BIGGEST SPLASH FOR WET LEISURE

A record number of companies celebrated at the UK Pool & Spa Awards… Demonstrating the broad depth of the multi-million pound wet leisure sector, a record 38 companies were declared winners in the 2024 UK Pool & Spa Awards, presented at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, in December. The competition, decided by public votes, judges’ […]

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SUPERIOR WAVE OF SUCCESS

On the crest of an outstanding 2024 wave of success, Superior Wellness will be unveiling its latest collections to the UK market at the forthcoming SPATEX exhibition An innovative manufacturer, importing from several countries to offer the widest choice of hot tubs, swim spas, chill tubs and other related products, Superior Wellness now works with […]

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SPATEX FLIES UK FLAG

Pre-registration is advised for Coventry’s SPATEX wet leisure show… When the doors open at the Coventry Building Society Arena, SPATEX visitors can expect a showcase of the latest products and innovations. But, thanks to the support of the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers, and other industry associations, the event will also see one of the […]

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INDUSTRY SKILLS CRISIS

Keith Osborne reports on recruitment and retention challenges… The construction industry is estimated to need around 250,000 trade skilled workers over the next four years, in multiple disciplines including wet leisure. Even if you can find candidates to invest in, there is a struggle to provide sufficient resources to train in-house teams, commercial clients and […]

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THE AGE OF THE SPA HEAT PUMP

What goes together like salt and pepper, bread and butter and even hamburger with fries, is now equally true with hot tubs sold with heat pumps. No self-respecting retailer is installing a home spa this season unless it is accompanied by a super-efficient spa heat pump.  What is more, switched-on hot tub specialists are contacting […]

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BETTER THAN A POOL

Swim spas offer compact benefits of home swimming and wellness Why invest in a swimming pool when you can buy a swim spa, a salesman, overheard on a recent pool and spa showroom visit, confidently advised some eager shoppers. After all, as he pointed out, swim spas offer a host of benefits to make them […]

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OH WHAT A NIGHT!

Reports and pictures from another record-breaking UK Pool & Spa Awards
 A record-breaking turn-out gathered for the 2023 UK Pool & Spa Awards held at Birmingham’s prestigious National Conference Centre venue in December. Celebrating its 13th year, the 2023 UK Pool & Spa Awards saw 97 companies submit 242 entries attracting nearly 5,000 on-line contest […]

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RHINOS INVEST IN CHILL TUBS

Leeds Rhinos Rugby League team have installed two Premium ice bath brand ‘Chill Tubs’ to help support recovery and performance. Chill Tubs will also be proudly donating 5% to the Leeds Hospitals Charity Appeal for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND from every Chill Tubs sale directly from the Leeds Rhinos. Chill Tubs, launched by […]

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SUPERIOR WELLNESS TEAM TRIUMPHS

Turning potential disaster into triumph, the team from Superior Wellness celebrated a remarkable end to 2023 receiving multiple awards at the UK Pool & Spa Awards. Superior Wellness were awarded Team of the Year for their response to devastating flood damage at their Chesterfield headquarters caused by Storm Babet in October. The whole site including […]

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Piscina & Wellness Barcelona 2023 prepares the most international edition in its history

With more exhibitors, more space and record-breaking internationality, Piscina & Wellness Barcelona continues to grow and beat all forecasts. The leading event in Spain and a European benchmark in the industry has almost doubled the figures of its previous edition, with 300 confirmed exhibiting companies and 40,000 m2 of gross floor space. In addition, the […]

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