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The Baltics in the News

May 2, 2008 - Estonia, Lithuania hold energy-security talks

Apr 30, 2008 - Lithuania's president urges Baltic unity in relations with Russia

Apr 27, 2008 - A year on, jury out on economic harm of Estonia's row with Russia

Apr 24, 2008 - Latvian Leader Talks Country’s Future

Feb 26, 2008 - Estonia's President Sounds the Alarm

Feb 7, 2008 - Get Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius on the Monopoly game map!

Feb 6, 2008 - Saakashvili: Estonia is the most successful model for a transition society

Jan 16, 2008 - President Bush's Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the US-Baltic Charter

Jan 16, 2008 - The Baltic Model. By MARIS RIEKSTINS and RONALD ASMUS

Dec 21, 2007 - Baltic states first of new Schengen members

Dec 18, 2007 - US welcomes Latvia-Russia border treaty

Nov 30, 2007 - Fraud, intimidation and bribery as Putin prepares for victory
The Guardian

Nov 26, 2007 - Estonian defense leaders to visit USA

Nov 11, 2007 - As it rises, Russia stirs Baltic fears
International Herald Tribune
by Adam B. Ellick

Oct 19, 2007 - The Future Calling In Estonia, The Washington Post

 

U.S.-Baltic Foundation

Welcome to the Baltics

Invitation

February 20, 2008
TO: Travel experts and Press
FROM: The National Tourism Boards of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Contact persons:
Kristiina Ojamaa, Krista Altok Tassa, 917 744-2765 ( Estonia )
Baiba Plume, Inese Liepina, 202 352-5946 ( Latvia )
Dina Kopilevic, 212 354-7840, ext. 18 ( Lithuania )

RE: Joint Baltic Booth at New York Times Travel Show
February 29 till 2 March, 2008

 

The National Tourism Boards of Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania invite the travel press and experts to visit their joint booth (618),  "Welcome to the Baltics: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania," at the upcoming New York Times Travel Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, February 29 till 2 March, 2008.

Show hours are:
Friday, February 29, 2-7 pm (trade only)
Saturday, March 1, 10 am-7 pm, (open to both the trade and public)
Sunday, March 2, 10 am-5 pm (open to both the trade and public)

 

Representatives of all three countries will be on hand to discuss the exciting travel opportunities of this dynamic region, which is also a frequent spa and cruise destination.

Literature and other promotional materials will be available for distribution.

In addition, a Baltic workshop has been scheduled for Saturday, March 1 at 5:30 pm, presented by GoBalticEurope.com and representatives of  the three Baltic States - Estonia , Latvia and Lithuania

Show attendees will get a taste of Baltic culture with performances by Baltic entertainers -  Latvian National Dance group "JUMIS" and Estonian singer Kristi Roosmaa,  scheduled for Sunday, March 2 at 11:10am  till11:55am.

Travel experts and Press members are invited to contact any of the above named country representatives to arrange for individual interviews, either prior to the show, or during the show.

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