György Lendvai

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DISC Type : CS

Head of Business Development | North America region at Hungarian Tourism Agency

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

Overview

György Lendvai leads business development for the Hungarian Tourism Agency in North America, focusing on promoting Hungary as a premier travel destination. He actively represents Visit Hungary at global tourism summits and has a background in business development from Corvinus University of Budapest. His recent focus includes luxury travel, river cruising, and cultural heritage.

Outside of his primary career in tourism, György possesses a unique technical skillset, holding certifications in Basic Programming for C and Java. His interests appear to span from international travel, as suggested by his role and interest in major airlines like United Airlines, to the foundational aspects of software development.

He has formal certifications in C and Java programming, an unusual skill for a tourism executive.

Personality Overview

Slow Buyer

Sometimes Friendly

Fact-Driven

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Luxury Tourism
He is quoted extensively on promoting Hungary as a premier luxury destination, emphasizing unique experiences, culinary delights, and opulent accommodations.
Cultural Heritage
Actively promotes Hungary's UNESCO World Heritage Sites as vital pieces of national identity and a bridge between the country's past and present.
River Cruising Growth
He has commented on the growth of river cruising on the Danube and the rising interest in off-peak seasons for more authentic travel experiences.

Media Appearances

György has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Head of Business Development | North America region at Hungarian Tourism Agency
6-2019 - 4-2023
General Manager at Gyáli Sportcsarnok & A22 Hotel
2018 - 2019
Risk Manager at Equilor Investment Ltd.
2014 - 2018
Travel Advisor at M & Amerika Utazási Iroda Kft.

Education

2017 - 2019
Business development from Corvinus University of Budapest
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree from Budapest University of Economics and Business

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Exp : 12 Location : Budapest, Budapest, Hungary Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Business Development | North America region at Hungarian Tourism Agency
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Insights For Selling To György

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.

DONT's

  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with György is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from György

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will György move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can György take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And György

Personality Compatibility


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