Latvijas Avīze: Travelling towards winter
Tourism Awards of the Year in Latvian Regions can inspire new adventures In just a few days, the First Advent will be here, ushering in the darkest time of the year and the road to Christmas, which is full of diverse atmospheric concerts, festive workshops and other events. It is also a time to look back at the achievements of the past year in tourism, so this [...]
Diena: Hoping for tourists to come for the festivities
Source: Leta The number of bookings for Christmas and the end of the year in LATVIAN hotels is slightly higher this year than last year. This was reported by Andris Kalniņš, President of the Latvian Hotels and Restaurants Association (LVRA) to LETA. It is expected that hotel occupancy over the Christmas and New Year period will reach around 70-80%, while in hotels in Riga city centre - even more than 80%. There are [...]
Ski slopes “Briežkalns” and “Gaiziņkalns” have started to prepare their slopes
Riga, 24 Nov., LETA. Ski slopes “Briežkalns” and “Gaiziņkalns” have started work on the preparation of the slopes, representatives of the ski slopes told LETA news agency. Andris Stradiņš, the owner of “Briežkalns”, told LETA that a training hill and a chamber ski jumping track are currently being prepared. So far, about 70% of snow has been blown on the training hill. With frosts of up to [...]
Winter travel awakens childlike joy: three essential tips to prepare
Source. Winter trips offer a special magic - festive city decorations, snowy landscapes and the chance to feel the real Christmas spirit. But to make sure that your winter holidays are remembered for this positive mood, rather than for frostbitten fingers and a dead phone, it is worth preparing in advance, advises Vitālijs Puķīts, Head of INTERLUX Travel's Latvian branch. Winter [...]
New seafood bistro Fish Corner opens in Riga
Source: Leta Information prepared by marketing agency PR LĪNIJA. A new gastronomic destination - bistro Fish Corner - has opened its doors in the centre of Riga, at 41/43 Tērbatas iela (entrance from Ģertrūdes iela). It is a place for everyone who longs for modern fish cuisine at democratic prices, where the story of the food comes from the taste and a true respect for the fish traditions of the Baltic region. The concept [...]
Top exotic destinations: what to know
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Although the world seems big, there are many exotic countries and places that can be reached from Latvia with just one connecting flight. Asia, Africa, South America - all you have to do is choose your sunny winter destination. Novatours has rounded up the most popular exotic winter destinations and what [...]
Just Dubai chocolate? Dubai Souvenir Guide.
Source: Leta Information provided by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai is a city where the traditions of the Orient and the elegance of modern life are blended into one unforgettable experience. Its vibrant streets, colourful markets and luxurious hotels create an environment where even the most casual stroll becomes a magical journey through aromas, colours and flavours. A trip to Dubai [...]
Latvijas Avīze: The market: a tradition that is reviving
Source: Leta The market as an asset should be particularly nurtured in Latvia. How best to do this - the meeting brought together market representatives from different regions of Latvia. Before the national holidays, the first Latvian markets conference was held in Kalnciema Quarter. In order to build cooperation and facilitate the organisation of the markets and the participation of farmers in them, and at the same time to develop slow [...]
“Barcelona, Dubai, London, Munich, Paris and Prague to be airBaltic's most popular winter destinations from Riga
LETA. The most popular winter destinations of the Latvian national airline airBaltic from Riga will be Barcelona, Dubai, London, Munich, Paris and Prague, representatives of airBaltic informed LETA, based on ticket sales and travel behaviour data. “From Riga, airBaltic operates five weekly flights to Barcelona, six to Dubai, up to two daily flights to London, Munich and Paris, as well as up to [...]
Preparing for your trip: what to include in your first aid kit
Information was prepared by Gabriela Ūdre, TEZ TOUR Latvija Communications Representative. When travelling, it can be challenging to get medical care even with travel insurance. That's why packing a first aid kit is the best way to protect yourself in extreme situations. TEZ TOUR Latvija, Latvia's leading tour operator, is confident that its contents depend on the [...]