Analytics, Latvia, Society, Tourism
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Saturday, 20.04.2024, 00:57
21% Latvians choose holiday destination based on costs
Another 15% of respondents said they chose their holiday destination for
the local climate, and cultural tourist attractions was a major factor for 11%.
Nearby waters were important for 11% and nearby mountains mattered to 10% of
respondents while 6% took note of the geopolitical situation in the potential
holiday destination.
Most of respondents travel with their spouses or partners (35%), or with
their families (30%). One-fifth or 21% prefer travelling with their friends or
acquaintances, and one-tenth or 10% choose to travel solo while 4% like to join
package tours.
The online poll was carried out at the beginning of June among 211
residents of Latvia aged 18-70 years.
The turnover of Latvia Tours in
the first five months of this year increased 23% year-on-year to EUR 8.6
million. The company closed 2016 with a profit of EUR 152,053 on a turnover of
EUR 17.567 million.