In an industry where craftsmanship, engineering excellence and luxury design converge, the UK Pool & Spa Awards has established itself as the most respected and influential accolade in the British water leisure sector. The awards have evolved over more than 15 years, recognising the companies, projects, products and individuals who continue to raise standards across […]
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With more choice than ever, swimming pool cleaners are flying off pool shop shelves like those proverbial hot cakes this summer. Modern day deep cleaning machines have evolved rapidly in recent years with advanced technology transforming what was once a manual, time-consuming task into a highly automated and efficient process. Today’s market is dominated by […]
The momentum behind outdoor living shows no sign of slowing. What began during lockdown as a practical need for more usable space has evolved into a long-term lifestyle choice. Homeowners have rediscovered the value of their gardens, and for many consumers the outdoor space has become an extension of the home itself. This shift has […]
In an era dominated by online shopping and digital marketing, physical retail spaces continue to hold remarkable importance in the leisure world. Showrooms and shops are no longer simply places where products are displayed and sold; they have evolved into strategic environments that shape customer experiences, influence buying behaviour, and strengthen brand identity. Retail spaces […]
Registering a 14 per cent year- on-year increase in visitor attendance for the recent 30th anniversary edition of SPATEX – the UK’s 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 […]
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 £588.9 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 ‘lido revolution’—an 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 […]
