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Riga airport's passenger turnover increased by 0.5 mln in 2011
19.01.2012The most popular destinations with flyers from the Riga International Airport were London, Moscow, Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm in 2011, the airport informed the business portal Nozare.lv. The airport's passenger turnover increased by 0.5 million last year from 2010, setting a new annual passenger turnover record.
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Passenger flow of airBaltic increased by 5% in 2011
16.01.2012In 2011 Latvian national airline airBaltic carried 3,351,294 passengers in total, representing 5% increase comparing with 2010, informed BC airBaltic’s press service.
Tourist numbers in Riga could reach 1.5 mln in 2012
09.01.2012Riga Deputy Mayor Andris Ameriks told LETA on Friday that he expects at least 1.5 million tourists in the city in 2012, mentioning that if the port welcomed 70 cruise ships last year, then 90 are awaited this year. Many more people are now arriving by bus, he also pointed out.
Dace Dizbite Ose – 5 millionth passenger at Riga International Airport
21.12.2011Today the Latvian national airline airBaltic greeted Dace Dizbite Ose as the five millionth passenger to arrive at the Riga International Airport this year. Dace Dizbite Ose arrived in Riga on airBaltic flight from Oslo. This is the first time in the airport’s history that it has provided services to at least five million passengers a year, informed BC airBaltic’s press service.
Xmas shopping season under way in Latvia
11.12.2011All major shopping centers in Riga are reporting a considerable increase in customer numbers this weekend as the holidays near.
1.2-millionth tourist visiting Riga in 2011 was a Swedish couple
A record number of tourists has visited Riga in 2011, and a special ceremony was held at the Town Hall Square today to honor a Swedish couple that helped Riga set the new record.
Special ceremony honoring 1.2-millionth tourist to take place in Riga
This Friday, this year's 1.2 millionth tourist will have visited Riga, topping the entire number of tourists who visited Riga last year, as Riga Tourism Development Bureau's representative Guna Caune told the business portal Nozare.lv.
Christmas markets open in Riga
The tempting smell of mulled wine and toasted almonds, shiny gingerbread cookies and items made by local craftsmen – the opening of Riga Old Town’s Christmas market is one of the surest signs that Christmas is right around the corner.
Number of visitors in Latvian hotels increased by 11.6% in Q3
In comparison with the 3rd quarter of 2010, the number of visitors in hotels and other accommodation establishments1 in the 3rd quarter of 2011 has increased by 11.6% and comprised 594.3 thousand people, according to the data of Central Statistical Bureau (CSB). Of which 68% were foreign tourists and 32% – residents of Latvia. The number of foreign visitors has grown by 11.7%, but the number of Latvia visitors – by 11.5%.
Latio: greatest demand for apartments in downtown Riga comes from foreign buyers
Just as in the previous months, the greatest demand for apartments in downtown Riga in October 2011 came from foreigners who were looking for apartments in refurbished buildings in Riga's Old Town or Riga center, according to real estate company Latio latest housing survey.
Pavluts to Usakovs: Riga must develop its industrial zone
Riga, as a city which makes up about half of Latvia's economy and is the country's most recognizable "brand" internationally, must develop its industrial zone in the future, as well as attract new investments, Economy Minister Daniels Pavluts and Riga Mayor Nils Usakovs (Harmony Center) admitted during a meeting today.
At least LVL 1 mln to be allocated to popularize Riga in 2012
The Riga City Council plans to allot at least LVL 1 million to the Riga Tourism Development Bureau (RTDB) in 2012, Riga Vice Mayor Andris Ameriks (LPP/LC) announced during RTDB brand LIVE RĪGA partners' forum yesterday.
House of Blackheads connected by passage to Riga Art Space
Today, a passage was opened in the basement of the House of Blackheads in Riga Old City that will connect it with Riga Art Space exhibition hall, creating a joint cultural complex.
BalticMiles zone launched in Arena Riga
On Friday, October 14th, multi-partner loyalty programme BalticMiles launched the BalticMiles zone in Arena Riga. This cooperation will provide extra privileges, service and exclusive offers for the members of BalticMiles.
BalticBike in Latvia 3 times more popular in April-September
In summer 2011, the bicycles of the self-service bike rental BalticBike have already been used by customers on more than 14 000 occasions in the six months from April to September. Thus BalticBike is already three times popular than it was last summer when it recorded 3842 rentals, when it was available for six months over the summer.
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