Some 11 billion forints of state funding will be allocated for tourism developments next year, nearly double the 6 billion forints this year, Kövér said.

The amount will be topped up with 10 billion forints in European Union funding he added.

From 2018, a 4% tourism development contribution will be used to support investments in the sector, he said.

Kövér inaugurated the 3.1 billion forint Thermal Hotel Balance and an upgrade at the local spa.

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