In February, Balttour – an exhibition for travel enthusiasts – will traditionally take place at Kipsala. From February 6 to 8, visitors will be able to familiarize themselves with the latest trends in tourism, receive consultations from industry experts, view presentations of new destinations, and take advantage of great offers from travel agencies, operators, and cruise companies, as well as discover the gems of Latvian tourism.
For three days at Kipsala, visitors will actively choose, plan, and purchase trips. Industry professionals will establish valuable business contacts and discover new opportunities for collaboration. Everyone who wants to explore the world and turn travel into unforgettable adventures will gather here.
At Balttour 2026, attendees will be able to get acquainted with nearby and distant destinations from hundreds of companies from various countries, including Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, India, Spain, Cyprus, and Hungary. Exotic travel offers from countries in Asia and South America will also be available, allowing visitors to discover new cultures, breathtaking natural landscapes, and unique travel routes. Representatives from the national stands of China, Moldova, Slovakia, and Ukraine will invite travel enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the culture of these countries – sharing information about the most significant tourist attractions, exciting experiences, and inspiring unforgettable adventures.
Treasures of Latvia
Tourist companies and tourist information centers from Latgale, Zemgale, Vidzeme, and Kurzeme will present special offers from their regions. Hotels, unconventional accommodation options, picturesque walking trails and observation towers, the largest panoramic wheel in the Baltics, active leisure routes, historical parks, museums, manors, and castles, as well as gastronomic and cultural offers – every traveler will find something special. As usual, there will be a fair of craftsmen and local producers with unique local products.
Relaxation and spa offers across Europe
At Balttour 2026, everyone will have the opportunity to learn about spa and relaxation options both in the Baltic countries and beyond. Among the participants are local hotels – Hotel Jūrmala Spa, Semarah Hotel Management, Baltic Beach Hotel & Spa, and Mogotel Hotel Group, as well as representatives from neighboring countries – the Estonian Spa Association, Wagenküll Castle Spa, Eglės sanatorija, WASA HOTELS, Atostogų parkas – Natura Termo SPA, and others. The spa offerings at the exhibition will be complemented by Castel Mimi Wine Resort, which will present exquisite relaxation in a historical and modern setting at Moldova's joint stand. Meanwhile, at Slovakia's joint stand, visitors will be able to learn more about the Dudince resort – a unique healing destination where sanatorium hotels offer mineral water with a triple therapeutic effect, positively influencing the cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system.
Diversity from around the world
This year, Balttour features an especially wide and diverse range of offers from different corners of the world. Travel enthusiasts at Kipsala will be able to explore tourism opportunities in Peru – the Andes mountains, the mysterious Amazon jungle, where nature, culture, and mystique merge into one unforgettable journey. Tropical lovers, exotic experiences, and white sandy beaches are particularly encouraged to visit the stands of the Philippines and Thailand, which will inspire sunny travels.
For the first time, Energylandia will participate in the exhibition with special offers for exciting family vacations and extreme adventures. Energylandia is the leading amusement park in Europe and the largest amusement park in Poland, featuring 123 attractions for various age groups across 70 hectares.
Travel fair
Balttour 2026 will host a spring and summer travel sale, where everyone can find great offers from travel agencies and operators such as Estravel Latvia, 365 Brīvdienas, AZA tours, Ozolciems Tūre, Nikos Travel, AL SVETS, Atlantic Travel, Travel Biiz, and others. Meanwhile, Latvia Tours, the only official representative of Club Med in Latvia and Lithuania, will offer visitors the chance to get acquainted with Club Med resorts with an all-inclusive system in exclusive corners of the world, from private beaches to ski resorts in the Alps, known for their unique relaxation concept and high level of service. Participants of Balttour have not only prepared particularly advantageous offers but also valuable prizes for raffles and lotteries.
More about the exhibition: www.balttour.lv
Business events for the tourism industry
In collaboration with tourism industry organizations, enterprises, municipalities, the Spanish state tourism agency Turespaña, and airBaltic, on February 6, an International B2B Contact Exchange will take place in Hall No. 1 for domestic tourism companies and foreign tour operators. The goal of this business event is to promote cooperation and increase the recognition of Latvia as a tourist destination beyond the country.
Person of the Year in Tourism
On February 6, immediately after the opening of the exhibition, the most prestigious award ceremony in the tourism sector of Latvia – "Person of the Year in Tourism 2025" – will take place on the main stage of Balttour. The event will honor industry professionals for their contributions to the development and sustainable growth of Latvia's tourism sector.
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Opening hours:
February 6 10:00–13:00 (professional hours)
February 6 13:00–18:00
February 7 10:00–18:00
February 8 10:00–17:00
Don't stand in line – buy your ticket online: www.balttour.lv/visit.php#tickets
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