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Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest has been included in the Travel + Leisure 2026 T+L 500, the publication's annual ranking of the finest hotels worldwide. This recognition highlights the property's consistent dedication to timeless elegance, exceptional service, and thoughtfully designed guest experiences in one of Europe's most captivating capitals.

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In anticipation of World Heritage Day on 18 April, Anantara Hotels & Resorts – the luxury brand of Minor Hotels – highlights its ongoing dedication to preserving cultural heritage in the destinations where it operates. The brand pays tribute to three individuals who act as living bridges between historic sites and today’s travellers.

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest invites guests to celebrate Easter with a refined brunch featuring seasonal dishes, live cooking stations and festive specialties. The menu is complemented by unlimited prosecco, mimosas and sparkling wine, as well as a complimentary handcrafted chocolate Easter egg for each table.

KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar, located in Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, announces the start of “Taste of France”, a recurring two‑week dining experience that will run during the last fortnight of each month. The program offers both lunch and dinner service.

Each edition focuses on a different French region – from the sun‑kissed flavors of Provence and the maritime

Múzsa Bar at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest is unveiling FEEL, a new cocktail program consisting of six drinks that combine artistic concepts, aromas and flavors to trigger formative memories.

The menu is divided into three emotional sections – Contact, Connection and Grounded – each designed to guide guests through feelings such as curiosity, intimacy, generosity,

To help couples find the perfect setting for their nuptial celebrations, Anantara has assembled a selection of Europe’s most enchanting venues for 2026. Each property blends local heritage with luxury amenities, offering memorable backdrops for both intimate ceremonies and larger gatherings.

Located on the historic Piazza della Repubblica, Anantara Palazzo

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest announced that Alejandro Lopez will assume the role of Director of Food & Beverage. In this position he will oversee all culinary and beverage operations, including restaurants, bars, in‑room dining and event catering, guiding the next phase of culinary innovation at the historic Art Nouveau property on the Danube.

Born in Madrid and

Wizz Air announced the launch of two new direct services from Skopje to the Italian cities of Palermo and Alghero, scheduled to start in July.

At the end of March, the airline will also begin flights from Skopje to Budapest and Naples, and a route from Ohrid to Milan. In May, Austrian Airlines is expected to start a connection between Ohrid and Vienna, while in June Wizz Air

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest has once again been granted the Forbes Travel Guide Five‑Star rating, confirming its position as the only property in Hungary with this honor and reinforcing its reputation among Europe’s elite luxury hotels.

General Manager Julia Selyukova remarks that achieving a fifth‑star rating for ten straight years highlights the team’s unwavering

Low‑cost carrier Wizz Air has obtained the IATA Security Management System (SeMS) Level II certification, the highest tier available at the initial certification stage. The assessment evaluates the airline’s risk‑management approach and its proactive security culture.

The airline states it is the first budget carrier and only the second airline in Europe to reach this level. The certification

Hungarian low‑cost airline Wizz Air announced that it will begin a trial of a “basic business class” product on a limited number of routes starting in December.

The offering is intended to give travelers a modest upgrade in comfort over the standard economy seats, according to a statement from the airline quoted by CE Report.

Nevertheless, the package will not

As Budapest welcomes the festive period, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace once again becomes a prominent winter landmark. Behind its celebrated Art Nouveau façade, the hotel transforms its lobby into a winter wonderland designed by Arioso and decorated with handcrafted paper art by Edina’s Papers.

Located on the Danube’s banks with a view of the Chain Bridge, the property sits

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest announces that Kollázs Brasserie & Bar has again earned a Michelin Selected distinction in the 2025 edition of the Michelin Guide, confirming its position among the city’s most celebrated dining establishments.

“The ongoing acknowledgement from Michelin reflects the persistent dedication of our team to high standards,” says Julia

As part of the 2025 global selection of Michelin keys, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest has been honored with two Michelin keys, a distinction reserved for hotels that deliver an outstanding guest experience and serve as destinations in their own right.

Originally finished in 1906 and carefully restored by Four Seasons, the property now combines Hungarian craftsmanship

Throughout October 2025, Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest invites guests to participate in a month‑long campaign that blends culinary creativity with charitable giving. From 1 to 31 October, the hotel will feature exclusive pink‑themed items at its two signature venues – KOLLÁZS Brasserie & Bar and MÚZSA Bar & Lounge. Fifteen percent of net sales from these items will be donated

Minor Hotels announced that a total of 11 properties across three of its brands – Anantara, Tivoli and Avani – have been awarded 13 MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 global release.

The new recognitions add six properties to the group’s portfolio, including first‑time selections in several countries. Two hotels – Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort (Thailand) and

Visit Maldives participated in a destination‑focused B2B networking session organized by 1000UT, one of Hungary’s leading tour operators, on 30 September 2025 at the UP Hotel in Budapest. The half‑day event provided a platform for direct interaction with Hungarian travel agents, allowing the Maldives to showcase its diverse product range and reaffirm its position as a premier luxury and experience‑driven

Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace in Budapest has been selected as one of Europe’s top hotels in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards – a ranking that relies solely on votes from worldwide travelers.

“We are delighted to receive this recognition from Condé Nast Traveller readers and grateful to every guest who shared their memorable experiences with us,” said

Kollázs Brasserie & Bar, the flagship restaurant of Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest, announces that its Executive Chef Árpád Győrffy has earned three Toques in the upcoming Gault&Millau Hungary 2026 guide.

The Gault&Millau guide, founded in Paris in 1965, is one of the most respected culinary references worldwide. It evaluates establishments on creativity,

Anantara Spa, known for its culturally‑inspired wellness concepts, has announced a strategic partnership with the British skincare leader ELEMIS. The collaboration will introduce ELEMIS’ clinically‑backed treatments and advanced formulas across selected Anantara Spa locations throughout Europe.

The partnership will initially cover nine European destinations: Vienna (Austria), Amsterdam