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Riga Aviation Forum 2025 - the art of hospitality

Date: 22 Sep 2025 16:49 (UTC)
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I think that for many colleagues in the aviation industry, the art of hospitality is not just a buzz-word. Whether it concerns conferences, clients, or partners... So I confess, I really pay attention to how I am welcomed when I go to aviation events. For me, it's kind of like the first hello and first impression, even if I've known some partners for a very long time.

Why am I talking about this? This year, I had a wonderful surprise, a positive “wow” moment when I arrived in Riga, my hometown, for RAF 2025. I discovered a brand new hotel that simply didn't exist during my last visit. It's very close to Riga Airport.

I must admit that the area around the airport has really changed, given the construction of the Rail Baltica station, which will have a further positive impact on connectivity. So it's only natural that I don't recognize anything :)
Hampton by Hilton Riga Airport—I am very pleasantly impressed by the kindness of all the staff. Very professional, very friendly... The room is comfortable, and the Wi-Fi (which is very important to me) is very good quality.
I didn't have time to try out the fitness center, but I will next time. There is a restaurant on site, which is very important for travelers who have to catch flights.
A big thanks for Riga Aviation Forum cupcakes, it was really nice. I felt that I was expected and that I was expected for a specific event. To sum up, I would like to thank Zigmars Vestfals for organizing my stay. I highly recommend this hotel, and I thank the team for their hospitality.



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