EU – Baltic States, Good for Business, Latvia, Tourism

During last year’s vote Riga was included in the top 5 of the European best destinations, receiving votes both from local residents and voters abroad.

Blaua said that the European Best Destination will be selected in an online vote at www.europeanbestdestination.com. The vote will last until February 5. Everybody can participate in the vote, casting their vote once a week from one device.

This year 20 European cities will compete for the title – Riga, Athens, Brussels, London, Vienna, Cavtat, Malaga, Monte Isole, Berlin, Florence, Budapest, Braga, Bratislava, Paris, Sainte-Maxime, Metz, Geneva, Poznan, Dinant, Kotor.

Riga Tourism Development Bureau’s board chairwoman Vita Jermolovica said that nomination for the European Best Destination is a proof that Latvian capital is not only popular among foreign tourists, but is also recognized in international tourism environment.

Polish city of Wroclaw was voted European Best Destination in 2018.