AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoTourism Seasonality: Eurostat data shows July and August drive Latvia’s peak travel demand, with 29% of all EU overnight tourist stays in those two months and Latvia sitting close to the EU average. Riga Culture: The Rīga International Film Festival returns in October (Oct 15–25) with the theme “You Are Here,” plus Latvian premieres and a Eurothrillers retrospective. Beaches Guide: A quick roundup spotlights Latvia’s standout coast stops, from Jurmala’s long sandy stretches to Liepāja, Kolka Cape, Ventspils, and Saulkrasti. Riga Contemporary: Riga Contemporary’s record-breaking second edition ends with 17,000 visitors, underlining how big cultural events boost Riga’s hospitality and tourism. Travel Planning Note: If you’re heading abroad, watch for border and entry frictions—Moldova warns of tougher Russia transit checks, and Canada Post is pausing low-value EU parcel delivery to several countries (but continues to Latvia). Local Weather Fun: Storm chaser Normunds Briška says he actively hunts lightning and hail when thunderstorms hit.
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