Winning Streak

The Swimming Pool and Allied Trade Association (SPATA) and the British and Irish Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) joined together for the newly named British Pool & Hot Tub Awards in February, to celebrate the achievements of their member companies. Held at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and timed to coincide with the SPATEX swimming pool […]

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Simply The Best

The UK Pool & Spa Awards are back! Returning for their seventh contest, the independent awards set out to showcase the very best of the companies involved in the provision of water leisure in Great Britain – regardless of organisation affiliation. Even more good news is that changes to the competition ensure even more companies […]

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Red Letter Year For Perth Spas

2015 is set to be a red letter year for Perthshire-based Perth Spas, having recently moved to a new showroom and storage facility, to accommodate a growing range of hot tubs and wellness products. The family-run business has grown steadily in recent years and sales figures have doubled from 75 units per year to around […]

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Probably The Most Therapeutic Hot Tub In The World

Designed by Dr David Solanki, clinical director of the Ontario Rehabilitation Institute, the MAAX Collection offers Zone Therapy throughout its prestigious range. Until now, hot tub design has been driven by the idea that the bigger and more numerous the jets, the better. Unfortunately, many hot tub owners realise too late that their hot tub’s […]

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Alton Towers’ Tree Top Hot Tubs

Hot tubs have provided a touch of luxury at for guests at Alton Towers’ brand new Enchanted Village resort. Themed around a village hideaway, the new treehouse accommodation is located next to the Alton Towers Hotel. Each of the five treehouses features an outdoor decking area with a private hot tub with views over the […]

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All Systems Go At Superior Spas

Superior Spas continues to go from strength to strength with the launch of its brand new range of hot tubs, plus the addition of multiple new dealers across the country. Last month alone the company welcomed five new dealers to its growing nationwide network and managing director Robert Carlin hopes to expand this even further […]

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Inside Track On Social Media For Vita Dealers

Vita Spa dealers from across the country gathered at the Aqua Warehouse Group HQ in Chelmsford for an enjoyable two-day seminar recently. On the agenda was a run-down of the 2015 products, plus a company marketing review and pricing updates. However, the highlight for most dealers was an in-depth presentation by a media guru and […]

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Mantouras Play The Generation Game

If the pool and spa sectors were looking for a likely candidate to represent them in Alan Sugar’s The Apprentice, then surely Christina Mantoura Clarke would make the shortlist. With a dissertation for her BA hons in Management and Business Administration, Christina came top of her year and won the accolade of best management student. […]

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Stars And Stripes

Having enjoyed an uplift in sales in 2014 and with the addition of a new UK dealer this year, the Cal Spas brand looks set to soar as it pushes forward in the international hot tub market. From its headquarters in Pomona, California, the Cal Spas extensive dealer network extends throughout the United States and […]

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Legionnaires Victims Take Justice Battle To Court

The grieving families of three men killed by an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at a British discount store are taking their fight for compensation to court. Victims Richard Griffin, William Hammersley and Harry Cadman died after contracting the deadly bug caused by a hot tub on display at the JTF Warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. The outbreak […]

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