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Pre-Conference


Monday 19 October - Wednesday 21 October

 

Pre-Tours

Destination Country Currency Prices&Bookings Good to know
LaplandFinlandEURHelsinki ExpertPassenger is obliged to possess an official ID card or passport on tours to Lapland. Tours from EUR 450.
StockholmSweden SEK Helsinki ExpertPassenger is obliged to possess an official ID card or passport on cruises to countries within the Schengen area. Tours from EUR 164.
St.Petersburg Russia RUB Helsinki ExpertA visa and a passport are compulsory for all passengers on the tours to Russia. Tours from EUR 118.
Tallinn Estonia EEK Helsinki Expert
Nationals of the EU and the EEA member states, and Switzerland do not require visas to enter Estonia. The required travel document is a personal ID card or a passport. Tours from EUR 159.

EuroCHRIE 2009 has outsourced bookings and travel arrangements to a multi-purpose travel agent and a complete destination management company Helsinki Expert. You might also consider in buying the Helsinki Card that gives you discounts on cruises to Tallinn and several other benefits during your stay. Finland's monetary unit is the euro (EUR, €) divided into 100 cents.

If you prefere to arrange the trip to Tallin by yourself book tickets at http://www.tallinksilja.com/ - "Book a trip" - "English (international)".

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Applying for a visa and application form

 


Pre-Tasting

Try Foodsightseeing! Discover Helsinki traveling in a tram and bus to traditional eateries. The guided restaurant tour will offer you delicious local dishes and immerse you in the history of the city. During the course of your journey you will get to know the Helsinki Workers’ House with its long traditions and functionalistic architecture surroundings, and learn all about prohibition law and the development of our restaurant culture. After the journey you can share the latest restaurant news with your friends. The guided dinner tour will be enjoyed in two different restaurants where our guide will amuse you with fascinating local stories and funny anecdotes. The participants will also be provided with tips for future culinary experiences.

Tour: Haaga-Hakaniemi-City Center
Restaurants: Graniittilinna and Lasipalatsi
Duration: 4h
Meeting Point: Reception of Hotel Haaga, 20th-21st October 2009 at 6 pm
Reservations: 1 week in advance through the web reservation form
Price: EUR 118 / person (exlc. VAT)

Menu:
A welcome drink
Finnish Starters
Pike Perch á la Mannerheim
OR
Traditional Raindeer sauté
Sorbet from Peltola Farm
Hermanni Hengi Finnish Sparkling Wine 

http://www.foodsightseeing.fi/

 

Wednesday 21 October


Pre-Seminar

eService Business Social Media Pre-Seminar organized by HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences is about using social media in developing service business. The seminar will introduce Finnish and international experts who will guide participants in the feasibilities of social media. Furthermore it will encourage the audience into discussion and give examples from real and virtual life. With this seminar Haaga Institute celebrates its 40 year Anniversary. Join the Pre-Seminar and learn how to use social media in marketing service business!

Time: 9am - 5pm
Venue: HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences,
           Haaga Campus

Entrance from the lobby of Hotel Haaga, Nuijamiestentie 10, Helsinki.

More information: http://eservicebusiness.fi/
Registrations: With the Conference Web Registration you can also register to the Pre-Seminar.

Registration fees