Back in October the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers presented its 113th One-Day Seminar at the Watermill Hotel near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. Just over 40 delegates attended the event which included presentations from Ian Betts FISPE, Allen Wilson FISPE, and ISPE President John Cheek FISPE. Chris Carr also gave an update on the proposed ISPE […]
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Every year BISHTA and SPATA come together to promote and celebrate the excellence of their member companies nationwide and overseas in the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards. The annual awards showcase the best examples of water leisure design, construction, installation and innovation from member companies of the trade associations and they also provide the […]
The team from Netherlands-based Passion Spas was given a standing ovation as they collected the 2016 Special Achievement Award, at this year’s UK Pool & Spa Awards. The company has been struck by a devastating fire at the end of July that effected 65 per cent of its site; damaging millions of pounds of stock. […]
Interbad returned to Messe Stuttgart in September, marking the 50th anniversary of the international trade fair. 14,000 visitors from 72 countries visited the four-day exhibition, which brought together professionals from across all areas of water leisure. Organised by the German Association for the Recreational and Medicinal Bath Industry, Interbad 2016 welcomed 437 exhibitors in an […]
A barn style, detached pool house in Oxfordshire gave Origin Leisure and Heatstar yet another opportunity to combine their strengths and work together on a prestigious project. The brief was to create an independent leisure barn as part of a unique residential property being developed on the site of old rural out buildings by property […]
Triogen, a market leader in the design and manufacture of ozone and UV systems, has now been unified under the single brand Suez. The global company Suez has developed no fewer than 40 different brands including Degrémont, Triogen, Ozonia. All the group’s trademarks are being consolidated in a single brand, Suez, targeted at the sustainable […]
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 […]
Following a devastating fire at Kenwick Health and Leisure facility in October 2014, the replacement ClubSpa at Kenwick welcomed its first guests this summer. The £5 million refurbished spa in Lincolnshire has a stunning octagonal centre piece pool hall featuring a 20 x 8.5m pool with additional baby and learner sections and a 5 x […]
