Balázs Füredi
Senior Consultant, Budapest, Hungary
Balázs Füredi has been a Consultant at Horwath HTL Hungary since January 2022, where he contributes his expertise in hotel sales, taxation, and research to a variety of projects.
His role involves preparing and conducting in-depth research, writing detailed reports, and performing complex calculations, providing clients with robust, data-driven insights.
Bio
Balázs Füredi has been a Consultant at Horwath HTL Hungary since January 2022, where he contributes his expertise in hotel sales, taxation, and research to a variety of projects. His role involves preparing and conducting in-depth research, writing detailed reports, and performing complex calculations, providing clients with robust, data-driven insights.
In addition to his analytical work, Balázs demonstrates creativity and precision through his skills in designing and formatting deliverables, ensuring that project outputs are both visually engaging and professionally executed. A proven team player, he approaches his work with a collaborative and innovative mindset, consistently delivering high-quality results.
Balázs’s professional scope extends into academia, where he has shared his knowledge and experience by hosting a guest lecture at a university. This highlights his ability to bridge practical consultancy expertise with academic insights, enriching his contributions to both clients and the broader industry.
Balázs holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Budapest Business School, which provides a strong foundation for his work in hospitality consultancy. His blend of technical skills, creativity, and academic involvement positions him as a valuable member of the Horwath HTL Hungary team.
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Hilton Garden Inn – Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku, Uzbekistan
Hospitality
Growth, Sales and Marketing, Strategy and Planning
Assets
Bukhara Tourist Center – Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Hospitality
Growth, Sales and Marketing, Strategy and Planning
Assets
Hotels & Preference Conference & Resort Hotel – Lake Tbilisi, Georgia
Lake Tbilisi, Georgia
Hospitality
Operational Support
Assets
New Conference & Event Venue with Upscale Hotel – Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia
Hospitality
Strategy and Planning
Assets
International Landmark Mixed-use Resort Development – Batumi, Georgia
Batumi, Georgia
Hospitality
Operational Support, Valuation and Transaction Advisory, Strategy and Planning
Assets
Tufenkian Heritage Hotels Portfolio – Armenia
Hungary
Hospitality
Operational Support, Strategy and Planning
Assets
Rixos Kadisha Hotel – Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Shymkent, Kazakhstan
Hospitality
Operational Support, Strategy and Planning
Assets
Qazaq Oil Hotel Portfolio Development – Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan
Hospitality
Strategy and Planning, Operational Support
Assets
Expert insights
Cutting edge analysis.
Budapest hotel demand hits record 9.83 million guest nights in 2025
Budapest’s hotel market reached a new demand record in 2025, with 9.83 million guest nights, rising ADR and a record 19.6 million airport passengers. Horwath HTL analyses the key trends.
Beyond the final whistle: How mega sporting events transform cities
As Europe’s most prestigious club football event approaches Budapest, attention is increasingly turning not only to the spectacle on the pitch, but also to the broader impact such mega sporting events generate for host cities. Today, football games such as the UEFA Champions League Final extend far beyond sport itself — serving as powerful catalysts for tourism growth, international visibility, infrastructure activation, and long-term economic development.
Budapest Hotel Market Overview 2024
Explore the evolving landscape of Hungary’s hotel and tourism industry with our 2023 Budapest hotel market analysis, as we bring you a sneak peek into Hungary’s economic rebound and its impact on the hospitality sector. Witness Budapest’s remarkable recovery, underlined by recovering foreign direct investments and a reviving hotel market. Uncover key insights into the city’s rising appeal as a tourism destination, bolstered by significant infrastructure developments and a robust increase in luxury hotel brands. From market trends to future projections, our article provides valuable perspectives for industry stakeholders looking to navigate the Hungarian hotel and tourism sector.
