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INTRO
welcome words from the General manager, a
photo what we love, and a prominent jazz
group whom we have hosted recently.

INTERVIEW

PROGRAMS

NEWS

interview with Brigitta Dobozi, our hotels

accounts payable on her duties and her
favorite hobbies.

plan your programs with us!

we have listed a number of events
for you to enjoy.

corinthia hotel Budapest won the prestigious

europe award in the cristal international
standards Global awards for 2013.

welcome
FROM
THE GENERAL
MANAGER
> september marks the end of summer

and the beginning of autumn, as well as the

season of wine and gastronomy festivals.
we have compiled a list of the best
exhibitions, fairs and programs for you in
addition to the highly popular Budapest
open-air festivals.
in september, roy the squirrel is back from
his holidays and in the Brasserie & atrium
restaurant, where we restart the hugely
popular themed sunday brunches. anglosaxon culture takes lead position at the
beginning of the month since in the first
week our guests will find we have laid on a
Big Ben Brunch, featuring a real Brit
atmosphere and flavors, followed by the
route 66 Brunch focusing on a genuine us
feel. naturally, as we head into autumn
there will be the fantastic Grape harvest
Brunch, too, and then at the end of the
month young and old alike can experience
pirate-style adventures.
it is our greatest pleasure to report that our
hotel was awarded the prestigious europe
prize at the e-cristal international
standards Global awards ceremony. this is
an official recognition that the hotel has
achieved and constantly meets the highest
health and safety regulations in europe, and
that we invest enormous effort into
guaranteeing that our guests stay is safe
and pleasurable.
this months edition has an interview with
another of our colleagues who has been
working with us for many years: Brigitta
Dobozi from accounts payable.
executive chef pter Bolyki shares yet
another delicious recipe with you, and
executive pastry chef attila menyhrt makes
sure that dessert is not omitted, specifically,
his fantastic crme brle recipe.
the royal spa is on hand to ensure
physical-spiritual wellbeing in the postsummer period. learn about the benefits of
espa Body Butter, something that would
make the perfect gift.
i trust that you will enjoy the september
edition of our journal and you will find
within its pages programs that meet your
needs and interests.
thomas m. fischer | General manaGer

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

> NOTHING STOPS THE LIGHT FROM FILLING our hotels terrace ii that is perfect place for daily meetings or just to take a rest.

corinthia hotel BuDapest Becomes a

partner of siGnature travel network
corinthia hotel Budapest announced recently that it has been selected as a
partner hotel of signature travel network.

aBout corinthia hotel

BuDapest
> corinthia hotel Budapest is an

award-winning member of the

corinthia hotels brand. the hotel
originally opened as the Grand hotel
royal in 1896 and was entirely
renovated and, in parts, rebuilt in 2003,
following its acquisition by corinthia
hotels. among its many attributes, the
hotel features a majestic Grand
Ballroom and the royal spa- itself an
extensive renovation of an original
19th century spa which adjoined the
original hotel - that has once again
regained its rightful place as
Budapests most luxurious spa.

signature travel network is a member-owned cooperative comprised of the travel

industry's leading retail agencies. created by a group of like-minded agency
owners in 1956, signature travel network has continued to attract the travel
industry's most successful and prominent retailers. signature's member-owned
network supports more than 6,000 front-line travel consultants, who collectively
generate sales in excess of usD 6 billion annually. over the years, signature has
built a vast collection of preferred relationships with the best travel companies in
their field. this includes cruise lines, tour operators, safari outfitters, hotels,
airlines, villa rental companies, adventure travel providers, rail, car rental and limo
companies. signature travel consultants can handle all travel-related needs
offering a one-stop full-service.
we are very pleased to be included in this prestigious network. i believe it will be
a beneficial add-on for our guests. when booking a stay at our hotel, signature
travel network guests can take advantage of exclusive benefits and privileged
hotel rates. i trust that this cooperation will be fruitful for all participants, said
thomas m fischer, General manager of the hotel.

