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Hotels showing strong interest in providing self-isolation service

Hotels showing strong interest in providing self-isolation service

30.12.2020

Hotels' interest in providing self-isolation services to Covid-19 patients and persons who have come into contact with infected people is very strong, Santa Graikste, head of the Hotel and Restaurant Association, told LETA.

Keyword tags: Covid-19, EU – Baltic States, Latvia, Legislation, Tourism



Baltics ban passenger traffic with UK over new Covid-19 variant

Baltics ban passenger traffic with UK over new Covid-19 variant

21.12.2020

Taking into consideration reports of a new Covid-19 variant circulating in the United Kingdom, the Latvian government tonight banned passenger traffic with the UK from Monday, December 21, till January 1, State Chancellery spokeswoman Ilze Pavlova informed LETA.

Stena Line to put Stena Scandica and Stena Baltica ferries on Ventspils-Nynashamn route

Stena Line to put Stena Scandica and Stena Baltica ferries on Ventspils-Nynashamn route

21.12.2020

As of 2021, Scandinavian shipper Stena Line will be operating two ferries on the Ventspils-Nynashamn route - the Stena Scandica and the Stena Baltica, representatives of Stena Line informed LETA.


Riga Airport is certified with the 4-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating

Riga Airport is certified with the 4-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating

18.12.2020

Riga Airport has been Certified as a COVID-19 4-Star Airport, by international air transport rating agency Skytrax.

In November, the volume of freight arrivals at Riga airport increases, passenger turnover decreases

In November, the volume of freight arrivals at Riga airport increases, passenger turnover decreases

18.12.2020

Passenger turnover at Riga Airport in November this year decreased by 90.9 % compared to November 2019. The total number of flights was 1 903, that is 70.1 % less. Data of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that total volume of arrivals and departures of freight and mail decreased by 4.5 % (1).


15.12.2020

In October, the number of tourists in Latvian hotels decreased by 18.2% in October

Data of the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB) show that in October 2020, 90.1 thousand foreign and local guests were hosted at tourist accommodation establishments in Latvia, which is by 57.2 % less than in October 2019 and by 18.2 % less than in September 2019. Guests spent 185.5 thousand nights at tourist accommodation establishments, which is 54.5 % less than in October last year.

15.12.2020

Latvian Investment and Development Agency has approved crisis support for 36 hotels

o far, EUR 552,166 worth of crisis support has been approved for 36 hotels in Latvia, LETA was told at the Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA).

14.12.2020

Largest ski resorts in Latvia opened on weekend

With epidemiological safety measures, Latvia's largest ski resorts have started their season, writes LETA, according to the information published on their internet websites.

11.12.2020

Over 30 hotels in Riga have suspended their operations

Over 30 hotels in Riga have suspended their operations, said Latvian Hotels and Restaurants Association president Janis Naglis to Latvian Radio this morning, cites LETA.

11.12.2020

Incoming travelers' registration with Covidpass.lv improves after increased controls

The share of travelers filling out the Covidpass.lv questionnaire on arrival in Latvia has increased since authorities have stepped up controls, State Border Guard chief Guntis Pujats said in an interview with Latvian Radio today, cites LETA.

10.12.2020

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until January 12

Finland will continue to control the internal border and extend the entry restrictions until January 12, the government decided on Thursday, writes LETA/BNS- STT.

10.12.2020

Riga Tourism Development Bureau to be liquidated

The Riga Tourism Development Bureau (RTAB) will be liquidated, but an agency aimed at attracting investments and tourism will be established on its basis, the Public Relations Department of the Riga City Council informed LETA.

10.12.2020

airBaltic to launch flights to five new destinations for upcoming summer season

Latvian airline airBaltic has published its flight schedule for the upcoming summer season that will begin on March 28, 2021, the airline informed.

09.12.2020

Turnover of Riga Airport contracts 51.2% in January-September

Riga International Airport closed the first nine months of 2020 with EUR 23.991 million in turnover, which is a 51.2% reduction from the same period last year, and a loss of EUR 8.975 million in contrast to a profit made a year ago, writes LETA, according to information released by the airport. 

09.12.2020

Ryanair to launch Riga-Venice flights in summer

Irish low-fare airline Ryanair will launch flights between Riga and Venice Treviso airport for the summer season 2021, the airline announced, cites LETA.

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