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Together with the cities of Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg and Novi Sad in Serbia, Kaunas in Lithuania has been designated as Cultural Capital of Europe for 2022. Kaunas is planning to use the celebrations to highlight Kaunas as a city, which is taking advantage of its history, dating back to the 10th century, to form a new modern legend about the city.

Vilnius will welcome another great addition to the city’s hotel scene when the new Hilton Garden Inn hotel will open in July. The hotel is located in the city center neighboring Lithuanian parliament building, many museums and the newly reconstructed Lukiskiu square and just in 15 minutes walking distance from the Vilnius Old Town.

After the recently opened centrally located 4-star Hotel Courtyard Vilnius with 199 guest rooms and economy Hotel Ibis Vilnius Centre with 164 guest rooms, the city has welcomed another new property – the new 4-star Hotel Vilna was opened in October and offers 79 guest rooms. Hotel is situated in the heart of the city, just opposite the entrance to the Bernardine Garden and the Hill of Three Crosses.

The new economy Hotel Ibis Vilnius Centre is scheduled to open in September, with 164 guest rooms, a restaurant with 90 seats, a bar and two conference rooms. The hotel is located in the centre of the city, within five minutes’ walk of the historic Old Town and the most famous places of interest such as Gediminas Castle and Cathedral Square.

The hotel scene in Vilnius is continuously changing and there are several openings expected already this year. The new four-star Hotel Courtyard Vilnius with 199 guest rooms is planning to open in spring. Another opening in spring is scheduled for the new five-star Design Hotel Pacai.

Recently one of the best five-star hotels in Vilnius has changed its name from Ramada Hotel and Suites Vilnius to Imperial Hotel & Restaurant. The hotel still offers same high quality services and with 55 guest rooms, two conference rooms and premium class restaurant it certainly is a good choice not only for FITs but also small and VIP groups.

A new three star Hotel Air has been opened beginning of June in Kaunas. Hotel is located just opposite the International Kaunas Airport, it has 53 modern guest rooms, 24/7 reception, free WiFi throughout the hotel and spacious parking lot.

The four-star Hotel Ratonda in Vilnius has been reopened beginning of May after an extensive reconstruction. The hotel has now 43 completely renovated guest rooms and suites, two conference rooms for 30 and 80 persons, a restaurant and a bar as well.

Recently a new restaurant caught our attention. Grey has been described as a place with a cosy atmosphere yet with a very contemporary style, while the food is delicious and highly rated. Via Hansa has been booking this restaurant for its clients and will continue to do so this season. We have agreed very good menus for group lunches as well as dinners.

August will see the opening of the new 4-star Hotel Congress Avenue in Vilnius. The former Hotel Ambassador with its unique location directly on the main Gediminas Avenue has been completely renovated into a 4-star property featuring 50 guestrooms and suites.