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A new take on wellness opens in Iceland

A geothermal resort uses local bathing tradition as its identity, not as a backdrop. Italian thermal baths and spas can draw lessons from it on territory and authenticity. Last September, Reykjaböð Hot

5 October, 2026

Markets

Professional attending an e-learning session on a laptop for pool trade remote training.

Pool professional training, why the federation is betting on remote sessions this winter

Continuing education for pool professionals is taking a new turn this winter, with a tightened programme built around remote sessions organised by the French Federation of Pool Professionals (FPP — Propiscines). Starting

2 October, 2026

Markets

SPATA and BISHTA Host Women in Industry Meet-Up with EDI Training

Women from across the UK wet leisure industry came together on 29 September for a dedicated Women in Industry (WIN) Meet-Up and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Training session, hosted by SPATA

6 October, 2026

Events·Markets

AcquaNet at Interbad 2026

The trade fair, taking place in Stuttgart from 6 to 8 October, will host the Italian association of pool builders. A private visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum is also planned. Stuttgart is

30 September, 2026

Events·Markets

UNI opens the debate on physical activity

On 23 October, an online workshop will present the new Working Group 21, which focuses on exercise techniques, equipment and services for fitness in indoor and outdoor settings Swimming pools, gyms, sports

29 September, 2026

Events·Markets

MetroLink Funds a New Public Pool in Dublin

Dublin City Council has approved a new EUR 43 million swimming pool. Transport Infrastructure Ireland is paying for it in full. The move shows how the MetroLink infrastructure giant is also taking

27 September, 2026

Markets

25-metre or 50-metre pool: what does the choice cost?

Decisions about the size of public swimming pools reveal a problem that Italian municipalities face without the comparative tools that guide the decision elsewhere. In Australia, business cases spell out exactly how

25 September, 2026

Markets

Dorian Davies, BSPF President, at the 2026 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards wearing his presidential chain.

Dorian Davies: A New Vision for the BSPF

The British pool and wellness sector is entering a strategic new chapter with the appointment of Dorian Davies as President of the British Swimming Pool Federation. In this comprehensive interview, he shares

1 October, 2026

Interviews·Markets·Perspectives

Italy: two public swimming pools inaugurated in a single week

Facility costs and closures are a hot topic right now, with many public swimming pools across Italian cities either shut down or outdated. Against this backdrop, Ravenna and Legnano offer two encouraging

21 September, 2026

Markets

Global Spa Market Set to Hit $245 Billion by 2034

A new report shows the wellness industry is entering an unprecedented growth phase. This expansion is fueled by rising international tourism and a growing focus on self-care. Here are the details. A

19 September, 2026

Market Analysis·Markets

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