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Riga Municipality and Tourism Industry Reach Agreement on Increasing Tourism Tax to €2
(19/05/2026 09:09)
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The Riga City Council and the Riga Investment and Tourism Agency (RITA) have agreed with tourism industry organisations and business representatives...
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«airBaltic» Begins Summer Season 2026 with Five New Routes from Riga
(30/03/2026 13:11)
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The Latvian airline airBaltic announces the start of the summer season 2026, running until late October, by introducing five new routes from Riga and a total of 9 new routes...
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LatviaCompanies.com: Why 2026 Could Lift Business Travel in Latvia
(02/02/2026 10:58)
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Latvia is often framed as a leisure destination (Art Nouveau Riga, Baltic coastline, small-city charm). But the newest numbers suggest another narrative is strengthening fast...
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Tartu–Riga train line makes inaugural run
(09/01/2026 06:04)
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On Monday, 5 January (2026), the Tallinn–Tartu–Riga train line made its inaugural run. The first journey was attended by the Estonian Minister of Infrastructure, the Latvian Minister of Transport, as well as representatives of partner municipalities...
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2025 at Riga Airport: A Year of Stable Operations, Serving 7.1 Million Passengers
(08/01/2026 11:37)
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Despite uncertainty caused by geopolitical and economic conditions, Riga Airport maintained stable operations throughout 2025...
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Grand Hotel Kempinski Named Latvia’s Best MICE Hotel 2025 at the Prestigious World MICE Awards
(16/12/2025 12:53)
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Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is proud to announce that is has been named Latvia’s Best MICE Hotel 2025 at the 6th annual World MICE Awards...
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flydubai inaugurates flights to Riga in Latvia
(14/12/2025 22:54)
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The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Riga with a three-times weekly service...
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«airBaltic» and «Lufthansa» Expand Codeshare Partnership
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Latvian airline airBaltic and Germany’s national carrier Lufthansa have announced the expansion of their existing codeshare agreement on flights between Riga (Latvia) and Frankfurt (Germany)...
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Riga ranks 3rd in the international Christmas market ranking «European Best Christmas Markets 2025–2026»
(03/12/2025 20:13)
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Riga ranks 3rd in the international Christmas market ranking «European Best Christmas Markets 2025–2026»...
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«Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga» Secures Dual Honours at Europe’s Most Prestigious Travel Awards
(31/10/2025 11:55)
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“We are immensely proud and honoured to receive these prestigious accolades from the World Travel Awards,” says Carmen Mauthner, General Manager, Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga....
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Tourist Flow in Riga Continued to Grow Positively in the First Half of the Year
(02/09/2025 12:10)
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In the first half of this year, the total number of guests served at Riga's hotels increased by 12.4% compared to the same period in 2024...
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In the first five months of the year, the number of tourists visiting Riga increased by 15% compared to 2024
(18/07/2025 19:56)
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According to data from the Central Statistical Bureau, 117,916 international visitors came to Riga in May 2025, marking a 13% increase compared to the same period last year...
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Riga Airport Board Meets with EBRD Vice President
(05/06/2025 09:46)
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On 4 June, the Board of RIX Riga Airport met with Matteo Patrone, Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)...
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«flydubai» adds Riga to its growing network in Europe
(28/05/2025 14:51)
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The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights to Riga with a three-times weekly service...
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The Pink Soup Train Launches on Riga–Vilnius Route, Bringing a Taste of Summer to the Rails
(26/05/2025 15:14)
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Travelers in the Baltic region are invited to embark on a whimsical, flavor-packed journey with the launch of the Pink Soup Train, a specially themed carriage celebrating...
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Leading Baltic Hotel Operator “Mogotel Hotel Group” Announces the Opening of the First Mövenpick-Branded Hotel in Budapest
(16/05/2025 10:50)
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The international hotel operator Mogotel Hotel Group, based in Riga, continues to successfully develop its partnership with Europe’s leading hospitality company...
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New Tourism Heaf of Riga Investment and Tourism Agency - Eva Altenburga
(23/04/2025 18:08)
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We're glad to announce and welcome our new Head of Tourism Department, Eva Altenburga, to the team...
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«airBaltic» Offers Over 60 Destinations from Riga This Summer Season
(03/04/2025 11:08)
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The Latvian airline airBaltic announces that this summer season, it will offer more than 60 direct destinations from Riga to various destinations across Europe...
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The first cruise ship of the season has arrived at the Port of Riga
(20/02/2025 17:21)
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This morning, the “Ambience”, a vessel of the British cruise company Ambassador Cruise Line, has arrived at the port of Riga, marking an unusually early start...
