SPATEX returned to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in January, bringing together some of the leading spa manufacturers and retailers from across the continent. Exhibitors went to great lengths to showcase a wide range of spa products and services at the three-day event. Among the stand-out exhibitors were Wellis, Villeroy & Boch, Passion Spas, GMT […]
Pool & Spa Scene
When residential swimming pool building figures took a dip during the recession, UK pool companies worked hard to build up the servicing side of their businesses – and it’s still proving to be a lucrative area for many. In some cases, servicing accounts for as much as 40 per cent of their turnover. Pool servicing […]
Come rain or shine, water play provides hours of fun for bathers of all ages. From thrilling head-to-toe splashes to gentle sprays and fine mists, aquatic play features go a long way in enhancing the guest experience at holiday parks. Through smart design and a good selection of features, any holiday park can create an […]
The brand new £15 million Crewe Lifestyle Centre opened in April 2016, providing a state-of-the-art sports and community complex in the heart of the town. Wrightfield Pools worked with the main contractors on the project, Kier Construction, to design and install the eight-lane Natare stainless steel pool. “Kier’s approach had been driven by recent issues […]
February saw the official opening of the brand new Go! Active at The Arc leisure facility in Clowne, Derbyshire. The £4million centre boasts a 25m swimming pool, a children’s pool and flume, a Play Kingdom, village changing rooms, a changing places accessible changing facility and a thermal suite complete with steam room, sauna, ice fountain […]
Exhibitors at the ForumPiscine trade show in Bologna, Italy, enjoyed a busy few days with visitor numbers up by 10 per cent on the 2015 edition of the show. Some 150 exhibitor companies descended on the Bologna Exhibition Centre in February for the three-day show which is dedicated to swimming pools, spas and wellness. More […]
Kern Cunningham joined Haverfordwest-based Castle Hot Tubs as an engineer in 2015. His role involves installing hot tubs and swim spas, diagnosing technical problems and assisting with customer issues. Castle Hot Tubs Manager Yan Koob comments: “Kern has worked with us for just over a year and he is a valued member of our ever […]
This party-themed hot tub installation was carried out by All Seasons Living of Country Durham and earned the company a Gold Standard accolade at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. Central to the award-winning project is the Superior Spas Fiji six seater hot tub, which features a POLI-MAX™ reinforced spa body and highly efficient […]
Dave was a finalist in the Spa Technician of the Year category at the UK Pool & Spa Awards last year. He was nominated by his colleagues for his expert knowledge of hot tubs, combined with his outstanding communication skills. By nature, Dave is very conscientious and has a ‘never give up’ attitude where nothing […]
Hot tub retailers are predicting sales of swim spas to soar this year, following steady growth of the market in 2016. Sales of both hot tubs and swim spas were up last year, with some of the industry’s big players reporting a 20 to 25 per cent increase. “There was a huge increase in the […]
