Dear ETC members,
It is our great honour to invite you to the ETC Annual Meeting, taking place on February 9–11, 2026, in the heart of Pärnu, Estonia’s historic resort town.
This event is part of the celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the Haapsalu resort and will bring together representatives from over 20 countries — including leaders of medical spas, scientists, health promoters, entrepreneurs, media representatives, and policymakers from across Europe. The Congress also commemorates the 30th anniversary of the European Spas Association (ESPA) – a journey from balneology to modern health and well-being.
Key themes of the congress include:
Strategic priorities in European health and wellness policy
Sustainable use of natural therapeutic resources (mud, mineral water, marine environments)
Balneology and thalassotherapy in modern preventive medicine
Medical wellness and the societal value of healing spas
Innovation and international cooperation in spa tourism as well in the resort towns
The programme will also highlight Estonia’s therapeutic mud heritage while fostering networking and collaboration opportunities across EuropeMore information and registration:
https://europeanspas.eu/congress/
The congress will be held at Haapsalu Cultural Centre. In addition to the main programme, participants are invited to join guided excursions, spa experiences and a festive gala evening.
We warmly welcome you to Haapsalu to celebrate Europe’s spa heritage and co-create future solutions for health and wellbeing.
ETC partners are:
The City of Pärnu, Visit Estonia, the Pärnu College of the University of Tartu, Estonia Resort, Hedon Spa&Hotel, Wasa Resort, Rome2Rio, TIKI
If you're still looking for plans to do in Estonia and Pärnu, get inspired:
Holiday in Estonia Visit Pärnu
for inspiration on what to do in Estonia
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