As a relative newcomer to the UKâs spa and hot tub industry, O C Spas is already making waves. Within its first year of business, the Cornwall-based dealership notched up two industry awards, including the Artesian Spas New Dealer of Excellence Award and a Silver Standard in the Showroom of the Year category at the […]
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Leading spa manufacturer Hydropool has invested in a major new UK warehousing and distribution facility in Oxfordshire. Known as Hydropool House, the extensive new facility will offer Hydropool dealers a quicker and more efficient distribution service, combined with improved technical support and training. âThis is a huge step forward for Hydropool UK and one which […]
Spa retailer HotSpring World lent a helping hand in a new BBC TV series âOperation People Powerâ in the run up to Christmas. Hosted by well-known Hairy Biker Dave Myers, the show follows a group of celebrities as they carry out community projects to help those in need. HotSpring took part in the first episode […]
Offering hot-tub style rollercoasters, Ferris wheels and carousels, the worldâs first spa-themed amusement park could become a reality in Japan. The city of Beppu â a spa resort on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu, which is famed for its hotsprings, created a promotional video for the âspamusementâ park, which went viral. Filmed at the […]
Following two record breaking years in 2015 and 2016, the spa and hot tub industry is hoping to ride on the crest of that wave as we head into the next 12 months. Many retailers are predicting increased sales of swim spas and high-end models in particular this year, with sales of accessories such as […]
The revision of the Management of Spa Pools publication is nearing completion, and this document is likely to be referred to as âHSG 282â. The official title of the publication is due to be âThe control of legionella and other infectious agents in spa pool systemsâ. Once the document is finalised, further news about the […]
Italyâs popular industry exhibition, ForumPiscine, returns to the Bologna Exhibition Centre in February and is a must-attend for the combined pool and spa sectors. The event runs from 16-18 February 2017 and is expected to welcome around 6,000 visitors and more than 150 international exhibitors. Highlights of the show will include the Spatech programme encompassing […]
Switched-on hot tub businesses look to maximise the spending value of every customer contact. While every website click, e-shot, home installation or service visit presents an opportunity for promotion and sales, itâs the showroom visits that are the top tier on the cake when it comes to âsealing the dealâ. The showroom is the window […]
Aviemore in Inverness has been put firmly on the map following the opening of Cairngorm Spasâ new-look show centre â the Highland Home Centre. Now featuring a brand new cafĂ©, plus a greater range of Hydropool hot tubs and swim spas, the centre is a one stop shop for all aspects of indoor and outdoor […]
Gerrod Warner was named Spa Technician of the Year at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. As Head Technician at Spafix Services, Gerrod was nominated by his colleagues for his hard work, dedication and passion for the job. His outstanding product knowledge and skillset has led to him being known as the âhot tub […]
