Tickets are selling fast for the hot tub and wet leisure industry ‘Oscars’ as part of the annual Industry Gala Dinner hosted by BISHTA and SPATA during SPATEX at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The top industry event is being held on Tuesday, January 30, in the Premier Lounge at the Ricoh Arena, following the opening day of the 22nd edition of the wet leisure showcase. Demand … [Read more...]
Wet leisure star joins Marquis
Employee-owned USA hot tub and swim spa manufacturer Marquis has announced that its UK dealer network has been boosted by the news that an experienced award-winning wet leisure ‘star’ has joined its ranks. Dan Johnson, pictured, who won the ‘Paul Kite Award for the Pool Star of the Year’ during the 2011 SPATA Awards ceremony, has been appointed as Account Executive to serve … [Read more...]
Standards service continues for second year
SPATA has announced that wet leisure specialists can continue to stay updated on British and European Standards thanks to an extension decision that will allow members to gain access to a discounted official service. Twelve months ago SPATA publicised the valuable service that its members were able to benefit from by being able to have access to 25 standards as part of … [Read more...]
Contenders for bumper wet leisure ceremony
Leading hot tub dealers are among a group of prestigious trade award winners who have now been shortlisted to represent the UK in contesting the next EUSA European Pool & Spa Awards during SPATEX 2018. The BISHTA members, who have all landed major award honours this year, will be taking part in a special bumper night of awards and combined industry celebration as part of … [Read more...]
Opportunity for hot tub industry comments
Hot tub dealers and wet leisure specialists are being invited by BISHTA to provide their feedback ahead of the final development of one of the latest domestic spa and hot tub standards later this year. The domestic spa and hot tub standard (EN 17125) is now available for public consultation, known as a ‘CEN Public Enquiry’, and the industry has until August 3 to make any … [Read more...]
Hot tub specialists celebrating golden haul
Two leading Artesian Spas hot tub retailers have been celebrating striking gold four times for the USA brand after achieving prestigious trade success recognition during the 2017 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards Gala Evening. Between them multi-site retailers North Spas and Cannings H20 managed to gain a prestigious promotional boost for their respective Artesian Spas … [Read more...]
Beat the rush for tickets
Wet leisure specialists who are members of BISHTA and SPATA are being urged to beat the rush for tickets for the lavish Industry Gala Evening that includes the 2017 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards ceremony. Once again the Industry Gala and British Pool & Hot Tub Awards ceremony will be hosted in the E-on Lounge at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and organisers are … [Read more...]
Original player promotion for 60th anniversary
Jacuzzi is promoting its ‘Original player in luxury for over 60 years’ marketing strategy to boost British sales during the diamond anniversary of the world’s first whirlpool bath pump that paved the way for global hot tub success. The original hydrotherapy pump was invented and later implemented in hospitals in 1956 by the youngest Jacuzzi brother Candido to help his son … [Read more...]
Joint initiative to promote water safety
Wet leisure organisations BISHTA and SPATA are encouraging hot tub and swim spa dealers to join forces with their swimming pool company counterparts in helping to promote safety measures around water throughout the summer months. As part of Drowning Prevention Week, which has been initiated by RoSPA and is running until June 26, wet leisure specialists are working to … [Read more...]
SPATEX going fourth in Coventry
SPATEX organisers have announced that the wet leisure exhibition will be returning to the West Midlands for a fourth appearance at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry after being boosted by a significant increase in visitor numbers. Following a year of industry-wide promotion combined with enhance marketing initiatives to ensure a ‘sold out’ 20th anniversary edition of the wet … [Read more...]