On May 23, 2025, a seminar on water safety organized by the Latvian Nature Tourism Association took place, which brought together active representatives of the industry to strengthen both theoretical and practical knowledge. The seminar was led by trainers from the organization “Swim Safely” and was organized in two parts – theory and practical part in the swimming pool, based on the “learning by doing” approach. During the lesson, the participants assessed their buoyancy in the water, learned how to take off their clothes in the water. The participants gained an understanding of emergency situations in the water, what to do if they accidentally fall into the water, how easy or difficult it is to help someone get to the shore, how to help others if someone is in trouble on the water, and whether it is possible to do it.
The event was organized within the framework of the project “Baltic nature tourism – mastering the target market of the United Kingdom (CB0100030)” with the support of the European Union.
On December 6, 2024, the Winter Tourism Seminar of the Latvian Nature Tourism Association took place at the “333” Sports Complex.
The seminar began with presentations of product proposals for the nature and active tourism cooperation network, led by project coordinator Kristaps Ceplis:
“Stirnu buks” hiking trail by Rimants Liepiņš (Stirnu buks)
Urban Garden by Una Meiberga (Kalnciema Quarter)
Water tourism rental platform by Vents Strautmanis (Boards You)
Discover Latvia by car by Valdis Vītoliņš (Rover)
After the presentations, there was a short coffee break during which participants had the opportunity to discuss what they had seen and heard in an informal setting.
The seminar continued with a presentation by the Chairman of the LDTA Board, Matijs Babris, who provided an overview of LDTA’s activities in 2024 and led the election of new members.
Following this, project manager Andra Marta Babre shared her experiences by presenting the most successful Baltic nature tourism products, offering valuable insights into regional tourism innovations.
After the presentations and discussions, Matijs Babris led a Speed Dating session, where nature tourism entrepreneurs had the chance to quickly network and establish new connections.
The event concluded with a final networking session by the campfire, where participants shared their impressions and discussed opportunities for future collaboration in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Below is more information about Baltic nature tourism and the opportunity to submit your services:
The event is part of the campaign for the promotion of Baltic nature tourism in the project “Baltic Nature Tourism – Exporting Baltic Nature Tourism to UK (CB0100030)”, which is implemented with the support of the Central Baltic Program of the European Union and the European Regional Development Fund for 2021-2027. #balticnaturetourism
The association “Latvian Nature Tourism Association” is carrying out a project to establish and implement a network of cooperation among businesses called “Nature and Active Tourism Cooperation Network” (Project No. 1.2.3.6/2/24/A/001) within the framework of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy Program for 2021–2027, under Priority 1.2 “Support for Entrepreneurship” and Specific Objective 1.2.3 “Promoting Sustainable Growth, Competitiveness, and Job Creation in SMEs, including through Productive Investments,” specifically Measure 1.2.3.6 “Tourism Product Development Program.”
