AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAirport Spotlight: RIX Riga Airport has been named Europe’s Best Airport in the 5–10 million passengers category at the ACI Europe awards in Prague, with judges citing shorter waits and major upgrades including terminal expansion and airfield modernization. Midsummer Safety: Latvia’s holiday weekend was deadly and costly: 81 drunk drivers arrested over five days, plus multiple drownings and traffic deaths reported by Latvian media and the State Police. Travel Disruption: Norwegian Sun’s propulsion problems forced NCL to cut three port calls and swap others on a June 24 sailing from Helsinki, with guests receiving onboard and future cruise credits. Local Tourism Projects: Lūznava’s wooden school restoration (aimed at a cultural tourism and social inclusion centre) has been put on hold, despite earlier co-financing plans. Rural Experiences: Alpaca farming is growing in Latvia’s rural tourism, with visitors drawn to characterful alpaca farms in Augšdaugava region. Weather Watch: Post-holiday week starts warm and cloudy in Latvia, with rain only in some areas and temperatures rising toward the end of the month. Airline Network: airBaltic has canceled Tel Aviv flights until June 28 and Dubai flights until Oct. 24, adding to broader Middle East travel uncertainty.
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