Press coverage

Travel consciously, discover the future!
The Tourism Summit kicked off in Budapest, one of the largest international gatherings in the tourism industry. At the sold-out conference—with more than a thousand registered participants—experts from around the world are sharing insights about the future of tourism, sustainability, and data-driven development.

NASA director in Hungary: The pension system could collapse
(...) This way, we’ll be able to make good decisions very differently than if we stayed in our own bubble. Panel discussion on the future of tourism After the NASA director’s presentation, a panel discussion started, moderated by Olivér Csendes, CEO of Visit Hungary. (...)

The Tourism Summit also spotlighted life-changing experiences
Barbara Neuhofer, professor at the University of Salzburg and a global thought leader in experience design, explored the human aspect of travel and spoke about transformative—life-changing—experiences in her Tourism Summit presentation. (...) For a trip to be truly transformative, we usually need to enter a new environment and step out of our comfort zone. (...)

Tourism Summit 2026: Visit Hungary will host the tourism industry's flagship summit again next year
Tourism Summit 2025 has concluded, one of the most important professional events in the tourism sector. Visit Hungary will organize the industry's flagship summit again in 2026 – Spabook.net learned from Visit Hungary's statement. (...)

Data drives the future – This is how tourism is transforming
The future of tourism is no longer only about destinations, but about interpreting and using data – Nick Hall emphasized. (...)

A sustainable future in tourism: key messages from day two of the Tourism Summit (Part I)
On the second day, the conference focused on the future of sustainable tourism... (...)

Avatars, AI, and new traveler waves — how megatrends are reshaping tourism
On the opening day of the Tourism Summit, the “Future Analytics & Megatrends” panel was moderated by Olivér Csendes...

Omar Hatamleh: Artificial intelligence is rewriting humanity’s future right now
“AI hasn’t just opened a new technological era — it has become the new industrial revolution itself”... (...)

How can tourism businesses gain an edge from the new digital reality?
“What’s the next step? ...” Nick Hall shared practical advice on making better use of AI’s potential. (...)

Preparing for the future of tourism: the best international practices arrive in Budapest
The Hungarian Tourism Agency first organized the Tourism Summit in 2017, and it is now gaining new momentum... (...)

Industry summit underway – the Tourism Summit is in full swing
With more than fifty speakers from sixteen countries and nearly a thousand guests, the Tourism Summit organized by Visit Hungary began on Tuesday...

Tourism Summit: tourism’s dynamic growth is visible even from space
With more than 50 speakers from 16 countries and nearly a thousand guests, the Tourism Summit organized by Visit Hungary began...

Tourism Summit: artificial intelligence will also influence society’s future
Omar Hatamleh delivered a fascinating presentation at the Tourism Summit... (...)

Budapest shapes the tourism of tomorrow at the Tourism Summit
Visit Hungary brings together the most prominent professionals in international tourism... (...)

Olivér Csendes: Travel is the new classroom
Travel is the new classroom – said Olivér Csendes... (...)

What will tourism look like in a world where algorithms recommend destinations?
The Tourism Summit international conference will be held in Budapest between October 14–15...

When young people don’t just learn, but also teach others — next-generation zone at the Tourism Summit
A unique program awaits visitors to the Tourism Summit on October 14 and 15... (...)

Tourism Summit speakers go beyond simple storytelling
Sixteen countries, more than fifty speakers, a thousand participants... (...)

World premiere: Budapest debuts a sustainability innovation for the wellness industry
A groundbreaking innovation arrives in bath & spa sustainability... (...)

Tourism Summit: trends shaping the international business events market
The MICE Hub put the future of the international business events industry in focus...

Budapest Hosts Global Tourism Summit Spotlighting AI And Driving Sustainable Innovation To Redefine The Future Of Travel
Budapest has emerged as a pivotal stage for the global tourism community as it plays host to a tourism summit deeply centered on artificial intelligence. The event, convened by Visit Hungary, brings together more than 50 speakers from 16 countries, with nearly a thousand attendees... (…)

Big International Tourism Conference to be Held in Budapest this October
The Tourism Summit, an international conference for the tourism industry, will be held in Budapest between October 14 - 15, the organiser Visit Hungary told MTI.

Budapest Hosts Global Tourism Summit with AI Focus
With over 50 speakers from 16 countries and nearly 1,000 guests in attendance, the Tourism Summit organized by Visit Hungary kicked off on Tuesday. The first day ended with a special presentation by two astronauts from the HUNOR program.

Visit Hungary: International tourism conference to be held in Budapest on October 14-15
The Tourism Summit, an international conference for the tourism industry, will be held in Budapest between October 14-15, the organizer Visit Hungary told MTI.

Budapest ist Gastgeber des Global Tourism Summit mit Schwerpunkt auf KI
Mit über 50 Referenten aus 16 Ländern und fast 1.000 Gästen begann am Dienstag der von Visit Hungary organisierte Tourismusgipfel. (...)

hallo Ungarn – Kurznachrichten
Kurznachrichten aus und über Ungarn. Das Tourism Summit, organisiert von Visit Hungary, bringt am 14.–15. Oktober die bedeutendsten internationalen Fachleute des Tourismus zusammen. (...)

Tourism Summit 2025'te 'Turizmde Sürdürülebilir Gelecek' ele alındı
Tourism Summit 2025 was held in Budapest on October 14–15 under the theme “Expand Your World – Travel Smart, Explore the Future”. (...)
