AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Numbers: Latvia’s tourist accommodation sector logged 1.29 million nights in Q2 2026, up slightly (+0.1%) year-on-year, with non-resident nights down (-2.3%) but residents up (+3.5%); arrivals totaled 440.6k non-residents (58.8% of all arrivals), and the average stay was 1.8 nights. Airport & Travel Comfort: airBaltic outlined plans to strengthen long-term sustainability, while Kepler Club opened an expanded KLIA facility featuring private smart sleeping cabins, automated check-in, and 24/7 services—aimed at faster, more private airport stays. Border & Safety for Travelers: Latvia’s Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) is still reeling from a major cyberattack that exposed data of 1.2 million people; meanwhile, border police reported a case of illegal border crossing linked to a vehicle stopped in Robeznieki parish. Nature & Community Travel: World Cleanup Day activities are set to include a new “Happiness Tree Park” on the Daugava in Zvejnieklīci, plus shoreline cleanups, planting, and nature walks. Food Rules: Latvia has banned imports of fresh fruit, vegetables, and many processed plant products from Russia and Belarus, affecting both companies and private travelers. Culture on the Move: Canada’s National Guard Orchestra will perform in Riga and across Latvian towns (Jēkabpils, Ventspils, Alūksne, Dobele) around the National Guard anniversary.
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