Chinese tourist arrivals in Hungary nearly double in 2024

BUDAPEST, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The number of Chinese tourists visiting Hungary reached 183,000 in the first 10 months of this year, nearly doubling last year's figure, according to a statement from the Hungarian Ministry of National Economy (NGM) to Xinhua.

During the same period, Chinese tourists spent a total of 441,000 nights in Hungarian accommodations, marking a 75-percent increase year-on-year. In October alone, 27,000 Chinese visitors accounted for 59,000 guest nights, reflecting growth rates of 67 percent and 51 percent, respectively, compared to the same month last year, the NGM reported.