GuestBook
FAMOUS GUEST
Vaya Con Dos

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the Grand story

of corinthia hotel BuDapest
BY TIBOR MESKL, MANAGER ON DUTY

Chapter 17
> in the year 2000 in total 59.000 square
meters of construction, essentially entailing the
total redevelopment of the historic Grand hotel
royal, was started. in the course of restoration,
the utmost care had to be taken to recreate the
original atmosphere of the royal. traditional
architecture and modern design were blended
to achieve a unique harmony. chief architect
mikls marosi suggested that it would be a
good idea to reinstall the cour dhonneur
system (the two courtyards), meticulously
renovate the ballroom and restore the long
forgotten pool, the Grand hotels own spa.
the structure of the building was over 100 years
old, had been twice destroyed by devastating
fires, twice rebuilt cheaply. the only solution
was to rebuild the whole house. But the
historical facade was listed and protected, as
was the great ballroom, one of the most
splendid halls of its kind in europe.

my faith in the Grand hotel has never dimmed.

on 9 september 1999 we started a club (Grand
hotel royal .t.e.k. ttermesek trsasgnak
egyesleti klubja), nicknamed the royalists
during a party held in the ruins of the hotel,
triggering important charities for former
members of staff in need and other social
activities. although the start of reconstruction
work was still ahead, everybody had confidence
in the new hotel. former managers and
employees attended the party, among them
George kalmr, the long-term head concierge
who worked at the hotel from 1961 to 1991. after
years of construction and renovation if we
recall the 1960s, the reopening of the Grand
hotel always takes years a sales force was
hired to generate and guarantee revenue.
in 2001, the newly-restored Grand hotel royal,
almost completed and only months away from
being reopened, got off to a shaky start. on 11
september the devastating terrorist attacks9/11- represented a massive blow to global
tourism, proving its worst ever setback. But one
year later, on sunday 17 november 2002, 320
loyal shareholders of the corinthia Groups
public company (ihi) and their guests travelled
to Budapest on a chartered airbus. they were
the first guests at a gala dinner in the
magnificiently restored 19th century ballroom. it
was the first activity the ballroom had seen for
decades. many more such occasions would
follow.
mr. pisani thanked the shareholders for their
continued support and stated that this was an
important occasion where they could see for
themselves the results of their investment and

meet the staff

INTERVIEW WITH

Brigitta Dobozi,
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

the fulfilment of a commitment: the project of

this landmark hotel on erzsbet Boulevard in the
heart of Budapest included the preservation and
restoration of the hotels facade and the grand
ballroom, the demolition of the rest of the
structure, and a total reconstruction of the
buliding, which now comprises 414 guest rooms,
three restaurants, a hungarian coffee shop and
multiple retail outlets. particular attention was
given to the creation of conference and
exhibition areas that can accommodate 1,000
persons, along with parking facilities for 230
vehicles and six coaches. the hotel now has the
largest conference facilities of any hotel in
Budapest.
a new hotel was born or, rather, the Grand
hotel royal was back in place. i have never ever
received so much attention and requests for a
presentation as i did with the Grand hotel
royal. it is of course this unique combination of
a perfectly renovated historic hotel with a
sensational conference centre, that makes the
hotel very interesting.
finally the opening of the corinthia Grand hotel
royal took place on an auspicious day: 30 april
2003 (exactly 107 years after its first opening).
the Grand hotel royal was declared officially
open by the president of hungary ferenc mdl,
in the presence of the president of malta, Guido
de marco. the press noted: the re-opening was
marked notably by a gala dinner in the hotels
carefully restored grand ballroom, reminiscent
of the citys glittering social life of the late 19th
century. within hungary, the re-opening of the
Grand hotel royal was hailed as a major
milestone for Budapests continued revival.

in June 2006 the royal spa- first opened in

1886- restored to its original splendor returned
with the latest state-of-the-art facilities. with
direct access from erzsbet Boulevard and from
all floors of the hotel, the royal spa offers over
1,000 square metres of vitality, tranquillity and
well-being. the 15 meter swimming pool is back
in place, saunas, steam bath and jacuzzis heat
and steam and bubble happily, while guests flex
their muscles in a fitness room before
withdrawing to a tropical rain shower. if one is
in the mood, niagara bathtubs, mud and
seaweed baths as well as a variety of
therapeutic and massage treatments await the
stressed body - your mind will follow.
Back at the lobby, visitors are charmed by the
historical grandeur of the hotel.
a new generation of politicians, stars,
celebrities, businessmen and tourists visit this
outstanding, elegant Grand hotel to write
history again within the old walls.
To be continued

