AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRiga Tourism & City Services: Riga’s tourist tax will double from €1 to €2 per night starting Jan 1, 2027, with a cap of €17.80 per continuous stay—aimed at boosting tourism marketing and business travel. Riga Mobility: Central Riga street works will bring traffic closures on Dzirnavu Street (between Tērbatas and Skolas) from July 9–30, with detours and access for residents and businesses. Consular & Travel Safety: More than 90 Latvian honorary consuls from 44 countries will meet in Riga July 13–15, focusing on foreign policy, security and consular support. Culture & Family Trips: The EU’s European Cine Tour launches in Batumi July 10 with free screenings including Latvian animated film “Flow.” Nature & Weekend Plans: “Lilies 2026” opens July 16–18 at the Latvian National Museum of Natural History with 150+ lily varieties and bulb orders. Travel Rules Watch: Japan confirms visa-free short stays for citizens of 74 countries/regions; China publishes a unilateral visa-free list for 50 nations (up to 30 days). Air Travel Outlook: Airbus forecasts demand for 42,060 new aircraft over 20 years as passenger numbers are projected to reach about 10 billion annually by 2045. Local Food: Organic dairy brand Bryunaļa will be discontinued from July 10 due to unprofitability, disappointing regular customers in Latgale and Riga.
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