airBaltic to increase frequencies on 20 routes from Riga in summer 2026
Information provided by airBaltic Corporate Communications Department. Riga. Latvian airline airBaltic will significantly increase frequencies from its home base in Riga in the summer season of 2026, strengthening travel options on some of the most important routes used by travellers for both leisure and business trips. The schedule changes are due to growing demand and the airline's continued commitment to [...]
flydubai launches direct flights between Dubai and Riga
Riga, Latvia. The airline flydubai has officially launched direct flights between Dubai and Riga, opening a new air connection between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Latvia. The new route operates three times a week, providing passengers with a convenient and direct travel option. The first flydubai flight was welcomed at Riga Airport with a [...]
“flydubai launches direct flights from Riga to Dubai
Riga, 12 December, LETA. The United Arab Emirates airline flydubai today launched direct flights three times a week between Riga and Dubai, LETA was informed at Riga Airport. “flydubai will announce the new route from Riga to Dubai at a press conference at 12 noon today. The press conference will be attended by the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Latvia, Noor Juma, [...]
LVM Nature Park glempigs receives the Zemgale Tourism Award
Source: Leta Information compiled by JSC “Latvia's State Forests”. At the end of November, for the third time in the history of the Zemgale region, the “Zemgale Tourism Award 2025” was presented in six nominations. Among the 44 sites in the region that were nominated for the award, the Tērvete glemping of the Latvian State Forests Nature Park won the Tourism Award in the nomination “Zemgale's Golden Cushion”. Līga Eversone-Efnere, manager of the Forest [...]
Why is winter travel insurance so important?
Source: Leta Information was prepared by Vitālijs Puķīts, Head of INTERLUX Travel Latvia. The winter season brings heavy snowfalls and storms in various countries, disrupting flight schedules, delaying or losing luggage, and putting travellers in unplanned situations with extra costs for accommodation, food or a new ticket. That's why winter travel insurance can be particularly useful in [...]
LIDO restaurant celebrates its 20th anniversary
Information was prepared by Laila Pastare, Public Relations Consultant, AS LIDO. On Tuesday, 9 December, LIDO restaurant in the fashion and lifestyle shopping centre “Spice” celebrates its 20th anniversary. LIDO restaurant “Spice” is one of the company's flagship restaurants, which can accommodate 600 visitors at a time. In the first 11 months of this year, the restaurant achieved a turnover of EUR 11.3 million, surpassing the previous year's figures. [...]
Expert tips: what to consider when travelling in winter
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Travelling in winter always means changes - both in terms of weather and well-being. For some, it's a time for sunny beaches and tropical warmth, for others it's a time for exotic destinations, and for some travellers the best winter getaways are on the snowy slopes of the mountains. Wherever you go, the contrasts in destinations [...]
What, where, when: how to plan your trip for the New Year with New Year celebrations
Information was prepared by Gabriela Ūdre, TEZ TOUR Latvija Communications Representative. With the New Year holidays approaching, the tourism industry is experiencing a sharp increase in travel, airfare and accommodation prices. Statistics show that the closer you get to the festive season, the higher the cost, so you need to plan your winter holidays either well in advance or with extra thought. TEZ TOUR Latvia has [...]
Christmas Market in Kipsala next week
Riga, LETA. Next week, the Kipsala Exhibition Hall will host the Christmas market “Baltic Expo”, LETA was informed by the organisers. This year, 417 traders, craftsmen, home producers and companies from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will gather at the fair. There will be a separate food vendors“ area and creative workshops for children. The Christmas Market will take place from 12 to 14 December at Kipsala International Exhibition Centre. Visitors [...]
Ventspils Municipality publishes a new tourist guide with a map
Information was prepared by Marlena Zvaigzne, editor of the Ventspils municipality newsletter “Ventspils Novadnieks”. Due to the growing demand for information materials, directions and descriptions of sights, Ventspils Municipality has again this year published a new tourist guide with a map in Latvian and English. The total print run is 5000 copies. The tourist map includes 128 [...]