How long have you worked at the hotel?

since february 4, 2008, exactly six years.
Which areas have you worked in, and where are you now?
i work in the finance department. i started as a bookkeeper; from 2011 i have been in accounts
payable.
What are your duties?
i handle incoming invoices, taxes, salaries and accruals. i fill out taxation and other declarations,
various data provision forms, and i am also responsible for reconciling analyses and all tasks
associated with transfers.
What has been your happiest experience in the hotel?
in 2010, family Day was held in the hotel, when members of the staffs families were guided around
the hotel by management. since there were quite a few of us from finance, our group was shown
around by mr. meskl. my mother and sibling really enjoyed themselves and they still mention it to
this day. it was also a great experience for me that i could show them what a lovely place i work in.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
i really enjoy reading, so i always travel with a book in my hand. i also paint although recently i have
only done pictures to give as presents.

corinthia hotel BuDapest has Been awarDeD cristal

international stanDarDs prestiGious europe awarD for the
hiGhest level of health anD safety stanDarDs in europe.
corinthia hotel Budapest, on winning
the prestigious europe award in the
cristal international standards Global
awards for 2013, was officially
recognised as having achieved and
maintained the highest levels of
health and safety standards in europe,
excelling among all the other
establishments that incorporate the
cristal program.
e-cristal has been used by corinthia hotel Budapest to collect and share real-time data on food,
safety, eco, fire, aqua, pool and room checks. e-cristal, developed in accordance with the world
health organisation, gives managers 24/7 control across all properties. collecting this
information has helped corinthia hotel Budapest's management to maintain consistently high
standards, which are upheld by independent audits undertaken on a monthly basis.
steve tate, chairman at cristal international standards explains, every year, we are delighted to
highlight a hotel that has consistently achieved outstanding levels of health and safety. we have
been extremely impressed with corinthia hotel Budapests hard work to ensure a safe and
enjoyable experience for guests.
since working with cristal international standards, we have significantly raised our health and
safety standards. this award recognises all our efforts and we are extremely proud to receive such
an accolade. safety is one of our highest priorities both for our guests and our staff." said mr.
thomas m. fischer, General manager of corinthia hotel Budapest.

corinthia hotel tripoli

> steeped in mediterranean culture,
yet rich in the mysteries of north africa,
a trip to the exotic and cosmopolitan
city of tripoli demands the very best in
five-star hotel luxury. situated at the
heart of the city, where a thriving 21st
century business district coexists happily
with a unique array of medieval
attractions, corinthia hotel tripoli is the
most luxurious hotel in a destination
known throughout the world as the
Jewel of the east. whether you are here
to clinch a deal or to uncover a way of
life unchanged for hundreds of years,
you can be sure of unrivalled comfort
and impeccable service. the perfect
combination of mediterranean luxury
and eastern elegance, with corinthia
tripoli, you are assured a five-star
welcome in a city full of promise.

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route 66 Brunch
location | Brasserie & atrium restaurant
Date | september 14, 12:00-16:00
price | 8,900 huf per adult, 50% discount for children between 6 and 14 years old
and complimentary for children under 6.
> come with us and ride down the iconic mother road this
sunday, enjoying the best of american food on the way. theres
a whole pig roasting and six different types of beef sizzling in
the show kitchen. no route 66 trip would be complete without
chicken wings, hamburgers and french fries, washed down with
artisan beer (weve even arranged for a local beer maker to come
along and introduce his craft). our team members are dressed for the occasion in
all-american gear, and even they will be tapping their feet at the classical country &
western music. head out west on route 66: the journey starts at corinthia hotel
Budapest!

