Centrál and Spoon
May 2026
Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program featured a segment on Spoon the Boat’s new cultural and culinary concept, as well as the CSR literary classes at Centrál Grand Cafe that showcase the stories of Nobel Prize-winning writers. In the report, founder and owner Zoltán Kőrössy and Edina Balogh, Spoon’s marketing director, discussed the revitalization of these iconic Danube and coffeehouse venues.
HR Topic
March 2026
Trend FM aired a report on generational differences in the labor market, the integration of Generation Z employees, and knowledge sharing among senior professionals. During the business program, the owners of the corporate group detailed the internal training methods used in the hotel and hospitality industry, which are based on mutual learning and effective team building.
The Academy Turns 200
January 2026
To mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Trend FM’s program “Motivátor” highlighted the institution’s 25-year partnership with the hospitality industry. During the broadcast, the owners of the corporate group, along with partner and holding company director Gábor Kusnyár, discussed the operational background of this historic venue and its future development strategy.
Tourism Research (Turistamonitor, 2025)
December 2025
Trend FM presented the results of the Turistamonitor survey, which examined the culinary preferences and travel habits of foreign visitors to Budapest based on responses from more than 4,000 people. In the industry report, the owners of the corporate group analyzed the data, outlining the factors influencing restaurant selection and current market expectations regarding the guest experience.
Gundel Ball 2026
November 2025
Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program aired a report on the revival of the Gundel Ball’s cultural tradition and preparations for the February event. On the business program, founder and owner Gábor Nagy, corporate chef András Wolf, and managing director Jenő Magyary detailed the value-creating and community-building mission of this large-scale event.
BGE Community Space Opening Ceremony
September 2025
The Trend FM program “Motivátor” reported on the elevation of the strategic partnership between the Eventrend Group and the Budapest University of Economics to a new level. During the broadcast, the owners of the group, along with Eszter Vértesy, the head of the BGE office, discussed the Eventrend Lounge concept established at the university, as well as practical training and the development of high-quality young talent.
Cziniel Budakeszi Has Opened
July 2025
Trend FM broadcast a program on the launch of the new Cziniel Pastry Shop and Meeting Place in Budakeszi and its multifunctional business model. During the program, founder and owner Gábor Nagy and Béla Nell, managing director of Concession Holding, outlined the complex café strategy, which aims to build the local community and serve diverse consumer needs.
The Reopening of the Evezős Beer Garden
May 2025
Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program reported on the new hospitality and community concept of the Evezős Sörkert, which has opened on the banks of the Danube. In the report, the group’s owners and Managing Director Andrea Bálint detailed the modern culinary offerings at the Danube-side venue—which has just opened for the season—as well as the weekend music nights and the venue’s cultural mission.
The Literary Gathering Continues
April 2025
To mark Poetry Day, Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program aired a report on the cultural events at the more than 100-year-old Centrál Café. During the broadcast, the owners of the group, along with employees Gergő Szemő and Gergely Galambos, presented the concept of the Literary Gathering, which aims to renew and intellectually revitalize this historic venue.
Music and Dance Evenings at Gundel's
March 2025
Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program aired a report on Gundel Restaurant’s series of community events featuring music and dance, which is set to begin in April. During the broadcast, the group’s owners and Managing Director Jenő Magyary presented the concept, which is aimed at people over the age of thirty and, according to long-term plans, will lay the groundwork for a Gundel Ball in 2026.
Research 2. (Gasztro, 2024)
March 2025
Trend FM analyzes the popularity of Hungarian pastry shops and how they are catching up with Western European dining habits. During the broadcast, the group’s owners and Gabriella Bella, director of press and PR, presented the results of a representative survey, touching on the market impacts of sustainability considerations and food sensitivities.
Study 1. (Gasztro, 2024)
February 2025
Trend FM’s program “Motivátor” presented the results of a comprehensive market research study examining consumer habits and spending trends in the domestic hospitality industry. In the report, the owners of the corporate group analyzed the data from the public survey, which supports the development of the sector and the creation of effective B2C marketing strategies at the industry level.
Year-End Review
January 2025
Trend FM’s program “Motivátor” aired a report on the revitalization of historic restaurants and the company’s human resources strategy. During the broadcast, the group’s owners described the corporate structure, which operates with twenty-nine partners, emphasizing the importance of student and trainee programs within the workforce of 1,100 employees.
Cziniel: Roman Revival
November 2024
Trend FM reported on the integration of the Cziniel Pastry Shop and Meeting Place and the renewal of its coffeehouse concept. During the radio broadcast, the group’s owners, along with Béla Nell, managing director of the pastry shop and Concession Holding, detailed the business development strategy, which combines traditional hospitality with modern community functions.
New York 130
October 2024
The 130-year-old New York Cafe is the world’s most beautiful coffeehouse! Trend FM aired a special program on the New York Cafe’s cultural heritage and its modern positioning as a tourist destination. In the report, experts from the corporate group analyzed the role of this literary coffeehouse—which serves as an architectural landmark—across historical eras, as well as the challenges of 21st-century international guest experience management.
Centrál Literary Gathering
September 2024
Trend FM aired a report on the Centrál Grand Cafe & Bar’s series of free literary gatherings for student groups and on the revival of cultural traditions. During the broadcast, representatives of the corporate group presented the concept—based on creative writing and active creative participation—which adapts the spirit of the historic grand café to today’s educational trends.
The Gundel Palace Turns 130 and Queen Elizabeth's Menu
July 2024
Trend FM’s program *Motivátor* reported on the series of events celebrating the 130th anniversary of the Gundel Palace and the culinary program showcasing menus created by international celebrities. During the broadcast, the owners of the group of companies, along with Managing Director Jenő Magyary, presented the reimagined festive menu concept inspired by Queen Elizabeth II’s 1993 visit.
Return to the Hotel Business: Carlton Opens
June 2024
With the signing of the lease and management agreement for the Carlton Hotel in Budapest, the Eventrend Group is relaunching its hospitality division alongside its culinary and event divisions. On Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program, the group’s owners outlined the details of the acquisition of the 95-room bed-and-breakfast hotel located below Buda Castle, as well as their plans for further expansion.
Gundel really is for everyone, sign language
April 2024
Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program aired a report on Gundel Restaurant’s new accessibility and corporate social responsibility program, as well as on the promotional film directed by Péter Bergendy. During the broadcast, the group’s owners and Managing Director Jenő Magyary discussed the waitstaff’s bilingual sign language training and the introduction of Braille menus.
Getting Ready for Patio Season
March 2024
Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program aired a report on the start of the spring patio season and creative visual trends in the hospitality industry. During the broadcast, the group’s owners analyzed current seasonal plans, highlighting how modern culinary rituals and the experience of being cared for shape the market strategy of coffeehouses.
City Park Renovation (New Concept)
February 2024
The ten-year-old Városliget Café is ready to host events with a revamped interior design concept and a refreshed interior. On Trend FM’s “Motivátor” program, interior designer Ildikó Hergenrőder, Máté Fodor, general manager, and Zoltán Kőrössy, founder and owner, detailed the rebranding, which combines seasonal elements and a sporty design with a modern guest experience.