Travel fair
Almost 300 companies from more than 26 countries of the world will be happy at the exhibition with particularly favorable offers for tickets, accommodation, cruises, spring and summer trips. “Balttour 2024” visitors will be able to choose destinations popular with tourists such as Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Spain, as well as new directions – Morocco, Malaga, as well as trips to exotic countries – Thailand, Cuba, the Philippines, Vietnam or Gambia, as well as snowy mountain peaks Italy, France, Austria.
Color of Latvian regions
Unusual accommodation – a raft “Danube water rose” on the shore of Lake Zebrus, an environmental object “Black rooster in a bomb” in Bauska, a life and craft farm in Jelgava, an oversized chair on the bank of the Daugava for watching the sunset, hiking trips in Madona county… – the offer of Latvia’s counties is so diverse. All regions of Latvia will be invited to enjoy the most beautiful pearls of tourism at the exhibition – everyone will be able to get acquainted with new environmental objects, accommodation, walking trails, observation towers, old towns, nature parks, manors, castles and museums.
Stories of passionate travelers
Kristīne Virsnīte, Zane Eniņa, Juris Smalinskis, Gundega Skudriņa, Aigars Lauzis, Ilona Balode, Roberts Grinbergs… – these are just some of the storytellers who invite you to meet at “Balttour 2024” from February 2 to 4. Enthusiastic adventurers, well-known people and tourism professionals will share inspiring stories and experiences on the “Balttour” Main Stage – you will be able to learn about Jūrtak and Mežtak, about traveling on the roof of a car, listen to the stories of Latvian castles and manors, discuss the Way of Santiago, participate in a master class “Journey into the World of Fine Style” and more.
Anniversary draw
Do you believe in traveler’s luck? Check! Buy a ticket to “Balttour 2024”, fill in the coupon in the lobby of the Exhibition Center, participate in the lottery, and maybe you will win an impressive trip to Greece for the whole family! “Balttour” together with its great friend “Tez Tour” has arranged a luxurious holiday in an All Inclusive hotel for the whole family (2+2) on the Peloponnese peninsula in honor of the 30th anniversary. We will find out the lucky recipient of the award on February 4 on the Main Stage of “Balttour 2024”. Lottery permit no. 8023.
Holidays in neighboring countries
In Lithuania, sanatoriums and resorts are highly valued – in many places both by the sea in Palanga and by rivers and lakes – in Druskininkos or Birštonas. Lithuanians will also invite you to feel the breath of history, as the neighboring country boasts beautiful manors and castles. But if you are looking in the direction of Estonia, we remind you that this year Tartu, the university city beloved by travelers and students, is the European capital of culture. The Tartu stand will feature the “Vudila” playground, the Pius Caves, the Palamus Museum with an attractive schoolmaster. For the first time at the exhibition, you will get to know the complex of houses of Kalevipoeg, where you can test your strength on Tarzan tracks, watch movies and follow the progress of this hero.
Exciting for children too
Families with children will definitely enjoy the stand of the VIZIUM science center, where they can participate in exciting experiments, try their hand at PackMan, enjoy virtual reality, create a balance robot and learn about nature through the eye of a microscope. At the exhibition, both young and old will be able to get to know a unique vehicle that has received huge attention from the world media – the amphibious “BeTRITON”, which combines an electric bicycle, a boat, and a minicamper. On the other hand, in the exposition of the Association of Latvian Castles and Manors, you will be able to see 18th-century Rococo-style costumes from the Lielplatones manor, 19th-century Biedermeier costumes from Svitene Castle, while children will especially enjoy the attractive wolf from Cesvaines Castle.
A taste journey
When visiting the Smiltenes county stand, travelers will be able to enjoy the various flavors of the county, which can be found every day from Rauna to Ape. The owner of “Lubana Winery” treats himself to real home-made wine. On the other hand, when visiting the “Kandava Tastes Tour” stand, those interested will be able to enjoy exquisite delicacies from “Meža maize”, goat cheese and drinks produced by the “Birznieki” farm. On the other hand, at the Ukrainian national stand, visitors to the exhibition will be treated to the Ukrainian national dish – borscht. In honor of travel tours to Morocco, the JA Travel exhibition will be able to participate in the Moroccan tea ritual.
Events for professionals
In order to stimulate a high-quality discussion about current research in tourism, the conference “Tourism research in Latvia: actualities and future directions” will be held in Ķīpsala on February 2, which will also be an exhibition of the latest publications, current and implemented projects. On the first day of the exhibition, the presentation of the new destinations of “airBaltic”, the presentation of Latvia’s tourism offer, as well as the contact exchange of entrepreneurs and tour operators of foreign priority markets will take place. Detailed program views of “Balttour 2024”: www.balttour.lv/program.php#even
2024-01-31 16:58:48
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