Grape harvest Brunch

location | Brasserie & atrium restaurant
Date | september 21, 12:00-16:00
price | 8,900 huf per adult, 50% discount for children between 6 and 14 years old
and complimentary for children under 6.
> vineyard harvest time is upon us and in traditional hungarian
style this important moment in the rural calendar is marked with
festivities and feasting. everything about this sundays brunch
speaks of grapes and wine: barrels, a wine press, baskets of ripe
grapes, grape leaves and, of course, the music and dining. to
mention just a few of the table delights: cold tokaj wine soup
with dried fruits, veal cheek comfit in must served with crackling of ham, red wine
marinated venison stew and grape strudel with wine sauce. there is a tasting session
of new wines (csabagyngye, irsai olivr) and the kids can even have a go at grape
handicrafts.

Dessert
by the
pastry chef
the chef
recommenDs
> attila menyhrts goal is

to establish the best

confectionery in hungary.
he rethought several wellknown desserts and
converted them to a
modern style preserving
tradition. let us introduce
you one of his latest
creations.

pirates Brunch
location | Brasserie & atrium restaurant
Date | september 28, 12:00-16:00
price | 8,900 huf per adult, 50% discount for children between 6 and 14 years old
and complimentary for children under 6.
> step on board, me hearties, and join us for a carousing cruise
through the caribbean swigging rum and rum-based cocktails,
dining on roast piglet, skewered meats and coconut & banana
mousse! the Jolly roger has been hoisted over corinthia hotel
Budapest this sunday, and Jack sparrow himself is walking the
deck and talking to his emerald green parrot. of course, it
wouldnt be pirates Brunch without an exciting treasure hunt throughout the hotel.
so be there, or youll be made to walk the plank!

Green Tea Crme Brule

inGreDients
cream 500 g | egg yolk 100 g | sugar 75 g | vanilla bean 1 g | Green tea
powder 3 g

preparation
mix the sugar with the green tea powder.
pour the cream over this and warm to 60 c.
add the egg yolk.
crumble in the vanilla bean.
Blend until it has a creamy consistency.
leave to rest for a short while and then cool.
serve.
Bon apptit!

honey fest Brunch

location: Brasserie & atrium restaurant
Date: october 5, 12:00-16:00
price: 8,900 huf per adult, 50% discount for children between 6 and 14 years old
and complimentary for children under 6.
> nothing is as sweet as honey, and weve got our busy bees
preparing a beautiful lunch with specialty dedicated meals.
Guests are met at the hive entrance by a costumed Queen Bee
and invited to sip on honey beer and partake of delicious honeymarinated meats and desserts. csics Band come up with some
appropriate music to get you buzzing, and the kids have their
own bee handicrafts corner.
for further information and bookings, please contact us on:
+36 1 479 4850 | cuisine.BuDapest@corinthia.com
corinthia hotel BuDapest, erZsBet krt 43-49. 1073 BuDapest, hunGary
corinthia.com/BuDapest

Grape harvest
harvest is a traditional time to celebrate, and the
grape harvest in hungary is a particularly exciting
moment. we are contributing to the feasting and
drinking with a menu featuring, naturally, new wine
and freshly pressed grape juice, must, accompanied
by pan-fried veal liver with balsamic vinegar rounded
off with delicious pannonia grape strudel.
venue | le Bar lobby
Date | september 8-21. , 18:00-01:00
price | no admission fee

recipe of
the month

the executive chef

recommenDs
> pter Bolyki joined the

hotel having already

established himself as a highly
skilled professional in a
number of countries. he had
been working for hapag lloyd
ms hanseatic, regent seven
seas mariner, palais auersperg
and the adventure catering
and schnbrunn orangerie.
we invite you to cook with
us and try pter's favorites

