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The new 18-day Rhine, Main & Danube Odyssey itinerary from Viking will combine two of its popular river voyages into one memorable journey.

Set in Hungary’s capital—just steps from the iconic St. Stephen’s Basilica—the newly opened Radisson Collection Hotel, Basilica Budapest marks the brand’s entry into the country.

Ruby has signed its first Hungarian property – part of a mixed-used conversion in Budapest that will feature a 181 room hotel, alongside retail and gastronomic outlets.

Rail Europe has introduced new train routes connecting Slovenia to major European cities. Available through its partner solutions RailAPI, RailFlash and RailPortal, the new routes open up Slovenia’s vibrant destinations to partners worldwide, complementing the existing offers on raileurope.com and the Rail Europe app.

Ennismore will introduce its SO/ luxury lifestyle hospitality brand to Hungary in 2026 with the debut of the brand in Budapest. SO/ Budapest is a repositioning of Accor’s Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge, located on the city’s Pest Bank, which will receive an extensive internal and external refurbishment ahead of the opening.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is establishing a new benchmark in luxury hospitality in one of Europe’s most culturally-rich cities, following the renovation and rebranding of the former Gellért Hotel in Budapest. The renamed Mandarin Oriental Gellert, Budapest is expected to open in 2027 as a reimagined Art Nouveau architectural gem with a focus on wellness.

AmaWaterways has released details on a series of new combination cruises in Europe debuting in 2025 in response to guests seeking longer trips. The new “Grand” series of 14-night itineraries, including Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Seine & Rhône and Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, are attractively priced and include convenient transfers between rivers where applicable.

Six new members have joined The Leading Hotels of the World portfolio in its latest “Spring Collection” which now boasts 400+ hotels in over 80 countries.

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has introduced a fourth European property and the brand’s first in Hungary. The historic New York Palace Budapest, previously branded as Boscolo Budapest from 2006 to 2017, is reborn as Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement to open the Kimpton Budapest, forecast to debut in early 2025.

The Luxury Collection Debuts In Hungary With The Opening Of Matild Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest

From a harbour bridge to one of Europe’s most significant bridges, over the Danube… From Sydney to Budapest, the quickest route is via Dubai, which allows a bit of shopping or other relaxation en-route.