Once considered a luxury accessory for pool owners, safety covers are now considered a must-have item for todayâs safety-conscious consumers. The increase in demand has prompted manufacturers to up their game in terms of aesthetics, design and efficiency, and there are now more competitively-priced options available on the market. âSafety covers are now seen as […]
pool and spa trade
Sales of one-piece pools are at an all-time high, with more customers than ever before choosing to invest in the âoff the pegâ approach to pool installation. And pool companies that offer the one-piece pool service are reaping the rewards of the peak in interest. âIt is a very exciting time to be involved in […]
Seen as a hallmark of quality, luxury and âaway from homeâ relaxation, thereâs nothing quite like a swimming pool to give a hotel the edge over its competitors. In fact, research suggests that leisure club facilities rank in the top three buying decisions when people book hotel stays. âGood swimming facilities are very important in […]
Tim established Cresta Leisure in 1985, after being given the opportunity to import pool kits in to the UK market from South Africa. By the time the container was empty, towards the end of 1986, Cresta Leisure was a fully operational swimming pool contractor. Tim joined SPATA 25 years ago and has been an active […]
The early part of 2017 saw the successful launch of the ISPE Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Scheme at SPATEX. The scheme is open to all ISPE and SPATA members, although individuals do not have to be a member of either organisation to enrol. The scheme is free to all for around 18 months, after which […]
The UK dominated the Domestic Hot Tubs category at this yearâs European Union of Swimming Pool and Spa Associations (EUSA) Awards, after a clean sweep by three British companies. Complete Spas of Worcestershire took Gold, closely followed by Welsh Hot Tubs and Euphoria Lifestyle in Silver and Bronze position respectively. The fourth EUSA Awards took […]
Marking its 21st anniversary milestone this year, SPATEX returned to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in January and it didnât disappoint. More than 100 exhibitors filled the show floor for the 2017 event, which was the first occasion in SPATEXâs history that the show has been held midweek. Some 1,360 visitors made their way through […]
Aqua Warehouse Group has launched two brand new 18ft dual temperature swim spas for the L.A. Spas and Vita Spa brands. The new L.A. Spas F8P and Vita Spa VM8 models have an open barrier-free exercise and swim area, which is complimented by a comfortable five-seater spa end. The swim spas also incorporate the latest […]
During a recent world seminar held in Mexico, hosted by Maax Spas Corporation, Richard Hart, owner of the UKâs Aqua Warehouse Group, received two huge International Awards as UK distributor of both L.A. and Vita spas. He was first awarded a Double Platinum Award for the outstanding sales achieve during 2016, this was then royally […]
Major refurbishment is well underway at Portishead Open Air Pool in Bristol. The extensive project will see over ÂŁ250,000 ploughed into restoring and revamping the swimming pool and plantroom, including new pipework, a new liner, a new cover, and new pool surrounds. Built in 1962, the pool is run by the Portishead Open Air Pool […]
