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Tourism is a strategically important sector in Hungary, contributing around 6.3% of GDP and guided by the Turizmus 2.0 strategy.

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● Tourism is a strategically important sector in Hungary, contributing an estimated 6.3% to 7.4% of national GDP in 2023 and serving as a key driver of economic performance.

     

● According to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, tourism activity in 2024 generated a total of 44.9 million overnight stays in tourist accommodation establishments, based on the latest official release published in January 2026.

     

● Hungary’s updated tourism strategy, "Turizmus 2.0," addresses the impacts of recent global disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

     

● EU funding information for Hungary is available through the national portal Pályázat.gov.hu.