Celebrating organisations that consistently provide outstanding products and services in their respective sectors, the awards recognised XpatLoop.com for serving as a trusted hub for high-value foreign residents in Hungary for more than 25 years.

Through a mix of daily news, insider guides, cultural highlights, and practical information, XpatLoop empowers expats with essential intel, while also introducing them to the many rich lifestlye experiences Hungary has to offer.

Well respected as Hungary's premier English-Language media portal, XpatLoop was founded by an expat - Stephen Linfitt - in 1999 and as planned it went live online at the turn of the millennium in January 2000.

All winners of Prestige Awards are independently selected by a judging panel based on criteria including service excellence, community impact, user experience, client satisfaction and retention, and overall service performance.

Being recognised in the Specialist Media Platform category reflects XpatLoop’s practical and valued role in the Hungarian media landscape.

“This award is a wonderful acknowledgement of the work our team has done over decades in Hungary,” said portal founder Stephen Linfitt - who is also a UNICEF.hu Champion.

He continued, “Our goal has always been to support the international community in Hungary by sharing useful information, and hosting events that provide opportunities for expats and cosmopolitan locals to connect".

"We’re grateful to our readers, partners, and clients who make the platform so popular,” he emphasised.

Founded with the aim of helping expatriates 'feel at home' in Hungary, XpatLoop has grown into a dynamic platform reaching a quality audience ranging from business professionals to top diplomats, plus globally-minded locals.

In addition to regular news and lifestyle updates, the portal has an events and movies guide, plus the team also organise p remier community events which unite people of every nationality.

This independant recognition from the Prestige Awards reinforces XpatLoop’s commitment to continuing its mission: providing trusted and engaging content that’s specifically relevant for Hungary’s international community.

Looking ahead, XpatLoop remains focused on providing quality lifestyle content, strengthening partnerships, and supporting the vibrant expat scene that makes Hungary an amazing place to live and work.

Team XpatLoop send thanks to readers and supporters for being part of this journey, and look forward to sharing many more rewarding stories with Hungary’s international community in the years to come.

The judging panel commended XpatLoop for ongoing contributions to supporting and connecting Hungary's international community through:

1. Service Excellence:
Consistent delivery of timely information, expat lifestyle inspiration, and useful insider's guides on topics ranging from community and culture, to business and finance, plus a daily events calendar and a Budapest movies guide.

2. Innovative Practices:
The portal's ability to adapt its content to the evolving needs of the expat community, including its regular newsletters and popular interviews with fascinating expats and local leaders.

3. Community Impact:
Creating unity and "facilitating a better understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of life in Hungary", including impressive networking events that support local charities.
 

More About Prestige Awards

The Prestige Awards utilise a panel of industry experts to assess nominees based on criteria such as quality of service, ethical practices, and innovative methods of working.

Winners are selected purely on merit and their ability to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, unlike other awards based on vote counts or on award event sponsorship or advertising fees paid by 'winners'.

These awards have been running for over five years and are recognised as a key benchmark of excellence for SMEs around the world.