Meetings, events and conferences (MICE) in Latvia

 

Why Latvia for your next event:

Latvia is an affordable, relaxed and green northern country with the right ingredients for a successful international conference: 

• new destination with great meeting infrastructure;
• direct flights from over 100 destinations;
• daily flights from most European capitals;
• an airport just 15 minutes drive from the Riga city center;
• the largest convention center in the Baltics;
• more than 40 conference hotels in Riga and much more outside the capital;
• a flourishing food scene rooted in local and seasonal produce;
• Riga city center so compact most city tourist attractions are within walking distance;
• Riga is only 30 minutes away from a beach, and the closest national parks are just 45 minutes away (perfect for combining business and pleasure!).

 

Large choice of venues:

A minimalist space with a view of pine trees and the Baltic Sea. The gilded ballroom of a baroque palace. A rural log house with onsite sports and spa facilities. Latvia is a small country that packs a lot of variety. Its venues tell the story of Latvia, its complex past and comfortable present balancing between modernity and tradition. 

 

Riga International Airport connects Latvia to over 100 destinations:

Flight time from Frankfurt: 2 h 20 min

Flight time from Amsterdam: 2h 20 mins

Flight time from London: 2h 30 mins

Flight time from Stockholm: 1h 10 mins

airBaltic destinations: www.airbaltic.com

 

Unique experiences in Latvia:

• Bog-shoeing and forest foraging;
• Bobsleigh fun rides through the year in professionally operating track;
• Flying like a bird in the Aerodium vertical wind tunnel;
• Product launches and receptions in the "Versailles of the Baltics" – Rundale Palace;
• Meet and mingle among Rothko originals at the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Center;
• Themed feast at Cesis Medieval Castle.

And so much more..!

 

How we can help

The Latvian tourist board (LIAA) provides the following services to anyone planning a meeting or event in Latvia:

• Free, impartial information, tips and advice;
• FAM trips (upon request and subject to availability).

For more detailed assistance, MEET RIGA is the Riga city convention bureau and provides the following services free of charge:

• Handling requests for proposals (RFP);
• Venue selection;
• Acting as the first point of contact with local service providers;
• Arranging site inspections and FAM trips;
• Providing promotional materials.

 

For more information about MICE opportunities throughout the country: www.meetlatvia.com, [email protected]