Senator M&I
Senator Meetings & Incentives offers a fully equipped destination management service for those seeking to organise meetings, incentives, conferences, product launches and events in Central Europe. With a head office in Prague, Czech Republic, and offices in Warsaw, Poland, and Budapest in Hungary, Senator has the capability to extend their services to neighbouring countries. Founded by MD Martin Lehký in 2004, Senator Travel has gained a solid reputation as a DMC due to their great value, quality assurances and accreditation that instil confidence in their clients.
Hungary
Facts & Figures
Key Regions
Budapest: The capital city, known for its thermal baths and historic sites like Buda Castle
Debrecen: Known for its thermal spas and the Great Church, one of Hungary's most famous Reformed churches
Szeged: Famous for its open-air theatre festival and the Votive Church
Pécs: Known for its Roman ruins and the Pécs Cathedral
Győr: A city with a well-preserved Baroque Old Town
Eger: Famous for its castle, thermal baths, and red wines
Sopron: Known for its medieval architecture and as a dental tourism destination
Balaton: A region surrounding Lake Balaton, popular for water sports and wine
Key Airports
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is the main international gateway. Around 2-2.5 hours of direct flight from the UK.
Time Difference
UTC +1 (Central European Time)
UTC +2 (Central European Summer Time)
Main Languages
Hungarian
English is commonly used in business and tourist areas
Currency
Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Weather & Seasons
Continental climate; cold winters with snowfall and hot, dry summers.
Conferences
Hungary can be reached easily from anywhere on the continent. Direct flights with flight times of less than 2 hours connect its capital city with most main European destinations. No wonder why it has become a favorite location for several conferences and congresses. Budapest is a vibrant capital city with amazing event venues and is also in the front line when it comes to connectivity and information technology, the country has the world’s third fastest 4G network.
Hungarians have always been famous for their creativity and innovative spirit, many important inventions in the world are attributed to people of Hungarian descent. The country has an exceptional number of Nobel Prize laureates in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, economics and literature.
Incentives
See the City Through the Eyes of an Expert.
Senator will help you to discover Budapest and it's surrounding areas secrets, offering great program options for 3-5 day incentive trips.
Budapest is a city that is full of energy, reinventing itself with the world watching. Whilst appreciating its rich history, you have to commend the present. Old war-torn buildings are being re-purposed as gathering spaces for the youth, including art galleries, wine bars, restaurants, and the world famous "ruin pubs". There is a character of resilience and innovation that no other city can match.
On a thematic sightseeing tour you will learn that Budapest is not just a place with magnificent architectural heritage but also the home of great inventors.
Take a motorboat ride on the majestic Danube. You’ll glide under the stunning bridges, with a breathtaking view over the magnificent banks and monument sights on both sides – these banks are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s impossible to decide which is more beautiful: the view from the Danube or the one from the famous Buda Castle.
Budapest is often called the Capital of Spas. The city has 118 thermal baths and natural springs, more than any other capital city in the world. The medicinal waters offer a great way to relax and to regenerate. Have you ever thought about having an entire bath house only for yourself? Your dream may come true while in Budapest.
Don’t miss the Great Market Hall experience where you can find all kinds of products from paprika to linen, lace and pottery followed by a Senator signature cooking course.
Programmes are totally customizable, compiled by Senator.
