Information on accommodation for media representatives

All media representatives looking for accommodation in Riga during the visit of the US President are advised to book their hotel rooms as soon as possible. (Deadline – May 2, 2005).

The Press Centre has agreed with the travel Agency "Via Rīga" to help media representatives with their requests for accommodation. 

In order to process your requests more effectively, a special hotel booking form has been created at http://www.viariga.com/pub/index.php?id=1&sub=98 .

If you have any questions or problems with hotel reservations, please contact Travel Agency "Via Rīga", 

Mrs. Margarita Mikelsone 

ph.:  +371 7812624   

Fax: +371 7812625
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Another option for accommodation

During the official visit of the president of the United States of America, Latvian Tourism Development Agency offers the opportunity to stay on a cruise ship FINNJET (Silja Line) in Riga Passenger Terminal from the 4^th till 7^th of May. 

In order to make reservations for the cabins on board, please contact Anna Maria Heinzele – e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For additional information contact Latvian Tourism Development Agency, phone: +371 7229945 – contact person Marcis Dobrajs. 

Latvian Tourism Development Agency is the National tourism board of Latvia and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Economics. The main task for LTDA is to promote Latvia as a tourist destination abroad.