Faculty Information:
In this Summer Academy program several leading lecturers from Pärnu College, the University of Tartu, take part: Heli Tooman, Monika Übner, Tiit Kask, Mati Kose, Ain Hinsberg, Tiina Tamm.

Other Activities:
Program outline (see website for more updated information):
Sunday, 10 August: arrival at Tallinn Airport or Tallinn Sea Port, transfer to Pärnu. Monday, 11 August: Opening of the Summer Academy,
Introduction to the programme and workshop tasks,Introductory tour of the college premises, Estonia as a tourism destination, Western Estonia and Pärnu as tourism destinations, Guided walking tour in Pärnu. Tuesday, 12 August: Day trip to the island of Kihnu: UNESCO proclaimed Kihnu's cultural space and traditions as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Wednesday, 13 August: The formation and development of the resort of Pärnu, Spa therapies, Visit to the spa “Estonia”, Walking tour to and on the beach. Thursday, 14 August: Quality of spa destinations and spa products, Marketing of spa destinations and spa products, Spa service design, Visit to the spa “Tervise Paradiis”. Friday, 15 August: Workshops 1. Pärnu as a spa destination (SWOT), 2. Quality of the spa products in Pärnu (SWOT), Nature in Estonia, Depart on a study trip to Pärnu county. Saturday, 16 August: Study trip continued, return to Pärnu. Sunday, 17 August: Transfer to Tallinn, departure.

Facility Information:
Estonia is a popular tourism destination because of its:
- nature (rivers, lakes, landscapes, nature parks)
- historical heritage (castles from Middle Ages, manors, urban centres)
- cultural heritage (music, dancing, festivals, handicraft)

It is quite unusual to find such a variety in landscapes, flora, four seasons, weather and moods within only several dozens of kilometres.

Pärnu is known as a summer capital of Estonia. Here you can find sunshine, happy people and the most beautiful sights in the whole Estonia. Pärnu is a popular summer destination, a seaside resort, and a town with a lively cultural life.

Notes:
The program fee of 990 EUR includes all academic lectures (a total of 8) and workshops, the cost of study materials is also included in the participation fee. The fee also covers participation in day and study trips organised as a part of the Summer Academy program.

The fee includes transportation between different locations visited in Pärnu County and organisers also arrange the transfer to Pärnu and back to Tallinn when the program is over.
The fee also covers accommodation in the Viiking Spa Hotel (triple room, breakfast included) and accommodation in camps during the study trips. *Lunch and dinner is not included in the participation fee unless stated otherwise in the study trip programs.

The participation fee consists of two parts:
1. The non-refundable registration fee of 100 EUR. It must be paid by May 20, 2008
2. The remainder (890 EUR), payable on June 1, 2008.

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