Major hot tub and swim spa brand specialists marked the historic ‘coming of age’ 21st anniversary edition of SPATEX in Coventry by promoting a bumper crop of new product launches for the thriving British market. Along with many familiar loyal SPATEX supporters from the pool industry a large contingent from the hot tub and swim spa market had swelled the ranks of exhibitors … [Read more...]
Coast Spas host 20th Anniversary international dealer meeting in Vancouver
Coast Spas dealers from around the world met in Vancouver and Hawaii to see the launch of the Canadian manufacturer's 2017 product line that included four new hot tub models plus upgraded and updated standard features. During their 20th Annual IDM (International Dealer Meeting), from January 9 to 15, Coast Spas dealers had the opportunity to network, discuss industry … [Read more...]
Expert tackling misconceptions at SPATEX
SPATEX seminar organisers have announced that a leading swimming ponds specialist will be tackling misconceptions and ignorance in and outside the wet leisure industry during the 21st anniversary edition of the exhibition. Tim Evans, founder and current member of the British Association of Natural Swimming Ponds, has been invited to give an introduction to swimming ponds and … [Read more...]
SPATEX countdown has ‘Spas-R-Us’ tag
SPATEX organisers are taking advantage of the two-month countdown to the wet leisure showcase by declaring that they are targeting hot tub and swim spa specialists with a ‘Spas-R-Us’ tag for the 21st anniversary edition. With 22 hot tub market companies already signed and more poised in the wings, SPATEX is being proclaimed as being a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone involved … [Read more...]
Dealer search campaign ramped up
Hot tub manufacturing giant Watkins Wellness has ramped up its search for swim spa dealers to promote advanced award-winning aquatic fitness technology that has been incorporated in the new range of Endless Pools models. Since acquiring the Endless Pools brand last year the world’s leading manufacturer of hot tubs has overseen the development of a new line of fitness systems … [Read more...]
Endless Pools promotion during Piscine Global
Hot tub manufacturing giant Watkins Wellness highlighted its aquatic fitness credentials by promoting the acquisition of the Endless Pools brand and its enhanced technology to the wet leisure trade audience during Piscine Global. Since the purchase of the Endless Pools brand by the world’s leading hot tub producer, with HotSpring, Caldera Spas, Freeflow and Fantasy Spas in … [Read more...]
SPATEX next stop for Spanish manufacturer
Spanish hot tub and swim spa manufacturer Aquavia Spa will be following up an appearance at Piscine Global with a successive outing as an exhibitor at SPATEX to boost its presence in the British market. In recent years the hot tub and swim spa specialist manufacturer has invested heavily in its Barcelona-based factory in an effort to product unique designs that will be … [Read more...]
Snapshot of booming wet leisure market
A snapshot of the booming wet leisure industry was provided by hot tub and swim spa distribution specialists who were aiming to extend their presence in the British market during the Hot Tub Living Expo. Poor weather conditions have previously blighted the former UK Pool & Spa Expo during the four previous events at the Birmingham NEC, but on this occasion an earlier … [Read more...]
Leading hot tub brands heading for Lyon
Piscine Global will turn up the heat on the booming European wet leisure industry when leading hot tub and swim spa brands join forces with their pool counterparts in Lyon this week. During the four-day Piscine Global event at Eurexpo, running from Tuesday to Friday, there will be a strong exhibition presence from the French contingent that is once again expected to exploit … [Read more...]
Ownership deal welcomed by European distributor
New ownership of USA hot tub and swim spa manufacturer Catalina Spas is set to enhance shipping times and provide greater choice of model options for British and European dealers after a change in production location. Catalina Spas hot tubs and swim spas, including the pictured best-selling Mardi Gras, have been manufactured for almost four decades in the same facility in … [Read more...]