ALL THE WORLD IS A STAGE

Hot tub retailers across the country have been taking part in shows and putting on their own events to help support 2019 sales. Norfolk-based Wensum Pools were celebrating an outstanding Royal Norfolk Show appearance with revenue up 100 per cent on the previous year and more high-end tubs sold than normal. “For us, the Royal […]

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BISHTA UPDATE INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Allowing members ‘24-7’ access to the information they need, the 2019 BISHTA Standards are now available to their members in a paper format, and also available online via the members’ area of the BISHTA website. Replacing the 2010 version, there are now nearly 100 pages in the BISHTA Standards, including useful appendices. It is envisaged […]

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BELLS AND WHISTLES

The hot tub selling journey continues on its evolutionary journey with growth in the high-end, luxury spa market on a steep, upward trajectory. Existing home hot tub owners are trading their initial purchases in and are choosing to make the move up to the next rung of hot tub ownership ladder. Having already owned a […]

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SEA VIEW

Cornwall-based Spyrys Spas and Hot Tubs was a key player in the major refurbishment and rebuild of an existing house in Downderry on the south coast of Cornwall. The sea view home is owned by a local couple and includes a home office for them to work from while reducing hours to hopefully semi-retirement.You can […]

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LIVE, LIFE WELL

Cheshire Wellness’ marketing slogan is Live, Life Well. If there was an installation to celebrate the sheer enjoyment of life, it is this swim spa installation by the team that is based in Neston. Located in a traditional French holiday let, the client, who is based in the UK, appointed Cheshire wellness to install a […]

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Innovation Funding: An Untapped Windfall

More than 90 per cent of the hot tub and spa sector could be missing out on HMRC tax funding for their research and development, according to industry specialists. Designed to increase both the quality and quantity of UK research and development, the Government’s R&D Tax Credit Scheme rewards companies for carrying out technically challenging […]

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Sales Boom For Pre-Loved Tubs

The bubbling second-hand spa market is currently red hot news on Internet search statistics, social media groups and the number of enquiries to retailers. The surge in pre-loved sales is being generated by a happy coincidence of selling and buying influences. Firstly, a significant wave of home hot tub purchasers are looking to upgrade to […]

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Marquis Riding Tsunami Sales Wave

Marquis Spas dealers from the UK, Scandinavian regions, and mainland Europe, gathered recently for their annual dealer training event, followed by an awards ceremony held at the Heart of England Events & Conference facility in the Midlands. Members of the Marquis Spas team joined dealers in a celebration of record breaking sales while hearing about […]

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COMBINED APPROACH

Based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, Chiswell Leisure are well known for swimming pools but are also experts on hot tubs offering options from the Catalina, Garden Leisure and Sundance ranges. Says Chiswell’s Sales Manager, Glynn Pope: “I believe that when purchasing such an expensive and luxury item the customer should feel at ease, they must […]

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Elite Launch Chinese Spa Range

Approaching the completion of its second decade in the spa and hot tub sector, Elite Spas has sprung a huge surprise on the industry with the launch of a Chinese-sourced range of spa to run alongside its existing American stock offering. The Far East Swim Spa range, promises high quality specifications at a retail price […]

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