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Latvia’s Tourism Law: Framework for sustainable and safe tourism

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05 November 2024

Latvia’s Tourism Law: Framework for sustainable and safe tourism

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Latvia’s Tourism Law sets the legal framework for various tourism activities, emphasizing sustainability, quality, and safety in tourism services.

Publishing org

Parliament of Latvia

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Geographical descriptors

Latvia

Organisation Type

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Tourism Law of Latvia, published by the Parliament of Latvia, establishes the legal framework for tourism activities, defining key terms and setting regulations for various types of tourism, including active, nature, cultural, and health tourism. It outlines the responsibilities of tourism operators, agents, and service providers, and emphasizes the importance of sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism practices. The law also addresses the rights and obligations of tourists and service providers, aiming to ensure quality and safety in tourism services (The original piece available only in Latvian).

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Tourism Law of Latvia
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