Hungarian Tourism Shines at 2025 World Travel Awards Europe Gala in Sardinia

Hungary's Tourism Sector Celebrated at Prestigious European Gala

Hungary's hospitality and tourism sectors have achieved significant international recognition, with Budapest's luxury hotels and various Hungarian travel services receiving multiple accolades at the 2025 World Travel Awards Europe gala. The prestigious event, often dubbed the 'Oscars of Tourism,' took place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the picturesque Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy.

The gala marked the fourth stop of the World Travel Awards' Grand Tour 2025, bringing together industry leaders from across the continent to celebrate excellence in European travel and hospitality. A total of 15 Hungarian organizations and companies were honored in various 'Hungary's Leading...' categories, underscoring the nation's expanding and high-quality tourism offerings.

Leading Hotels in Budapest Garner Top Honors

Several prominent Budapest hotels were among the key winners, demonstrating the city's strong position in the luxury accommodation market:

• Charm Hotel Budapest (formerly Boutique Hotel Budapest) was named 'Hungary's Leading Boutique Hotel 2025'.
• The renowned Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest secured two major awards: 'Hungary's Leading Business Hotel 2025' and 'Hungary's Leading Hotel Suite 2025' for its Royal Suite.
• Hilton Budapest earned the title of 'Hungary's Leading Hotel 2025'.
• Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest was recognized as 'Hungary's Leading Luxury Hotel 2025'.
• Hotel Európa Fit received the award for 'Hungary's Leading Resort 2025'.
• Millennium Court, Budapest – Marriott Executive Apartments was honored as 'Hungary's Leading Hotel Residences 2025'.
• ESCALA Hotel & Suites was awarded 'Hungary's Leading Serviced Apartments 2025'.

Hungarian Travel Services Also Recognized

Beyond hotels, Hungarian travel services also received international praise, highlighting the comprehensive quality of the country's tourism infrastructure:

• Hertz was acknowledged as 'Hungary's Leading Car Rental Company 2025'.
• Blaguss DMC was named 'Hungary's Leading Destination Management Company 2025'.
• AD-Travel emerged as 'Hungary's Leading Online Travel Agency 2025'.
• Cityrama Budapest was recognized as a leading tour operator in Hungary.
• Araamu Travel was acknowledged as a leading travel agency in Hungary.

Industry Leaders Commend European Tourism Excellence

Graham Cooke, Founder of the World Travel Awards, praised the event and its winners, stating, 'It has been a privilege to host our Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 in beautiful Sardinia. Our winners are stellar examples of tourism excellence and continue to raise the benchmark for the travel industry.' Lorenzo Giannuzzi, CEO of Forte Village Resort, expressed pride in hosting the ceremony, noting it was 'an honour to host this event and showcase the philosophy of authentic Italian hospitality.'

These awards collectively underscore Hungary's growing appeal as a premier travel destination within Europe, with its hotels, travel, and transport sectors proving to be reliable, attractive, and increasingly innovative.