With over 90 confirmed exhibitors, SPATEX 2017 will welcome leading water leisure suppliers and loyal followers to the show. Marking its 21st anniversary milestone SPATEX returns to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena from Tuesday January 31 to Thursday February 2 inclusive, and promises to re-invigorate and re-energise the industry for the year ahead. As usual, SPATEX offers […]
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Hot tubs are the must-have ingredient in the recipe to holiday booking success. According to self-catering specialists Hoseasons, a private hot tub is the number one searched for item on the website, accounting for more than 100,000 searches each month. “Hot tubs really are the golden goose of the holiday market,” comments Jon Moxon, business […]
A glowing customer review can be very persuasive and goes a long way in adding value and differentiation to your business. Word of mouth marketing also plays a key role in trade accreditation and endorsement schemes. Many stand-out pool businesses are looking to cash in on these outstanding credentials. TrustATrader, Which? Trusted Traders and […]
The UK’s combined water leisure industry was praised by Olympian Sharron Davies MBE, as the industry rolled out the red carpet for the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. The popular sports personality and TV presenter was the guest speaker at the awards ceremony which returned to the prestigious Vox conference centre part of the […]
From a modest back garden pool to an Olympic-proportioned swimming zone, not covering a pool when it is not in use, is equal to pouring liquid gold down the main swimming pool drain. In today’s energy efficient times – an unforgiveable sin. Covers not only reduce evaporation, but they also offer additional safety, reduce chemical […]
Historic outdoor pools and lidos offer some of the most invigorating and interesting places to visit and to take a swim. Although the numbers of pools have been falling, there are still over a hundred public outdoor swimming pools around the UK. Here, our friends at Historic Pools of Britain, the organisation formed to campaign for heritage […]
Refurbishments in both residential and commercial pool sectors continue to provide steady revenue for many of the UK’s core pool and spa businesses. Whether it’s cosmetic upgrades, improving energy efficiency or to meet current industry standards, repair and refurbishment has always provided a major lifeline for many pool and spa companies. “Refurbishment is very much […]
The UK’s combined water leisure industries are gearing up for the biggest night in the calendar, as the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards set new records. Companies from across all sectors of the industry will be recognised at the awards ceremony, all hoping to be rewarded with the coveted Gold Standard award. This year’s […]
In the rapidly evolving hot tub industry, it is impossible to over emphasise the vital issue of training. With an estimated 200,000 units currently installed in the UK, and with some putting the figure as high as 300,000, poorly maintained hot tubs are a potential ticking time bomb. Even more surprising then that there is no […]
No matter how well as spa is looked after by its owner, general wear and tear over time will inevitably lead to the need for repairs to keep it running like clockwork. Internet-led, the spa spares and repairs trade offers a much welcome source of sales to the hot tub market. A growing sector, many […]
