Registering a 14 per cent year- on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX – the UKâs only dedicated water leisure exhibition recorded its highest number of exhibitors and visitors at its Coventry Building Society venue. Drawing visitors from 25 countries and exhibitors from 13 nations, SPATEX this year added […]
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If you are looking for a role model to sell the benefit of counter current swimming to your customers, then let us introduce Daphne Belt. A household name in the world of triathlon, Daphne, from West Sussex, has proved age really is just a number by successfully completing 85 triathlons to celebrate her 85th birthday. […]
The UK sauna sector forms a significant part of the broader wellness and spa market, with total sector revenue hitting around ÂŁ588.9 million in 2025. This includes both commercial and residential sales channels. Market research forecasts the broader UK sauna market to grow at about 7.3% from 2025 to 2033, reflecting rising demand across both […]
The 2020s are witnessing a âlido revolutionââan extraordinary resurgence of some of our most precious liquid assets. It is five years since the creation of Future Lidos, a peer network spanning the UK and Ireland, working collaboratively to bring the joy of outdoor swimming to more people, in more communities. In February 2021, frustrated by […]
Dash Ganeson investigates… The total estimated workforce in UK water leisure is estimated at around 160,000; the majority in large commercial leisure operations or in health and wellness. There is no concrete data on the number working in specialised pool and spa contracting and related retail enterprises with the majority of companies well under 30-strong. […]
Red carpet treatment for UK Pool and Spa Awards… A HUGE AUDIENCE PACKED the National Conference Centre venue for the UK Pool & Spa Awards The biggest ever audience gathered for the 2025 UK Pool & Spa Awards and a sensational Xmas themed night of celebration. Now in its 15th year, the event, held at […]
Common mistakes and how to avoid them⊠The plant room is the heart of the pool system where poor planning will lead to inefficiency, maintenance headaches and premature equipment failure. Todayâs blue riband products for a modern, future-proof plant room are those that deliver maximum energy savings, superior water quality, and remote connectivity. Eco-efficiency is […]
Winning ways for pool, spa and wellness showrooms⊠The finalists in the recent UK Pool & Spa Awards have helped raise the combined bar for pool, spa and wellness showrooms across the UK. Acting as a beacon of excellence, the winning showrooms, spanning the breadth of the UK, not only establish new benchmarks for aesthetic […]
Industry trade event celebrates 30th anniversary… SPATEX, the water leisure industry trade show established and organised by the industry, for the industry, is on its marks for the 30th pearl anniversary celebration of the prestigious event. Over three decades, SPATEX has generated income valued at an estimated ÂŁ12 million with ÂŁ8m spent on expenditure. […]
VIP access to the annual State of the UK Swimming Pool Industry report… âSwimming pools arenât a luxury â theyâre vital community infrastructure,â declares Paul Woodford, Strategic Engagement Director at Alliance Leisure in the recently published State Of The Industry Report. âThey offer far more than a place to swim,â says Paul. âPools are safe, […]
