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Transformative Journeys: Celebrating an Erasmus+ Success Story at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
20 Mar 2024

Valmiera, Latvia, 20.03.2024.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is thrilled to share the inspiring story of Lusine Tovmasyan, an Erasmus+ student from Brusov State University, Armenia, whose journey with us exemplifies the transformative impact of the Erasmus+ program. Lusine’s narrative, “From Dream to Reality: My Erasmus+ Journey,” provides a firsthand account of her academic and personal growth during her semester in Valmiera.

Empowering Journeys: Ukrainian Students' Transformative Experiences at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
20 Mar 2024

Valmiera, Latvia, 20.03.2024.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) proudly shares the compelling stories of two Ukrainian students, Anastasiia Kaliuzhna and Anastasiia Blyzniuk, whose Erasmus+ mobility experiences in Latvia have been journeys of personal growth, academic achievement, and cultural immersion.

Discovering Latvia: Dmitrii Zlobin’s Enriching Erasmus Experience at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
20 Mar 2024

Valmiera, Latvia, 20.03.2024.

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences (ViA) is delighted to share the enriching Erasmus experience of Dmitrii Zlobin, a dedicated student from Moldova, who embraced the vibrant academic and cultural life of Latvia during his mobility period.

10th International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA) Biennial Conference
17 Sept 2024

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It is with pleasure and enthusiasm that we extend a warm invitation to the forthcoming 10th International Tourism Studies Association (ITSA) Biennial Conference, a distinguished gathering that will convene in the charming capital of Latvia, Riga. As the third-largest city in Northern Europe, Riga provides an enchanting backdrop for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and insights in the dynamic field of tourism.

Hosted by the Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia, this milestone event is scheduled to take place from the 17th to the 20th of September 2024. The conference will serve as a nexus for academia, industry professionals, and researchers to explore and deliberate upon pivotal themes shaping the contemporary tourism landscape. The overarching theme of the conference is intricately woven around three key dimensions:

  • safety and security;
  • changes in traveler behavior;
  • the imperative of circularity in tourism.

These critical facets demand concerted attention from educators, researchers, and industry practitioners alike. Through collaborative efforts, we aim to bridge the existing gaps in tourism knowledge and practice, propelling us toward a future marked by Sustainable, Smart, and Secure tourism and hospitality. In alignment with this vision, the conference is aptly titled “Bridging the Gaps in Tourism Knowledge and Practice: The Future of Sustainable, Smart, and Secure Tourism and Hospitality (Future 3Ss for Tourism).”

Stay tuned for forthcoming announcements!