Dubai for sports enthusiasts: where to train and what to try
Source: Leta Information provided by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism. Dubai is a truly diverse travel destination with something for everyone. Active and sporty travellers will also find plenty to choose from. Whether it's running, cycling, golf, water sports, tennis, [...]
Solo travel and well-being: why travelling alone has become a major trend in recent years
Information was prepared by Gabriela Ūdre, TEZ TOUR Latvija Communications Representative. Travelling alone has become a major trend in today's travel world. TEZ TOUR Latvia explains why this trend is so popular and how it relates to society's growing interest in well-being: people are no longer just looking to relax, but rather to [...]
Golden autumn in Germany: four ideas for a holiday in nature
Source: Leta Information prepared by Ieva Renāte Pētersone, DFDS Communications Consultant. Summer and holidays are behind us, but that doesn't mean the travel season is over. While many rush to Sigulda to enjoy the golden landscapes, it is just as tempting to discover destinations further afield. At this time of year, the most popular [...]
How Latvians extend their summers: in autumn Turkey and Greece are the most popular, in winter Egypt
Information was prepared by Toms Sadovskis, Communications Manager, AAS BALTA. BALTA data on the most popular autumn destinations In autumn, many Latvians try to extend the summer feeling by travelling abroad - in September and October, the flow of Latvian travellers to Turkey doubles, making it a firm autumn favourite. In second place, Greece, for 50% [...]
Diena: Not a bad year for tourism
Source: Leta In July, the largest number of visitors to Latvia came from Lithuania, Germany and Finland In Latvia and throughout the Baltics, July is the central month of the tourism season, and it is the July data that gives an idea of the situation in the hospitality industry. This July, 405.6 thousand foreign and domestic guests stayed in Latvian tourist accommodations, which is 1.2% more than in the same month last year, [...]
Dubai A to Z: what you need to know when travelling to this glittering wonder city
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. Dubai, a metropolis rising from the sands of the desert, beckons world travellers with its glittering luxury and authentic charm. From adventure and shopping to cultural exploration and gastronomic delights, Dubai has something for everyone. Yet for many, it is associated with confusion, ignorance and [...]
Aldaru Street Festival in Riga
Source: Leta Information prepared by Sintija Lukjanska, Project Coordinator, External Communications Department, Riga City Council. On 20 September, from 15.00 to 23.00, the Aldaru Street Festival will take place in the capital city, inviting both Riga residents and visitors to enjoy a musical programme, creative workshops and competitions, and a market. The four residents of the street and the neighbouring bars “Garāža”, “Aldaru Ezītis [...]
When and how to travel with children?
Source. Family travel as a leisure activity is popular - during the week-long school holidays in autumn and spring, families mainly choose destinations closer to the Baltics and Europe, while during the longer holidays in December and summer, families are interested in travelling further afield and to more exotic destinations. Autumn, according to INTERLUX Travel's customer survey, is the ideal [...]
Aviation Forum in Riga on Thursday
Riga, 15 September, LETA. The Riga Aviation Forum will take place on Thursday, 18 September, at the conference centre “ATTA centrs”, Zigmārs Vestfāls, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Aviation Association, told LETA. The aviation conference will bring together European and Baltic aviation executives and experts to discuss industry challenges and trends in the Baltics, Europe and the world, with a particular focus on topics such as aviation sustainability, artificial intelligence [...]
“Molberts saldējums continues its development and opens its fifth ice plant in Riga
Source: Leta Information compiled by Molberts Latvia SIA. Molberts saldējums, a local Latvian ice cream manufacturer, has invested more than EUR 150,000 in the establishment of its fifth ice cream parlour, located in the industrial territory of Grīziņparks at Zemitānu iela 9. This is our fifth and [...]