Valmiera region - among the tourist destinations of Šiauliai City Festival!
Information was prepared by Anita Tīlena, Deputy Head of Valmiera Tourism Board. On 12 and 13 September this year, Šiauliai - the Sun City of Lithuania - will celebrate its 789th birthday. During the celebrations, “Šiauliai Tourism Street 2025” will be organised, in which for the third year in a row the Valmiera Regional Tourism Board will also participate, presenting the tourism offer in Valmiera to the guests of the celebration. [...]
28 000 German cruise tourists visit Riga this year
Riga, 2 September, LETA. 28 000 German cruise tourists have visited Riga this year, the Freeport of Riga Authority informed LETA. German tourists account for 37% of all cruise passengers this season. On Monday, 1 September, the port of Riga was visited by German cruise line Aida Cruises“ ships Aidadiva and Aidamar with 4,893 tourists, of which 97% were cruise travellers from Germany. The Freeport notes that [...]
Diena: Latvia's image is shaped by experience
Source: leta Baltic Day was recently celebrated on 23 August at EXPO 2025 in Osaka to mark the anniversary of the Baltic Way. In this context, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia reminded that EXPO 2025 Osaka is «the world's most important national image exhibition». There is a lot of talk about Latvia's image this summer. Businesses, especially [...]
One step closer to a new tourism product - first Bee Route Forum held in Lithuania
Information was prepared by Santa Patmalniece Public Relations Specialist. From 20 to 21 August, the first Busy Bee Partners“ Forum took place in Kuršēni, Lithuania, bringing together beekeepers and representatives of the tourism industry from Latvia and Lithuania. The aim of the forum is to create a joint thematic tourism route ”Bee Route“ from Kuršēni to Ventspils, strengthening cross-border cooperation and [...]
Choosing hotels: how to understand stars, ratings and reviews
Source: Leta Information prepared by Ieva Sala Communications Consultant at Novatours. Travelling is an experience we want to enjoy without worries, with pleasant emotions and excellent experiences - from accommodation to local opportunities and offers. Planning usually starts with choosing a destination and continues with the equally important step of finding the right hotel. The five stars on the [...]
Dienas Bizness: Windsurfing - a passion in life
Source: Leta Ivars Muciņš, Chairman of the Board, EUSO, an information technology company For the soul Culturally, my closest connection is with music. Thanks to my trips to Cape Verde, where I go about twice a year, I have discovered a whole new musical world that I had no idea about before. Live music, people with a great sense of rhythm and incredible talent - [...]
Three refreshing Black Sea offers
Source. Have you ever paid attention to the north of Turkey? Three refreshing Black Sea offers not to be missed With its clear air, emerald green mountain slopes and unspoilt beaches, Turkey's Black Sea region offers a refreshing alternative to the typical summer holiday. But its greatest treasures lie in the windswept highlands, where traditional wooden houses [...]
“airBaltic to Launch New Baltic Route with Five Weekly Flights in Spring
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Latvian airline airBaltic plans to launch direct flights between Riga and Kaunas (Lithuania) five times a week in the coming summer season - from the end of March 2026 to the end of October 2026, the airline informs. Flights from Riga to Kaunas are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, departing at 23.20. [...]
How to combine school preparation with family fun in Germany?
Summer is fast drawing to a close and parents across Latvia are starting to think about buying school supplies, clothes and shoes for the new school year. Many are looking for better deals outside Latvia, in nearby cities in Lithuania and Germany. To make preparing for school not only practical but also enjoyable, DFDS travel experts have put together a guide to their favourite shopping destinations in Klaipėda and Kiel, [...]
Egypt's Elalamein resort launches with historic first flight planned for early April
Source. Information prepared by Zane Leite Join UP! Baltic PR Manager. Expanding the popular resort holiday offer, Join UP! Baltic is launching a new holiday destination in Egypt: the El Alamein resort with direct flights from Riga. The historic maiden flight to the Mediterranean coastal resort is scheduled for early April. Travel with weekly charter flights from Riga, Palanga, [...]