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 [...]
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 [...]