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Estonians won an international architectural contest on Marriott Hotel in Riga
02.09.2010Indrek Allmann and Joel Kopli, architects of the firm Pluss, won an international architectural contest in Riga, writes LETA/National Broadcasting.
Keyword tags: Construction, Estonia, Latvia, LIVE RIGA, Real Estate, Tourism
airBaltic recognised as Latvia’s leading exporter
01.09.2010Latvian Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis and Economics Minister Artis Kampars last week hailed the airBaltic airline for its achievements in the field of exports, informed BC Janis Vanags, vice president of corporate communications at airBaltic.
Travelio.net includes Latvia on its ''Top 10'' list of most environmentally pure countries
30.08.2010The European tourism portal ''Travelio.net'' has included Latvia on its ''Top 10'' list of most environmentally pure countries in the world. The ranking is according to ''The Economist’s'' Environmental Performance Index which is based on a range of factors including environmental health, biodiversity, air pollution, water use, agricultural methods and tackling climate change.
Number of visitors in Latvian hotels increased by 8.3% in Q2
23.08.2010In comparison with the 2nd quarter of 2009, number of visitors in hotels and other accommodation establishments¹ in the 2nd quarter of 2010 increased by 8.3% and comprised 320.0 thsd people, according to the data of Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). Of all visitors 32% were Latvian residents and 68% – foreign visitors. Number of foreign visitors grew by 4.8%. The most notable growth was observed among visitors from Russia – 46%.
Riga to hold large-scale beer festival in early September
23.08.2010Riga will hold the "Riga 2010" beer festival in early September 2010 at the Kipsala Exhibition Hall, the business portal Nozare.lv was informed by the event's organizers.
Linstow: Valnu Street needs only slight improvements to become Riga's main shopping street
The idea by the real estate and retail center development and management company Linstow Center Management (Linstow) for the development of Valnu Street foresees the improvement of already existing features in order to realize its potential as Riga's main shopping street, with parking spaces offered by the existing car park at Jacob's Barracks, the business portal Nozare.lv was informed by Linstow representative Viesturs Deksnis.
"Marriott Hotel Riga" to be built after Estonian architects' project
A Marriott Hotel will be built in the Latvian capital based on Estonian architectural company's Arhitektuuriburoo Pluss Ou draft, as the project's co-partner Arhiidea reported to the Latvian business information portal Nozare.lv.
29% economically active residents plan to attend Riga Festival events
Almost one third, or 29% of Latvia's economically active citizens plan to attend Riga City Festival events due August 20-22, according to a survey carried out in August by the market, social and media research company TNS Latvia in cooperation with the TV company LNT and the TV show "900 Seconds".
Number of airBaltic passengers grew by 22% in January-July
Latvian airline airBaltic carried overall 367,343 passengers in July 2010 (from Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn), representing 24% increase comparing with the same month in 2009, when airBaltic transported 296,754 passengers. During the first seven months of the 2010, airBaltic transported a total of 1,839,432 passengers, or 22% more than during the same period in 2009, when the total number of passengers was 1,501,985, informed BC Janis Vanags, vice president of corporate communications at airBaltic.
AVALON HOTEL in Riga – travellers choice of the year
Design hotel in the heart of Riga – AVALON HOTEL 4**** welcomes guests to a unique summer roof terrace with panoramic view of Old Town.
20 cruise ships have docked at Riga Port in July
In July 2010, 20 cruise shops with a total of 21,627 passengers docked at Riga Port, which is a 19% increase when compared to July of last year, according to data from Riga Port.
Canadian newspaper Metro writes about entertainment opportunities in Riga
Canadian free national daily newspaper "Metro" on July 29 offered an article about entertainment opportunities in Riga, calling the capital of Latvia a draw for sophisticated young travelers.
Riga Tourism Development Bureau representative office could be opened in Tashkent
A representation of the Riga Tourism Development Bureau could be opened in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent, which would make it possible for new partners to join the LIVE RĪGA tourism program, Riga Mayor Nils Usakovs (Harmony Center) agreed at a meeting with Uzbekistan tourism professionals in Tashkent on July 30, the Riga City Council told LETA.
Flick: talks continue between airBaltic and Finncomm over share acquisition
The management of Latvian national airline airBaltic is still involved in talks with the shareholders of Finnish airline Finncomm regarding a possible share acquisition, airBaltic chief Bertolt Flick told reporters yesterday.
Number of tourists visiting Riga increased by 20% in June
In January-June 2010, the number of tourists visiting Riga has increased by 20% when compared to the same period last year, according to the Riga Tourism Development Bureau.
Updating the Nordic-Baltic cooperation 
