There are generally three types of pool customers; those that want a pool to swim in for exercise, those that want it for socialising and those who are just looking to show off. Then thereâs the fourth group â the luxury pool customers who want all of the above. In recent years, there has been […]
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Calls by a coroner for child-resistant barriers around swimming pools to become a legal requirement following the tragic death of a three year old British boy, has sparked an industry-wide safety debate. Jack Rowe drowned in his familyâs swimming pool in Wiltshire; it is believed he slipped into the water while he was trying to […]
The intelligent use of new digital technologies have turned MAAX spas into both easy to use as well as easy to maintain wellness centres for the whole family. From its Arizona headquarters, MAAX supplies the world with the best in technology, hydrotherapy and design, adding a new chapter to a tradition that started with the […]
The third edition of the UK Pool & Spa Expo returned to the NEC in Birmingham in January, with plenty of innovative products and services to inspire the pool and spa sectors. The UK Pool & Spa Expo team put on the third of their new style events in Hall 10 at the NEC from […]
Having firmly established itself as a leading spa manufacturer in the UK, Marquis is hoping to continue the momentum of last year by strengthening its growing network of dealers. 2014 started well for Marquis with a successful debut at UK Pool & Spa Expo in Birmingham and concluded with a significant increase in UK dealer […]
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 […]
More than 60 representatives from dealerships all over the UK were welcomed to Oulton Hall near Leeds, recently, for the annual Jacuzzi hot tub conference. The Jacuzzi retailers were given statistics on another record-breaking year of sales for the brand, which reported ÂŁ1.6 million growth in 2014. Commercial director, Duncan Simcox praised the efforts of […]
Lincolnshire-based spa retailer 1 Stop Spas celebrated the launch of its brand new Billinghay show site with a live broadcast on local radio Lincs FM. A Hook A Duck promotional competition, run in conjunction with the showroom launch, offered a top prize of a free hot tub. Having outgrown its previous showroom, the company has […]
Coming face to face with a Dragon would leave most shaking in their boots but it was an opportunity not to be missed for growing Jacuzzi hot tub retailer Ruggles Leisure. Husband and wife team Keith and Lisa Ruggles attended the Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday winnerâs event in January and were presented with their […]
Thought to be Britainâs remotest hot tubs, Inverie on the Knoydart Peninsula is home to four holiday home hot tubs which are all carefully maintained Hot Tub Solutions. Nestled in the Northwest Scottish Highlands between Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, the Knoydart Peninsula has a population of around 80 people and with no roads in […]
