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Sep200928

Len

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A Hungarian Sojourn

After more than forty years in the event business, it takes something special to get you motivated and a traditional wedding in Hungary did just that. Never having visited the country before, Pauline and I jumped at the opportunity. The wedding itself was taking place in Szeged, in the south, over a two day period and we elected to stay at the Four Seasons in Budapest for a couple of nights on either side. It takes a lot to surpass the sheer high standards of service that this chain achieves worldwide, but in Budapest we received such attentive and courteous service from all of their team that we felt privileged to be there.

Four Seasons, Budapest
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Feb200918

Sophie

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Beat the Weakening Pound

As the pound is buying less and less in the Eurozone, more and more companies are opting to hold their conferences and incentives in non-Euro cities such as Budapest, Dubrovnik, Krakow and Riga. These relatively new destinations to the corporate world have a plethora of opportunities for exciting and innovative events at affordable prices. That, coupled with some good hotel brands, makes these destinations well worth considering when planning events.

Another option for beating the unpredictability of the currency is to pay in sterling; with companies such as ClubMed offering hotel accommodation throughout their brand in sterling, this makes a sensible option. In addition, their “all-inclusive” offering means that you know exactly where your budget will end up before you leave!
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