Using some of the profits raised from its annual water leisure exhibition, SPATEX, part of the British Swimming Pool Foundation umbrella, is launching a Foundation – a major new initiative to provide funding for the benefit of all in the water leisure industry. The directors of SPATEX have identified four categories for which applications are […]
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British holiday operator Butlinās has opened its much anticipated Ā£40million seaside-inspired swimming pool Splash at its Bognor Regis resort. Since construction began in 2017, an estimated 1,250 people have worked on the site and 55 new staff have been welcomed across various departments, reinforcing Butlinās efforts to enhance the local economy. Jon Hendry-Pickup, Butlinās Managing […]
William Gee Hot Tub Engineer, Spafix The reigning UK Spa Technician Of The Year, avid Arsenal fan, William Gee, would have no problem deciding who to invite to his ideal dinner party. How did you get your start in the hot tub industry? I was a plumber who had my own little company but got […]
Aqua Warehouse dealers from across the UK gathered in Tenerife recently for their annual sales and awards event. The glorious weather was an added bonus for the retail group that gathered at the all-inclusive Sandos Hotel & Resort. Jim McClure, from American Whirlpool and Vita Spas, updated everyone on all the latest improvements from the […]
Artesian Spas has unveiled its latest range of luxury, hydrotherapy spas, the Artesian Elite. The new Artesian Elite line has taken significant time and investment to conceive, construct and perfect, say Artesian, designed with the utmost precision and care. The range replaces the Platinum Elite line and all the moulds have been completely redesigned to […]
Marquis Spas dealers from the UK, Scandinavian regions, and mainland Europe, gathered recently for their annual dealer training event, followed by an awards ceremony held at the Heart of England Events & Conference facility in the Midlands. Members of the Marquis Spas team joined dealers in a celebration of record breaking sales while hearing about […]
Winners of the annual British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association awards were revealed in January with Charlie Matthews, from Wasps Rugby Football Club, the VIP guest. The annual Gala Evening highlighted the achievements of BISHTA members by showcasing the best examples of design, construction, installation and innovation. The BISHTA Awards were sponsored by […]
The breakaway from traditional acrylic moulded hot tub design is being led by companies like the southern hemisphereās Vortex team. Designed by a car designer and an architect, Vortex Spaās revolutionary new IKON spa is now being sold by spa distributors in the UK, Spain, Canada, Russia, United States, Australia and New Zealand. Vortex Leisure […]
Think about your last big investment, say, a new car. While you may not have been thinking about accessories such as floor mats or mud guards at the time of purchase, the mention of it during the process can trigger valuable add-on sales income. Itās very much the same in the hot tub industry, where, […]
Based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, Chiswell Leisure are well known for swimming pools but are also experts on hot tubs offering options from the Catalina, Garden Leisure and Sundance ranges. Says Chiswellās Sales Manager, Glynn Pope: āI believe that when purchasing such an expensive and luxury item the customer should feel at ease, they must […]
