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Hotels showing strong interest in providing self-isolation service
30.12.2020Hotels' 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
21.12.2020Taking 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
21.12.2020As 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
18.12.2020Riga 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
18.12.2020Passenger 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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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