On Course With Pro-Am Golf Sponsorship

Hydropool Spas welcomed a profile-raising opportunity to sponsor the pro-am Alternative Ryder Cup golf tournament in aid of charity. Held near Almeria in Spain, the event was timed to coincide with the real Ryder Cup. Matches mirrored the main event as participants playing during the day and then watched the television coverage during the evening and into the early hours.

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Artesian Spas Dealers Are Thinking Pink

Artesian Spas have donated a limited-edition pink spa to one of their dealers in aid of cancer support at their local hospital. The Artesian Spas dealer, World of Hot Tubs, is an avid supporter of the cause and is leading the campaign to raise money for cancer patients. Artesian has convinced many of their local retailers to sell pink-themed ducks in aid of scheme. Every duck purchaser is automatically entered into a free prize draw and the lucky winner will receive a limited edition pink Dominica spa, one of a kind, worth about £7,000.

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Two Dead Following Legionnaires’ Outbreak

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease, linked to a display hot tub in Stoke-on-Trent, has resulted in 21 cases including two deaths, the Health Protection Agency has confirmed. One of the two victims was named as 64-year-old Richard Griffin, a delivery driver who supplied meats to the JTF Warehouse in Fenton, a discount superstore that is being blamed as the source.

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Olde Worlde Charm

  Not quite a boutique hotel and not quite a country house hotel, The Feversham Arms Hotel, with its award-winning wellness facilities, is recognised as one of the leading small luxury hotels in the world. Set in Helmsley, a market town in the heart of North Yorkshire, guests can enjoy a hotel that has a […]

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Soggy Show Fails To Dampen Enthusiasm

A soggy start to the show season for many spa retailers, the persistent rainy weather did not dampen the enthusiasm of the UK’s newest spa team, Interhiva UK. The team dodged the rain clouds to put on a strong MAAX spa showing at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh in June supporting Maax spas dealer, […]

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Less Is More For Jacuzzi UK As Sales Figures Soar

After several false dawns; the sun appears to be perpetually shining
on the UK Jacuzzi hot tub division, writes Christina Connor.

With total sales, last financial year, of around 850 hot tubs;
figures for the first six months of their latest financial year, show
Jacuzzi UK sustaining a 46% sales growth.

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Bosta Staff Go The Extra Mile

A team of 23 from all departments of Bosta UK will go the extra mile this
month when they take on the notorious Three Peaks Challenge of climbing
Ben Nevis, Skarfel Pike and Snowdon within 24 hours.
Climbing times are generally suggested as being around four hours for
Snowdon, and five hours each for Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike. Taking on
the challenge within 24 hours is notoriously difficult, draining energy and
depriving participants of sleep.

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Double Triumph For Oyster Team

This year’s BISHTA competition resulted in wins for 11 of the 14
companies that submitted 37 entries in five categories – two of
which were split into UK and Overseas category winners.
Oyster Pools & Leisure Ltd has retained its title as Best UK
Showroom in the annual British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub
Association awards announced in Brighton in February.

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