Calls by a coroner for child-resistant barriers around swimming pools to become a legal requirement following the tragic death of a three year old British boy, has sparked an industry-wide safety debate. Jack Rowe drowned in his family’s swimming pool in Wiltshire; it is believed he slipped into the water while he was trying to […]
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With an estimated 2.7 million Brits working out in water every week swimming and aquatic fitness is creating bigger waves than ever in the leisure market. Heightened awareness of swim spas and exercise pools is creating steady ripples of interest in the UK market offering a valuable additional revenue stream for switched on businesses. With […]
The third edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returned to the NEC in Birmingham in January, with plenty of innovative products and services to inspire the pool and spa sectors. The UK Pool & Spa Expo team put on the third of their new style events in Hall 10 at the NEC from […]
Returning to the Ricoh Arena for the second year in succession, SPATEX 2015 descended upon the Jaguar Exhibition Hall over the first weekend in February. More than 100 exhibitors took to the show floor, 30 per cent of which were new to the SPATEX arena, together presenting a vast array of products and expertise. “We […]
With public on-line voting hitting a record high, the presentation of the annual UK Pool & Spa Awards attracted a sell-out crowd for a celebration of the water leisure industry’s best achievements over the past 12 months. The 2015 event took place in The Gallery at the NEC in Birmingham, deliberately timed to coincide with […]
With leading spa and hot tub retailers reporting a third of purchases being made through finance – partnering with the best credit providers is crucial for any business aiming to maximise consumer sales in 2015 and beyond. Statistics also suggest that half of those finance purchasers are opting for bigger ticket items lured by the […]