MUSHROOM RISOTTO
inGreDients
350 g firm small fresh ceps or mushrooms of choice | 1 small onion, finely
chopped | 2 tbsp olive oil | 55 g butter | 350 g risotto rice | 1.7 liters chicken
stock, simmering | 85 g parmesan, freshly grated | salt and pepper to taste

methoD
faced with the perennial problem of finding fresh ceps in generous
quantities, you can use ordinary mushrooms plus a few dried porcini for
extra taste. But this risotto is also eminently suitable for those wild
mushrooms that you have gathered in season and frozen.
Gently clean the ceps or other mushrooms, using a sharp knife and a brush
(avoid washing them whenever possible). if you are using dried porcini, put
them to soak in a small bowl of water for 15 minutes. meanwhile, slice the
fresh ceps or mushrooms.
fry the onion in the oil and half the butter. when the onion begins to color,
add the sliced fresh mushrooms and continue to fry over a moderate heat
for a couple of minutes. if using the dried porcini, chop them into small
pieces and add to the mushrooms, keeping the water they soaked in to add
to the risotto later with the stock. add the rice and proceed according to
the basic risotto method.
when the rice is al dente, remove from the heat, season and stir in the
remaining butter and parmesan.
serving suggestions: serve with the chopped parsley or thyme and lots of
parmesan or mascarpone cheese.

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CONCIERGE TEAM
tams ungr
Chief Concierge

For further information and reservations, please contact the Concierge.

The first month of autumn promises colorful festivals all around Budapest.

outDoor summer festivals

> the Jewish summer festival was first organized in 1998 to introduce Jewish culture (music,
dance, fine art, books and films) to as many people as possible. the center of the event is the
spectacular Great synagogue on Dohny street. programs include concerts at the rumbach street
synagogue and at the Great synagogue, movie screenings at urnia theatre and much more. the
series of event ends on september 7.
> the foie Gras festival is a unique culinary event held on the elisabeth square in Budapest
during the first weekend of september. in addition to the many goose specialties there will be
plenty of entertainment for visitors. organized by the hungarian Goose association, the three-day
foie Gras festival includes a cooking school, kid's programs and live musical performances.
whether you are a gourmet or a gourmand, if you like to eat and drink, this promises to be a great
event.
> over the past years the BuDapest international wine festival, held on september 10-14,
has truly come of age and is now one of the most prestigious events in hungary. enjoy many
popular events, including a wine university, a wine auction, an arts festival and several live
performances. the international wine festival in Buda castle hill is an experience for everyone
who wants to learn about the art of wine making, sample some of the best hungarian wines, meet
notable wine makers and enjoy hungarian gastronomy and folk music all in a breathtaking setting.
> national Gallop is an annual cultural event celebrating hungarian equestrian traditions. it's
a horse race reviving hungarian military history and the famous 'hussar' culture. the center of the
event is a national horse race, a spectacular show, where hungary's towns and villages prove their
horse riding skills. the event takes place on september 19-21 in heroes' square which is turned into
a huge race course and covered with sand.
> Budapest's annual chocolate anD canDy festival is a sweet culinary event to be
organized on september 19-21. the program offers participants a chance to experience every
cocoa product imaginable. for three days, chocolate will be featured in all its magnificent and
tasty forms. several multinational companies, chocolate craftsmen, producers and traders from
hungary and abroad will be in attendance at sweet Days to tempt you with their delicacies.

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exhiBitions anD fairs

> the national Gallery is hosting the exhibition of rearranged reality. creative strategies in
hungarian art under the spell of Dada and surrealism. the selection focuses on the versatility of
Dada and surrealism, which engendered so many diverse genres, techniques and media, and on the
various technical experiments that typified these movements. organized in chronological order
and according to keywords, the exhibition presents some unique, creative strategies, which made
use of and (re-)interpreted the lessons of Dada and surrealism in the midst of some volatile social
and political realities in central europe, especially hungary.
> GouBa is a regularly scheduled art market in the Gozsdu courtyard every sunday from 10 am
to 7 pm that invites both tourists and locals on an exploratory walk in the heart of the city.
Gouba entertains particular and open-minded visitors with unique works by representative artists
and craftsmen, designers and antiquarians, as well as valuable works of art and antiques. an even
more unique ambience is created by the young musicians who play well-known and new jazz
compositions to the delight of the audience.

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Discover BuDapest from the DanuBe

> take in the sights of illuminated Budapest from the
Danube. few cities can boast a historic river running through
its center; Budapest is the exception. Discover the sites of
Budapest after dark from the Danube and see the city in a
completely different light while sipping a glass of
champagne on a romantic river cruise. then, at the end of
the cruise, you'll be taken back to your luxurious hotel room
in comfort and style.

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