Baltic Travel Group Your Efficient Partner in the Baltic States!

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1 Baltic Travel Group Your Efficient Partner in the Baltic States!

2 About Company Baltic Travel Group was established in 2000 and belongs today to the leading Destination Management suppliers in the Baltic States offering a full range of inbound travel services to individual, corporate and group clients. In more than 11 years of operation our team of experienced and professional experts has provided services in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia to more than visitors from 85 different countries. We are members of International Air Transport Association European Tour Operators Association Destination Management Partnership in Europe and the Mediterranean Basin Association of Latvian Travel Agencies Association of Lithuanian Travel Agencies Destimation Management Network LIVE Riga

3 About Company Tallinn Riga Baltic Travel Group consists of travel trade professionals, characterized by quick-off-the-mark, sharp-witted and fresh ideas for incentives, events, conferences and tours in the Baltic countries. We have 29 full time employees in Riga, 8 full time employees in Vilnius and 11 full time employees in Tallinn. Baltic Travel Group is the perfect match for travel professionals looking for partner in arranging land-based travel services in the Baltic States. Vilnius

4 About Company Our mission is to be the regional leader - the customer's first choice, in providing destination management services to its international and domestic clients. Our Values Operating with integrity, honesty and respect The strength of our commitment Years of our experience The highest standards of our services Professional team Excellent relationships with our customers and vendors Effective use of information technologies

5 About Company Our clients are more than 350 companies from 85 countries - meeting planners, associations, incentive houses, government institutions, tour operators, travel agencies and companies that require customized travel arrangements in Latvia and other Baltic States. Our clients: and many others

6 Our Services Accommodation by special prices in more than 350 hotels in Baltics, Ukraine and Finland Sightseeing programs with multilingual guide service Full range of services for Corporate clients Travel arrangements for shore excursions, round trips and overland tours Conference, meeting & exhibition organization Social and entertainment program organization Cultural events

7 Our Services: Hotel Accommodations Baltic Travel Group in cooperation with Visit Technology group AB (Sweden) has developed Hotel Online reservation system where it is possible to book more than 350 hotels in the Baltic States, Finland and Ukraine. We are constantly expanding the offer with new hotels. The system allows you to see hotel images, description, availability as well as book hotel getting instant confirmation. We providing our services for: Individual persons ( ) Travel agencies and Travel agents (via CityBreak reservation platform) Hotels and Tourism websites (booking engines on the hotels home pages)

8 Our Services: Group and Individual Travel Baltic Travel Group works with travel agents and tour operators to create tour series or ad hoc tours in the Baltic States as well as neighbouring countries (Russia, Finland, Poland etc.) Thanks to our experience, extensive local destination know-how and flexibility we can provide any group travel arrangements in our area. Our experience in handling groups includes: Tour series Ad-hoc groups Luxury tours Culture, arts and music tours Special interest tours City breaks Activities Religious groups and pilgrimage Our FIT department handles reservations & operations for individual travellers and travel agents from every corner of the globe. We offer complete, personalised solutions for individual travellers who visit Baltics either for leisure or business purposes. We can compile a full package or provide individual services such as hotel, transfer, cruises etc.

9 Our Services: Shore Excursions Dedicated Baltic Travel Group teams with considerable expertise handling cruise ships and international passenger requirements will support you at each of the Baltic ports Klaipeda, Liepaja, Ventspils, Riga and Tallinn. We offer: Shore Excursions - Regular sightseeing excursions and custom tailored tours Baltic Travel Group offers both with a special panache. Cruise excursions are carefully orchestrated accounting for distances, driving times, opening hours, city events and other important variables. Overland Tours offers exciting custom designed tours for passengers who wish to explore the interior of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

10 Our Services: MICE Our MICE department provides you with innovative local solutions to ensure the success of your event and satisfaction of your mind. We offer: Accommodation by special prices Venues for conferences, seminars, gala dinners and special events Conference, meeting & exhibition organization Incentive programs Budget and finance management Transport, transfers and technical equipment provision Sightseeing programs with multilingual guide service Participants registration and database maintenance Catering including gala event services Social and entertainment program organization Cultural events and Opera tickets Flight, train and bus tickets

11 Why Baltic Countries? East-West meeting point Variety of hotels, conference & gala venues New destination in the centre of Europe ½ - 3 hours from European capitals by plane Hospitable people, tasty food and attractive prices Easy access with direct flights Variety of tourist services Rich cultural heritage Dynamic cultural life Beautiful nature & beaches Wide choice of activities

12 Estonia Estonia s area is similar to Netherlands, but the population is ten times smaller. Various kinds of forests cover almost half of Estonia's territory. Estonia has islands and ca lakes, rivers and streams. Skype, the free Internet calling software, was largely developed in Estonia. Free public wireless internet connection in Estonia is widely considered as a human right. In the October 2005 Estonia became the first country to have legally binding general elections using the Internet as a means of casting the vote.

13 Why Tallinn? A modern city with a medieval twist! Short transfer times. Both medieval and modern venues with the latest technology. Modern infrastructure (<7000 hotel rooms new or lately renovated). Rich cultural heritage & dynamic cultural life (Tallinn European Capital of Culture 2011). Friendly people. English widely spoken. Place where the past is still alive and kicking.

14 Latvia Is the central country of the Baltic States (Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania) and is located in North-eastern Europe on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Traditionally divided into 4 regions: Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme and Zemgale, each of them has their own traditions and traditional food to enjoy The ancient trading route from Riga to Istanbul was known as 'The Amber Route' and was used by the Greeks, Arabs and also Vikings. Riga's historic Old Centre with its Art Nouveau and timber buildings has been included in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Latvia has a 494 km long white, sandy Baltic Sea coastline.

15 Why Riga? The right size & location - Key venues, restaurants and sights are within walking distance in the centre. World Capital of Art Nouveau Easy access more than 70 direct flights Nightlife - As night is getting closer Riga s pubs, night clubs, discos, casinos, cabaret shows and other entertainment establishments are being filled up. The inside temperature is sizzling hot all year long. Capital of Baltic s Opera and Ballet Relaxation - No capital in Europe has a historical SPA town so close and next to possibly the best white, sandy beaches in Europe.

16 Lithuania Its a beautiful friendly country near the Baltic sea, at the geographical heart of Europe. UNESCO World Heritage List includes the pretty & unique Curonian Split. There are two religions in Lithuania Roman Catholic and Basketball (In 2011 Lithuania will hold European Basketball Championship) Lithuanians foster old traditions, culture and celebrate national festivals. Lithuanian artist are well known the world over. Lithuania has very original museums (for example, Devils museum). Lithuania s quests can enjoy all entertainments of a modern life. Lithuania is reach of good quality SPA resorts (Palanga, Druskininkai, Birstonas).

17 Why Vilnius? Lithuanian capital preserves the old tradition of European culture. The old town is in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is a baroque city with friendly & hospitable people. High-quality hotels for business & leisure travellers. Historical festivities, medieval markets. Gala and candlelight dinners in palaces and castles. Fabulous shopping (unique local handicrafts ). Tasty food, good quality restaurants, reasonable prices. Wide choice of well established music clubs and nightclubs open until dawn and restaurants featuring blues, jazz or traditional Lithuanian folk music.

18 Contacts Tallinn Office 14 Karu Tallinn, 10120, ESTONIA Tel.: Fax: Riga Office 13/15 Kr. Barona, Riga, LV 1011, LATVIA Tel.: Fax: Vilnius Office 12 Ausros vartu, Vilnius, LT 01129, LITHUANIA Tel.: Fax: info@btgroup.lt

19 Thank you. We are waiting you in the Baltics