“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, [...]
New tourism map revives the lost heritage of Zemgale and Northern Lithuania
Information was prepared by Undīne Šulca- Heistere Public Relations Specialist. Zemgale Planning Region in cooperation with tourism information centres and partners in Latvia and Northern Lithuania has created a new tourism map “Recovered History in Zemgale and Northern Lithuania. What was once lost is now accessible again”. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the region's cultural heritage through digital solutions that bring to life both preserved and lost [...]
Five places to visit in Blackpool
Blackpool is one of England's most popular seaside resorts, attracting holidaymakers since Victorian times with its unique charm and diverse entertainment opportunities. Situated on the Irish Sea, the town is famous for its seven-kilometre promenade, sandy beaches and the iconic Blackpool Illuminations Festival of Lights, which transforms the coast into a magnificent fairytale every autumn. Here [...]
Almost a third of Latvians use artificial intelligence to plan their trips
Source: Leta Information prepared by Beāte Kate Hegenbarte Communications Consultant at Adyen. Innovative technologies are becoming more and more prevalent in the travel and hospitality industries, and according to the new 2025 Hospitality and Travel Report* by leading fintech platform Adyen, almost one in three Latvians has used artificial intelligence (AI) to plan their travel or leisure trips in the last year. In addition, local consumers [...]
Valmiera region tourism business experience story - Zeltīte Kaviere, owner of the organic farm “Silkalni”
Information was prepared by Baiba Misiņa Tourism Marketing Specialist at Valmiera Tourism Board. At the height of summer, when the aroma of meadow flowers and freshly dried plants wafts in the air, we visit the farm “Silkalni” in Vaidava parish. This is the busiest time of the year, when every hour is worth its weight in gold. We are greeted by the owner, Zeltīte Kaviere, whose hands have just been busily arranging bouquets of herbs [...]
From 7 to 9 October we will celebrate the 5th Turespaña Convention in Caseres with the theme “Experiences that transform: building the best tourism”
Source: Leta Information provided by Miguel Sanz, General Manager of TURESPAÑA. It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce the fifth Turespaña Convention, which will take place from 7 to 9 October 2025, with the theme “Experiences that transform: building the best tourism”. This year, the event will take place in the exceptional location of Caseres, a historic city and cultural treasure, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Convention is organised in partnership with the Autonomous Community of Extremadura [...]
Restaurants are invited to apply for the autumn Riga Restaurant Week until 8 September
Information was prepared by Rita Pētersone Head of International Marketing Department, Riga Investment and Tourism Agency. From 27 October to 9 November Riga will host Riga Restaurant Week, which has been one of the most important events in the city's gastronomic life for more than a decade. It is an opportunity for the citizens of Riga and visitors to discover new tastes, discover unique seasonal dishes and enjoy [...]
Japan EXPO to celebrate Baltic unity, culture and traditions
On 23 August, on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the Baltic Way, the world's largest exhibition “EXPO 2025 Osaka” in Japan will celebrate the Baltic Day to mark the unity of the region and introduce visitors to the traditions of the Song and Dance Festival, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Baltic Pavilion, where Latvia and [...]