be the first museum in Hungary with georthermic energy utilisation, which (aside from electricity) will make the building energy self sufficient.

Access to the city

In addition to the arts and cultural sectors, developments are taking place across the city and the surrounding region in the run up to January 2010 to improve infrastructure. A motorway is currently being built between Budapest and Pécs, making access to the city easier for visitors.More information on Pécs, the European Capital of Culture 2010, can be found on pecs2010.hu

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Notes to Editors:

• The European Capital of Culture for 2010 was conceived as a means of bringing citizens of the European Union closer together, the European City of Culture programme was launched in 1985 by the Council of Ministers on the initiative of Greek Minister of Culture Melina Mercouri. Since then, the initiative has been more and more successful amongst European citizens and has had a growing cultural and socio-economic impact. The ECoC title provides development possibilities not only for the city itself but for the entire South Transdanubian region.
• Culture – The city of Pécs has produced a number of significant cultural figures, including Renaissance poet Janos Pannonius, modernist architect Marcel Breuer, painter and one of the earliest  creators of Op-Art Victor Vasarely, sculptor János Horvay and the Szolnay family who founded the famous Szolnay Porcelain factory in Pécs. The city was also the birth place for Hungary’s  president, László Sólyom, who attended the University of Pécs. Pécs has long been the museum centre of Hungary outside of Budapest, with exhibitions showcasing everything from local to internationally known art from periods stretching from Renaissance to the contemporary.
• The Borderless City – Pécs is known as ‘the borderless city’ as it has long been a frontier for different cultures and regions. In its earliest incarnation as the Roman town of Sopianae (still an area of the city and designated UNESCO World Heritage site today) it was positioned on the border between the Roman Empire and territory of the Barbarians. In its long history the city (or parts of the city), has been Roman, Turkish and German. Today it is considered the gateway to the Balkans, as it lies on the south-eastern border of the European Union.
• The unique character and atmosphere of Pécs is largely determined by the fact that it is a university city. Thanks to the more than thirty five thousand national and international students of the University of Pécs, the youthful energy of the city and busy street life, can be sensed on simple weekdays and during large-scale festivals such as the International Culture Week in Pécs, which takes place early July every year, attracting all those interested in culture from all over the globe.
• The colourful festivals and other events are hosted by the historic sites and buildings of the city. The early Roman burial chambers, the medieval buildings, the different sites of religious history, the streets paved with several thousand year-old stones all radiate a unique atmosphere. The spirit of modern art saturates Pécs. New works of art and performances are constantly being created, inspired by the atmosphere of the city, whose unique nature lies right in the interaction between the city and art. The local city centre with its early Christian remains from the Roman years was made a World Heritage Site in 2000 by UNESCO.
• In the past Pécs developed cultural layers of Latin, Turkish, German, Croatian and Hungarian origin. Today the city is an important centre of German, Croatian and Romany culture. There are nine local minority governments operating in the city. Pécs and its immediate region have witnessed extensive contacts between the cultures of Western Europe and the Balkans, Germany and Turkey, regions which do not generally maintain close cultural relations. A short walk in the downtown area reveals a multitude of coexisting cultural and historical zones. The peaceful coexistence of cultures is vividly symbolised by the Turkish crescent and the Catholic cross on the dome of the Turkish mosque on main square.

New hotels in Hungary

Hotel Palazzo Zichy – Budapest

The 4* Hotel Palazzo Zichy opened in Budapest in February 2009 and is a contemporary boutique hotel set within an 19th century building, once the resident of well-known Hungarian noble and politician, Count Nándor Zichy. The hotel is located on the Pest side of the city and offers 80 state-of-the-art rooms, unique glass roofed restaurant and glamorous lobby bar that serves delicious cocktails. Rooms start from around €79 per room per night based on two sharing. For more information visit www.hotel-palazzo-zichy.hu

Hotel President – Budapest

The Hotel President is Budapest’s newest luxury boutique hotel that opened its doors in October 2009 on the Pest side of the city, facing the Hungarian National bank and the US Embassy. Billed as luxury at affordable prices the hotel offers 110 rooms, including a presidential suite, which meets NATO criteria with bullet-proof windows and a heliport on the roof. The hotel also offers three conference rooms, including a 6th floor Panoramic Room ideal for functions, a wellness centre with pool, two saunas and Jacuzzi and a five star restaurant. Rooms start from around €102 per room per night based in two sharing. For more information visit www.hotelpresident.hu

Ràcz Hotel & Thermal Spa – Budapest

The five star Ràcz Hotel & Thermal Spa Budapest will open early 2010 and is a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. The hotel is set in the tranquil surroundings of a central Buda park, at the foot of Gellert Hill close to the famous Castle district and the Elizabeth Bridge, just a 10 minute walk from the historical Buda Castle. The hotel offers the finest in Italian design with 66 luxury rooms, two of the most stylish restaurants and bars in Budapest and guest access to the fabulous Ràcz Thermal Spa, the largest SPA in Budapest. The 8000 square metre luxury complex features a Turkish bath that dates back to 1550 and 12 pools that have been completely renovated to offer a fantastic spa experience. There will be an announcement soon on which luxury brand will manage the hotel, following the recent news that Baglioni Hotels has pulled out.