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«airBaltic» – Driving Latvia’s Economic Growth, Employment, and Tourism
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Riga. According to a recent report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called The Value of Air Transport to Latvia, aviation sector...
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Riga secures 4th place in the International Christmas Market TOP with voters from 152 countries
(29/11/2024 11:34)
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This year, Riga has achieved several notable successes in international rankings, including securing 4th place in the "European Best Destinations 2024"...
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«Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga» Shines at 2024 World Travel Awards
(09/10/2024 13:20)
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Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga is proud to announce its recognition at the esteemed 2024 World Travel Awards, securing three prestigious titles...
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In 2023, the number of domestic trips has remained unchanged
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The data of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in 2023 Latvian residents went on 9.3 million same-day and overnight trips in Latvia, which is 0.3 % fewer than in 2022...
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British Airways grows its Riga schedule to launch daily flights
(31/05/2024 12:29)
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Following the successful launch of its winter season, the UK flag carrier, British Airways is set to increase its schedule to a daily flight between Riga Airport...
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Everything you need for outdoor activities at Outdoor Riga 2024 in Ķīpsala
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Newest biking, cycling and boating trends, everything you need for hunting, fishing and tourism, hunting dog parade and conversations with fishing experts...
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Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga Triumphs at World Travel Awards and World MICE Awards, Reinforcing Leadership in Luxury Hospitality.
(07/03/2024 11:09)
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Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga proudly announces its recent triumphs at the
esteemed World Travel Awards, solidifying its position as a leader in the global hospitality
industry...
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Riga Airport Winter Flight Schedule Includes Three New Routes, a Total of 75+ Destinations
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With the switch to wintertime this weekend, on 29 October, Riga Airport will change to the autumn/winter flight schedule, offering passengers more than 75 direct destinations...
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Riga is to be included in several luxury world cruise routes
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The world's tourism industry continues to recover after nearly two years of pandemic-induced downtime, and the number of cruise ship passengers...
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Poland's largest tour operator ITAKA now - in Latvia!
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RIGA, LATVIA, 10.03.2023. Dear travelers, Poland's largest tour operator ITAKA is now in Latvia...
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Daugavpils will be presented at the tourism exhibition in Riga
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Daugavpils City will participate in the “Balttour” international travel trade fair from February 3 to 5. The specialists of Daugavpils City Municipality Tourism Development and Information Agency...
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This year, several records of previous cruise seasons were broken in the port of Riga
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This year, several new season records for cruise ships have been set in the port of Riga, according to the statistics compiled by the Freeport of Riga Authority.
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Ryanair celebrates 1-year base anniversary in Riga
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Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (28th October) is delighted to announce its celebration of the 1-year anniversary of base activities at Riga airport.
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«airBaltic» and «Tez Tour Latvija» Announce Charter Flights to Antalya, Burgas and Araxos
(24/03/2022 17:41)
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Latvian airline airBaltic in cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour Latvija announce charter flights from Riga for the upcoming summer season...
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«airBaltic» and «ITA Airways Announce Codeshare Agreement»
(26/01/2022 13:01)
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Riga. ITA Airways and airBaltic are starting codeshare cooperation that will...
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«airBaltic» and «Tez Tour Latvia» Relaunch Charter Flights to Burgas
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Latvian airline airBaltic in cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour Latvija in the summer season relaunch charter flights from Riga to...
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Boat Tours in Riga
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To see the “jewels” of Riga, you just have to take a walk or a ride in the city.
The ways of touring Riga are diverse. But instead of using...
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«Tallink» is hoping to rebuild route between Riga and Helsinki
(13/05/2021 16:37)
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The Chairman of Tallink Board, Paavo Nõgene, in an interview to Latvian Radio in May 12, stated that traffic between Riga and Stockholm will not be resumed this year. Due to...
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The Valmiera Tourist Information Centre receives the «Hiker-friendly» badge
(19/03/2021 12:34)
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organized within the framework of the project “Long-distance cross-border
hiking route “Mežtaka””. In total, 104 pedestrian-friendly hospitality service
providers have already been awarded the badge in Latvia...
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Riga becomes the home of the world hockey championship 2021
(05/02/2021 19:11)
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On February 2nd, 2021, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced that the 2021 World Championship organization would be entrusted to Riga, Latvia.
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Rate Top Baltic State and Their Capital City - Travel Instagrams!
(13/01/2021 18:50)
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We all know the top influencers on Instagram, but have you ever thought about which Baltic State is most active on social media?