From 16 to 18 January, the Liepāja Region Tourism Information Office (Liepāja Travel), in cooperation with the Tourism Department of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA / Latvia Travel), took part in the international Nordic travel fair “MATKA 2026” in Helsinki. Together with Latvia Travel, Liepāja Travel was part of the national stand, where international visitors were introduced to the tourism offerings of Liepāja, the Kurzeme region, and Latvia as a whole.
Special attention at the fair was given to Liepāja 2027, inviting international audiences to follow Liepāja’s journey towards the title of European Capital of Culture and to start planning a visit to the city in 2027. Visitors showed strong interest in the city’s creative atmosphere and unique character.
We would like to thank the Liepāja Travel team for their focused cooperation and enthusiasm in promoting Liepāja 2027 on an international scale. Together, we continue to share the story of Liepāja as an inspiring and diverse travel destination.
“MATKA” is the largest tourism fair in Northern Europe, attracting more than 56,000 visitors each year, including industry professionals, media representatives, travellers, and other tourism enthusiasts. Participation in the fair provided an excellent opportunity to meet tourism professionals, establish new contacts, and strengthen Liepāja’s visibility in the Nordic market.
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With this open call for artists to participate in the exhibition and symposium, the association “ASTE. Art, Science, Technology, Education” launches the project “ElektrON – The Future of Amber”, interpreting the heritage of amber—along with the future potential of other fossil materials—through a symbiosis of art and science, within the programme “Liepāja – European Capital of Culture 2027”. Applications to participate in the project can be submitted by 23:59 on 19 April.
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