In news from leading independent travel agency Avanti Destinations, the group has added Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to its European lineup so travel agents can combine customized multi-destination independent itineraries for 2018.
Vilnius
Latvia’s airBaltic Launches New Flights
airBaltic has launched a new route between Riga and Odessa according to an announcement by the Latvian airline.
World Lithuanian Economic Forum: Coming in June
Organizers of the World Lithuanian Economic Forum (WLEF), Global Lithuanian Leaders and the Lithuanian Business Confederation, recently chastised ex-pat Lithuanian business people for having forgotten the way back home. This story in the Lithuania Tribune reveals a Lithuania set on garnering all its human and other resources to attract interest and investment in the Baltic country.
Lithuanian Railways Increases Connects and Speed to Belarus
In news from Lithuania, the number of passenger trains en-route from Vilnius to Minsk in Belarus is scheduled to be increased this month. Lithuanian Railways having just acquired news Polish diesel trains, so new 140 km / h connects will now be possible.
Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square Vilnius Opens
Kempinski announced last week their first Vilnius hotel opening with Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square. A 96 room luxury affair, this is the first Lithuanian and the first Baltic accomodation offered by the famous luxury hoteliers.
5 Cities to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Eastern Europe
Argophilia Travel News has come to a decision on its favorite Eastern European cities to welcome 2012.
Vilnius Christopher Summer Festival This August
If you happen to be in Vilnius this month, consider an evening of culture and entertainment you’ll never forget.
Summer in Vilnius: Cinema Under the Stars
Cinema Under the Stars will present 40 films from Tuesday to Saturday every night under the open sky.
Estonia’s Unique Tour Industry Imbalance
A recent report shows Estonian tour companies hiring more out of country drivers because of cost variables. With qualified Estonian bus drivers have to look for work in Scandinavia, how long will it be before the government there imposes wage standardization to free up jobs?
Eastern Europe’s Best Economy Rooms – Part One
Eastern European value is becoming almost legendary as travelers search for extraordinary deals and destinations. A recent poll of hotels under 50 pounds sterling reveals some surprising values. From Estonia to Romania, people visiting these destinations can strike up unbelievable values actually.