Passenger traffic at Riga Airport increased by 5% in the first half of the year
Riga, 8 July, LETA. Riga Airport handled more than 3.3 million passengers in the first half of this year, which is 5% more than in the corresponding period of 2024, the airport told LETA. The number of flights handled in the first half of this year increased by 3% to 30,378 compared to the first half of last year, while the volume of air cargo handled increased by 9% [...]
“Finnair” streika dēļ Rīgas lidostā atcelti četri reisi uz un no Helsinkiem
Rīga, 4.jūl., LETA. Somijas nacionālās aviokompānijas “Finnair” virszemes apkalpošanas darbinieku streika dēļ šodien Rīgas lidostā atcelti četri reisi uz un no Helsinkiem, liecina informācija Rīgas lidostas mājaslapā. Tostarp ir atcelti divi reisi no Helsinku lidostas uz Rīgu, kas bija ieplānoti plkst.8.30 un 15.55. Tāpat atcelti divi reisi no Rīgas lidostas uz Helsinkiem, kas bija ieplānoti […]
Travellers' Days in Rāzna National Park
Riga, 6 July, LETA. On 12 and 13 July, the Nature Conservation Agency invites every friend of nature to the traditional Travellers' Days in Rāzna National Park, Ilze Reinika, Head of the Communication and Design Department of the Nature Conservation Agency, informed LETA. Visiting the parishes of Ezernieki, Andrupene, Lūznava, Mākoņkalns, Kaunata, Čornajas and Andzeļi, everyone will get to know the magnificent nature, traditions of Latgale and taste the culinary heritage characteristic of the region. The [...]
Survey: 14% people in Latvia plan to spend between €501 and €1000 on travel this year
Riga, 5 July, LETA. 14% people in Latvia are planning to spend between EUR 501 and EUR 1 000 on travelling abroad or within Latvia this year, according to a survey conducted by financial services provider IPF Digital Latvia. Meanwhile, 13% of the population plan to spend between €1001 and €2,000 on travel, while 12% of respondents plan to spend more than €2,000. The survey also found that up to 100 [...]
A traveller's experience of Cyprus in autumn
Informāciju sagatavoja Ieva Sala “Novatours” komunikācijas konsultante. Vasarai esot savā zenītā, viedākie ceļotāji sāk jau plānot rudens ceļojumus vasaras pagarināšanai. Aizvadītajā vasarā tā rīkojās arī latviešu ceļotāja Baiba, kas septembra nogalē devās iepazīt saulaino Vidusjūras salu Kipru. Pēcāk viņa saviem gūtajiem iespaidiem un pieredzei piešķīra paradīzes titulu. Baiba aizvadītajā rudenī ceļojumā devās kopā ar tūroperatoru […]
Survey: one in four Latvians will spend at least €1000 on travel this year
Source: Leta With the start of the busy holiday season, Latvian residents are increasingly turning to travel planning - choosing destinations, comparing airfares and booking accommodation. A survey by financial services provider IPF Digital Latvia reveals how much money people are willing to spend on their holidays, both here in Latvia and abroad. Based on the IPF Digital Latvia [...]
Latvian competitor to Airalo - SimAbove offers travellers a cheaper and more convenient mobile internet solution
When travelling outside the European Union, you're likely to have encountered the classic problem of astronomical roaming bills or the constant search for Wi-Fi in airports, hotels and cafés. The solution? SimAbove eSIM. And now Latvia has its own solution - SimAbove - an app that lets you buy and use a digital SIM card for mobile internet in more than 180 countries. What exactly is SimAbove? [...]
Experience the joy of meeting and gourmet food at the Home Café Days in Valmiera District!
Information was prepared by Agnese Geduševa-Jefimova, Events Organiser, Valmiera Tourism Board On 2 and 3 August, the Valmiera region will shine with hospitality, gourmet delights and summer magic, welcoming the annual Home Café Days, which will take place in Valmiera for the fifth time. This year, 26 home cafés will open the gates of their homes, farms and other [...]
Pie Klaipēdas būvēs “Hilton” viesnīcu
Viļņa, 25.jūn., LETA–BNS. Giruļu rajonā pie Baltijas jūras netālu no Klaipēdas līdz 2029.gadam plānots uzbūvēt starptautiskā viesnīcu tīkla “Hilton” viesnīcu ar spa, trešdien paziņoja projekta īstenotājs nekustamo īpašumu kompānija “Releven”. 3000 kvadrātmetru plašās luksusa viesnīcas ar 168 numuriem būvniecību paredzēts sākt šā gada nogalē. Projekta izmaksas tiek lēstas ap 65 miljoniem eiro. “Hilton Hotels & […]
Grieķijas salās kruīza kuģu pasažieriem būs jāmaksā nodeva
Atēnas, 29.jūn., LETA–DPA. Kruīza kuģu pasažieriem, kas apmeklē Grieķijas salas, no svētdienas būs jāmaksā nodeva, paziņojusi Grieķijas Tūrisma ministrija. Nodevas apmērs būs pieci eiro, taču tūristu īpaši iecienītajās salās Mīkonā un Santorīni tā būs 20 eiro. No 1.oktobra līdz 30.jūnijam, kad nav tūrisma sezonas maksimums, nodeva tiks samazināta. Iegūtie līdzekļi tiks ieguldīti projektos, kas atbalsta […]