Pool companies should be prepared for another very warm year ahead if scientists are to be believed. In fact, the Met Officeâs early forecast for 2017 places the coming year among the warmest on record. The forecast will put a spring in the step of many residential pool companies, as pool owners rush to get […]
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This luxury one-piece pool project was named overall winner in the Residential Outdoor Pool of the Year category at the 2016 UK Pool & Spa Awards. HTP worked with Czech-based pool manufacturer, Niveko, to create the one-piece outdoor pool at a property in the Midlands. HTPâs brief was to provide a one piece custom-built with […]
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 […]
Poolscape has scooped a major international award for a secluded natural pool, located in the heart of a forest in the Brecon National Park. The pool won a BIOTOP International Natural Pool Award for the best Natural Pool design, beating off entries from around Europe. Designed and built by Herefordshire-based Poolscape, the âforest poolâ was […]
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals and the National Swimming Pool Foundation have confirmed that the two organisations will no longer be merging. In April 2016, unification negotiations began between the two bodies with the goal of creating a combined organisation to work as one for the industry. However, after reviewing the work and […]
Work has begun on rebuilding Stechford Cascades Leisure Centre, one of three existing leisure centres across the city being replaced by Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT), working in partnership with Birmingham City Council (BCC). The council is investing ÂŁ9million in the development at Stechford, which will feature a 25m competition pool with spectator seating, teaching […]
A glowing customer review can be very persuasive and goes a long way in adding value and differentiation to your business. Word of mouth marketing also plays a key role in trade accreditation and endorsement schemes. Many stand-out pool businesses are looking to cash in on these outstanding credentials. TrustATrader, Which? Trusted Traders and […]
Marquis Spas has granted its 700th spa wish in partnership with the Make-A-Wish foundation, by providing a swim spa for a youngster with disabilities. Eight-year-old Chase, who suffers with Mowat Wilson Syndrome, received his very own 17ft Aquatic Training Vessel (ATVâą) courtesy of Make-A-Wish and with the help of Marquis Spas. At 18 months old, […]
Russia will soon be home to the worldâs largest indoor waterpark, which is due to open next April. Plans for the futuristic Tyumen Waterpark in Zarechny, include large translucent domes overhead to let in the sun with wide expanses of curved glass to hold back glacial gales. Polin Waterparks will be working with local investment […]
Alex Kemsley, the incoming BSPF President, gives his view on his forthcoming year in office⊠Taking on the role of BSPF President is a great honour, given the existing work commitments that I already have with my own company and as Chairman of BISHTA and also as a PIP Committee member. It is reassuring to […]
