Roel Fassbender does not so much practice what he preachesā¦more that he preaches what he practices. With 20 years at the retail sales coalface under his belt, Roel is looking to share his expertise and knowledge to enable UK retailers to add to their revenue stream at the same time as enhancing their customersā hot […]
Pool & Spa
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has found several breaches of health and safety, after five children and 14 adults needed treatment for breathing difficulties at East Sands Leisure Centre in Fife last August. The probe came after an uncontrolled release of the chemical sodium hypochlorite from the poolās storage tank prompted […]
This September will see a trio of stand-out exhibitions for the pool and spa sectors. Leisure Industry Week (LIW) returns to the NEC in Birmingham on September 20 ā 21. A highlight of the exhibition will be the new Spa and Wet Leisure Education Stream, which in partnership with STA, will deliver seminars on effective […]
The UKās first ever public swimming pond is celebrating its first anniversary, having welcomed more than 20,000 bathers since it opened last year. The Kingās Cross Pond Club provides a unique and all-natural swimming experience in the heart of London. Designed by architects Ooze and artist Marjetica PotrÄ, the pond is entirely chemical-free, purified through […]
Campaigners are working hard to raise vital funds needed to repair the last remaining state primary school swimming pool in Leeds. Fifty years since the first foundations were laid, the pool at Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is in desperate need of almost Ā£50,000 of repairs and is currently out of action. The Save Scholes Pool […]
This summerās outdoor show season got off to a flying start as the mild weather heightened interest across the board in hot tubs, pools and the outdoor living lifestyle generally. Many companies reported record-breaking sales figures and exceeded targets, all helping to shape what could be a stonking year for the UKās hot tub industry. […]
Already a formidable name in the delivery of swimming pools, sauna and steam room projects, BOS Leisure has evolved to deliver some of the highest quality and largest commercial spa projects in the UK. The team is also revelling in an outstanding summer season for hot tub and swim spa sales with turnover up by […]
For over a decade, Splash-Tec Ltd has been integrating bespoke hydromassage systems into luxury super yachts and maintains a close working relationship with one of the South Westās most prominent manufacturers ā Princess Yachts International. One of their recent projects was to develop and build a Flybridge Spa bath for Princess Yachts Internationalās latest model. […]
2016 looks to be a boom year for UK hot tub and spa businesses. Increasing demand, improved customer awareness and a favourable economy mean the sector is expanding with new products and a greater than ever customer base. Jane Veysey, co-owner of leading retailer All Swim says the first six months of 2016 were the […]
Following an entrapment incident involving a five-year-old British boy while on holiday in South Africa, UK hot tub suppliers are strongly emphasising that such cases are extremely rare and the vast majority of UK hot tubs pose no risk. In April, Sam Leathes was holidaying with his family when he became trapped underwater in the […]
