The Latgale Tourism Association estimates that 60% of reservations made by foreign tourists have been cancelled, while local tourist reservations have decreased by 40% compared to the same period last year. Corporate events and school excursions are also being cancelled.
The company "Million Star Hotel" has two tourist lodges in Balvi municipality near Lake Viļaka, about six kilometers from the border. The owner of the lodge, Santa Šmite, confirmed that tourists are cancelling res...