Stena Line ferries on the route Liepaja-Traveminde will resume regular services on Friday and Saturday
Avots: Leta Ferry operator “Stena Line” ferries on the route Liepaja-Traveminde have encountered problems in recent days, but it is expected that they will return to the regular schedule on Friday and Saturday, representatives of “Stena Line” informed LETA news agency. On Wednesday, September 10, the departure of the Stena Horizon ferry from Liepaja was cancelled due to technical problems, so the return trip from Traveminde was also cancelled. “Stena Line [...]
Tenerife or Gran Canaria: which Canary Island to choose for a summer trip in winter
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. At a time when Latvia is in the grip of autumn, winter and spring have yet to arrive, the Atlantic archipelago of the Canary Islands is a fabulously sunny oasis where you can soak up the summer warmth and breeze. The most popular are Tenerife and Gran Canaria, both of which [...]
Restaurants as a mirror of prosperity: what do they reveal about the economy?
Source: leta Information was prepared by Rasmuss Pētersons, Member of the Board of LIDO. Economists most often rely on objective indicators - unemployment, inflation and other economic indicators - to understand the direction of the economy. But there is another, often less mentioned but very sensitive indicator - the catering sector. Cafes and restaurants are like a barometer that [...]
How do different generations travel - and what can we learn from them to make the journey a success?
Information was prepared by Gabriela Ūdre, TEZ TOUR Communications Manager. Today, travel is more accessible than ever, but each generation still travels in its own unique way. Older people prefer comfort and planning, while young people prefer flexibility and adventure. TEZ TOUR Latvia suggests how to combine the best of both worlds - travelling safely with comfort and [...]
Seven reasons to travel to Montenegro this autumn
Information prepared by Ieva Sala, Communications Consultant at Novatours. At a time when the Latvian autumn is already beginning to put nature to its winter sleep, colouring it with a frenzy of colourful clothes, someone is rushing to the forest to pick mushrooms, while someone else is looking for a chance to extend the carefree mood of the sunny summer by travelling to a warm destination. One of the most wonderful [...]
“airBaltic to Launch Direct Flights to Faro
Riga, 6 September, LETA. Latvian national airline airBaltic has launched direct flights to Faro, Portugal, airBaltic informed LETA news agency. “From today until 3 January 2026, airBaltic will operate direct flights from Riga to Faro with one flight per week on Saturdays. As already reported, airBaltic carried a total of 5.2 million passengers in 2024, 13% more than [...]
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 [...]