Star Inn Hotel – Budapest

Budapest’s newest 3* hotel opened early October close to the famous Hungarian State Opera. The Star Inn Hotel Budapest Centrum offers 58 standard, 57 business and one family room, plus breakfast room, bar and underground garage. The opening of the hotel represents the debut of a new Australia hotel chain as this is the first Hungarian member of the Star Inn Hotels. For more information visit www.starinnhotels.com

Expo Congress Hotel – Budapest

The 4* Expo Congress Hotel opened in July and is part of the Mellow Mood Group of hotels, under their ‘Congress Hotels’ brand. The hotel towers over the main entrance of the Hungexpo Budapest fair Centre and although the building was previously operated as a hotel, it has now been fully renovated, including unique interior design by Mellow Mood and offers a new and contemporary atmosphere. The hotel features 160 rooms on 10 levels, featuring the latest trends in design and has 3 multifunctional conference rooms, with a capacity of 250 attendees. For more information visit  www.expohotelbudapest.com

Marmara Hotel – Budapest

The 4* boutique Marmara Hotel opened in Budapest in early 2009 and brought a flavour of the Orient to the city. The hotel design combines modern day minimalism with Oriental comfort and design, offering 93 rooms, including superior double rooms with balconies. The hotel is located in the heart of the city on the Pest side and is walking distance to all the main sights, including the Hungarian Parliament, Margaret Island and St Stephen’s Basilica. Prices start from €89 per room per night, based on two adults sharing and including breakfast. For more information visit www.marmara.hu

Continental Hotel Zara – Budapest

Opening in summer 2010 the 4* superior Continental Hotel Zara is the second hotel of the Zara Hotels chain to open in Budapest, following the opening of the Boutique Hotel Zara in 2006. The hotel will combine art nouveau style with modern unique design and will feature the largest roof-top wellness and fitness centre in Budapest. The hotel will feature 272 rooms, including 9 suites and will revive the historical Continental Hotel that opened in 1910 as part of the Hungaria Baths, established in 1827 as the third largest spa in Budapest. Even though these baths were eventually abandoned for many years, the original facade has been kept during the hotel development, maintaining the architectural integrity of the original building. For more information visit www.continentalhotelzara.com

Buddha-Bar Hotel Budapest Klotild Palace – Budapest

The first five star hotel of the Mellow Mood Group, the luxury Klotild Palace will open in November 2010 as the second European hotel of the world famous ‘Buddha-Bar’ brand and is located in the 100-year-old Klotild palace at the foot of the Elizabeth Bridge. The hotel will offer 102 rooms, 30 suites, extensive conference facilities, the Buddha-Bar Spa, plus the exclusive Buddha-Bar restaurant. For more information visit www.mellowmood.hu or www.buddhabarhotelbudapest.com

Three new ‘Fashion Hotels’ – Budapest

The Mellow Mood Group will be opening three new 4* boutique hotels in Budapest as part of their Fashion Hotels brand during 2010 and 2011, adding to their existing portfolio of two Fashion Hotels (the 4* Atrium and the 4* superior Buda Castle). The fashion brand is all about offering elegant and contemporary hotels, with unique design, at affordable prices. The 4* Alta Moda and the 4* La Prima will both open in 2010, and the 4* Avenue 83 will open in 2011. For more information visit www.mellowmood.hu

HOTELS OUTSIDE OF BUDAPEST:

Espa Bio & Art Hotel – Zsámbék (20km from Budapest)

The Espa Bio & Art Hotel is the first 4* hotel to open in the Zsámbék Basin just 20km from Budapest and opened in May 2009. The hotel is a conference and wellness hotel set in glorious countryside with the focus on health and serving organic produce and offers 38 rooms, adventure swimming pool, large swimming pool external swimming pool, sauna, steam cabin and various massage and beauty therapies, plus fitness room, squash courts, tennis courts and small football field – ideal for those that want an active and healthy holiday. Rooms start from around €102 per room per night based in two people sharing. For more information visit www.espahotel.hu

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