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Vilnius prepares to become European Capital of Culture

Vilnius associates its development with the title of European Capital of Culture in 2009. Officials expect that the number of business tourists will increase with the construction of a new conference centre and additional infrastructure. Arunas Griskenas, CEO of flyLAL, is certain that the status of Capital of Culture will attract business tourists to Vilnius. He forecasts the growth of passenger flows. The owners of hotels and restaurants hope that the planned conference centre could take up to 2,000-2,500 participants, which would propel Vilnius into a new regional business centre. The complex would allow Vilnius to compete with Riga and Tallinn, which currently attract more business travellers; 1.2 million tourists visited Vilnius in 2005. The number of tourists is expected to grow to 2 million by 2009. Evalda Siskauskiene, president of the Lithuanian Hotel and Restaurant Association, is sure that the construction of new hotels in the capital will grow.

Lithuania

  Lithuania, the "Amber Land", is a country you may have heard about without actually knowing much about its people and its customs. According to Lonely Planet: : "Lithuania is the most vibrant Baltic state, shown not only by its antiestablishment statues but more deeply by its daring and emotional drive for independence in 1990-91". Conde Nast Traveler (US) has put Vilnius and Lithuania on the list of Hot Destinations and Sunday Express (UK) has described the capital of Lithuania as the most beautiful undiscovered city in Europe.
  Although small but more than spectacular, Lithuania praises its attractions ranging from the intriguing Curonian Spit and the strange Hill of Crosses. Experience the Urban pleasures of Vilnius, the historical Capital, lively and one of the most romantic places of the world. Here you will also enjoy meeting with warm and friendly people, excellent hotels and, of course, prompt and efficient service. All together will exceed your expectations and make your visit really unforgettable!

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