Episode #7. Vilnius: a thinking out-of-the-box city with Justina Garlaite

04/09/2021 25 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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Episode Synopsis

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the travel market beyond recognition. But don't be scared: it did not vanish, the travel market continues to develop!
In the podcast, we taste Eastern Europe talking to local entrepreneurs, officials, and other experts about how the region's tourism adapts to the demands of time and what it has to offer travel seekers.
Our today's topic is  Vilnius, a city that is thinking out-of-the-box Justina Garlaite - a project manager in 'Go Vilnius' - is our guest today.
Here are the timeframes of our talk:
1:12 - A little introduction by acquaintance with Justina and her experience in 'Go Vilnius'
2:58 - Briefly about tourism in Vilnius during the time of the pandemic
4:07 - How Vilnius's tourism adapt to the pandemic
8:17 - Why tourists should visit Vilnius
9:44 - Vilnius's changes in mobility, tourism infrastructure, sustainability, green tourism
12:18 - Reflections about is there a place for tourism in the pandemic world
14:19 - Why Vilnius and not any other city in Lithuania or even in the other Baltic States
16:36 - Projects of 'Go Vilnius' Justina is proud of the most
18:40 - How 'Go Vilnius' succeeds in uniting forces with other state institutions, businesses, and the public sector
20:36 - A favorite location of Justina in Vilnius
22:16 - Her favorite meal
24:09 - Why does she love Vilnius the most
Let's taste Eastern Europe together!

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