{"id":6853,"date":"2025-11-17T21:07:36","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/?p=6853"},"modified":"2025-11-17T21:11:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T20:11:17","slug":"spa-ce-b2b-workshop-2025-highlights-estonia-hosts-an-outstanding-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/spa-ce-b2b-workshop-2025-highlights-estonia-hosts-an-outstanding-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"SPA-CE B2B Workshop 2025 Highlights: Estonia Hosts an Outstanding Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Strengthening business connections and showcasing Europe\u2019s leading medical spas<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The SPA-CE B2B Workshop<\/strong>, held as part of the European Spas Association Annual Congress, once again proved to be a <strong>highly effective platform for fostering business connections<\/strong> in the spa and health-tourism sector. The event brought together <strong>travel agencies, tour operators, and patient organisations<\/strong> on one side, and leading European medical spas and health resorts on the other. Four member countries of the European Spas Association \u2014 Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania and Slovenia \u2014 presented their wellness and medical-spa offerings to carefully selected hosted buyers from across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In close cooperation with the hosting destination, <strong>Haapsalu<\/strong>, an innovative and immersive programme was prepared. It began in <strong>Tallinn<\/strong>, where participants enjoyed a guided stroll through the storybook Old Town, followed by a relaxed dinner at the Kalev Spa Hotel and evening sauna rituals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rolling workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Day two<\/strong> featured the <strong>\u201cRolling Workshop,\u201d<\/strong> taking attendees to Estonia\u2019s iconic spa resort city of <strong>P\u00e4rnu<\/strong>. Exhibitors and hosted buyers visited some of the country\u2019s leading medical spas \u2014 Tervis, Viiking, Tervise Paradiis, and Estonia Medical Spa \u2014 gaining a hands-on understanding of treatments, innovation, and the essence of Estonian wellness. The group then continued to <strong>Haapsalu<\/strong>, where a cosy gathering at the castle set the tone for the days ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>The Rolling Workshop to <strong>P\u00e4rnu<\/strong> was highlighted as a major strength, praised for its organisation and the relevance of the information shared. <\/p><cite>More results from the Satisfaction survey can be found at the bottom of the article<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-scheduled meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day three<\/strong> centred on business and knowledge exchange. During <strong>pre-scheduled B2B meetings<\/strong>, hosted buyers explored preventive and wellness programmes from several European countries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estonia<\/strong>: Mineral water baths, relaxing treatments, and nature-inspired activities designed to restore balance and vitality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hungary<\/strong>: Traditional H\u00e9v\u00edz therapy, combining mineral-rich waters, mud treatments, and favourable climate conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lithuania<\/strong>: Healing mud, mineral water therapies, and pristine natural environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slovenia<\/strong>: Mindfulness, self-wellness, anti-stress rituals, and longevity programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The evening Gala Dinner and <strong>ESPA Innovation Awards<\/strong> illuminated the historic Haapsalu Resort Hall, celebrating remarkable achievements in the spa and wellness sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25ba Full programme: <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/spa-ce-programme\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/spa-ce-programme\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u25ba List of exhibitors: <a href=\"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/spa-ce-exhibitors\/\">https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/spa-ce-exhibitors\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6854\" src=\"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-1-225x300.jpg 225w, 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\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6857\" src=\"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-696x928.jpg 696w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-1068x1424.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4-1320x1760.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/europeanspas.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SPA-CE-2025_meetings-4.jpg 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Satisfaction Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A satisfaction survey<\/strong> among hosted buyers revealed exceptionally strong approval, confirming the workshop\u2019s status as a highly valuable platform for B2B networking, industry insights, and destination promotion within the European spa and health tourism sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary motivation for attending was the opportunity to participate in B2B meetings (80%), followed by interest in health tourism, discovering Estonia\u2019s spa offerings, and networking with industry peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants rated the workshop <strong>9.6\/10<\/strong>, with all respondents giving a score of 9 or 10. A full <strong>80% said the event fully met their expectations<\/strong>, while the remaining 20% said it met them partly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPA-CE team received <strong>100% \u201cvery satisfied\u201d<\/strong> ratings for communication, timeliness, and professionalism. The hosting destination, Estonia, also earned high marks, with 80% of buyers \u201cvery satisfied.\u201d Event dates, logistics, and the overall atmosphere were unanimously evaluated as excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rolling Workshop to <strong>P\u00e4rnu<\/strong> was highlighted as a major strength, praised for its organisation and the relevance of the information shared. A few participants noted that the schedule was tight and suggested allowing more time for visits and interactions \u2014 valuable input for planning the next edition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Networking opportunities received <strong>80% \u201cvery satisfied\u201d<\/strong>, and the overall quality of appointments was highly rated. The B2Match platform was well received, and exhibitors were evaluated positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All social events \u2014 including the dinner at Kalev Spa, the welcome reception in Haapsalu, and the ESPA Innovation Awards \u2014 received top scores. Catering at the Cultural Centre contributed significantly to the positive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exceptional organisation and communication remain core strengths of the SPA-CE team.<\/strong> Estonia, as the hosting destination, impressed participants with its hospitality and professionalism, and many expressed their intention to return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strengthening business connections and showcasing Europe\u2019s leading medical spas The SPA-CE B2B Workshop, held as part of the European Spas Association Annual Congress, once again proved to be a highly effective platform for fostering business connections in the spa and health-tourism sector. 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