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Home Is Where the Pool Is

Why travel far when your dream holiday begins just outside your patio door? That is the central message of the German Swimming Pool & Wellness Association’s (bsw) new summer campaign, developed together with the marketing

A modern rectangular swimming pool integrated into a contemporary house design with wooden cladding and a deck.

Pool Industry Barometer 2026: European Market Recovery

Following two challenging seasons and post-pandemic volatility, pool and spa professionals are breathing a sigh of relief in early 2026.

Movable Pool Floors: Improving Energy Efficiency and Water Management with AquaMove

What Is AquaMove? AquaMove is a movable pool floor developed by T&A following the acquisition of the Belgian company Morgana

Italy: New Law Threatens Thousands of Swimming Pools

The Chamber of Deputies has unanimously approved stricter rules on suction outlets, but Italy’s pool infrastructure may not be ready.

Pool Safety Test by Professione Acqua

In Italy, Professione Acqua offers a service that verifies the regulatory compliance of pool suction systems, preventing the risk of

Salou Leads the Way with Catalonia’s First Connected Smart Pool

Digital transformation is reshaping the way public and sports swimming pools are managed. Today, smart technologies

Italy’s Wastewater: Legal Limits

Meeting legal discharge limits is only the first step. The real challenge is proving, at any

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Angela Herrmann Receives Award

Angela Herrmann, Export Manager at BEHNCKE GmbH, has been honored with the prestigious “European Best Manager & Company 2026” award. The recognition was presented

Lighting Innovation in Sauna Design

At the World Sauna Forum, we spoke with Peter Ruokonen, CEO of Cariitti, about innovation, international growth, and the future of sauna and wellness

Angela Herrmann on global trends with BEHNCKE EXPORT

How international markets, architectural pool design and reduced aesthetics are shaping modern pool technology worldwide The first time I visited a project in Spain

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

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From Product Supplier to Innovation Driver: Steinbach Launches SOLO

Pool equipment manufacturer Steinbach has announced the start of a strategic transformation, moving from a classic product supplier toward a brand built on in-house

Grando introduces new premium colors for pool covers

New slat profiles in „Taupe Metallic“ and „Titan Black Metallic“ combine refined aesthetics with proven solar performance. The new color options allow pool owners

BEHQ accelerates its European growth with the acquisition of Chemartis

The Catalan company BEHQ is taking a major step forward in its international expansion strategy with the acquisition of Italian firm Chemartis, strengthening its

30 years of Bullfrog

Thirty years ago, Bullfrog Spas didn’t start with a grand vision. It started with a young man fixing leaks. In 1989, Dave Ludlow asked

Poolex Airline 360 premium pool heat pump installed next to a luxury swimming pool

R290 Gas: How Pool Professionals Are Preparing for the 2027 Green Pivot

The pool and spa industry is experiencing a pivotal moment in its history. With the implementation of the European F-Gas III regulation, The rules

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Germany Rallies to Save Its Public Pools

Germany’s public swimming pool infrastructure is facing significant challenges. Many facilities have been in operation for more than 60 years, and a growing maintenance

Two women smiling and relaxing in a modern hot tub outdoors.

Latest·Markets·Perspectives

The WIN Network and its impact on the British Pool and Spa Industry

The pool and hot tub industry is currently reaching a significant turning point in its history. During the month of March 2026, a long-awaited

Glasgow Goes Underground for Wellness

This September, Atera brings Mediterranean bathing rituals, diagnostics and membership-led wellbeing to the city centre Glasgow is about to gain a new kind of

View of a turquoise clear water pool at the heart of a traditional Moroccan riad, surrounded by lush plants, mudbrick arches, and a brick patio under the summer sun.

Summer Pools: The Small Habits That Make All the Difference When Temperatures Rise

A pool can turn from postcard-blue to swamp-green in under 48 hours once the mercury climbs. As soon as the first heatwave hits, pool

Luxury contemporary villa at golden hour featuring an infinity pool integrated into a light stone patio with an open modern outdoor living room.

2026 Pool & Spa Trends: When the Pool Becomes a True Living Space

The world of pools and spas is undergoing a major reinvention, driven by a new generation of homeowners. No longer viewed as just sports

A large, modern indoor commercial tiled spa with hydrotherapy water jets in a luxury hotel wellness area.

Commercial Spas & Wellness Zones: The New Growth Drivers for Pool Professionals

For years, the commercial wellness market was divided into two distinct worlds: massive thermal centers on one side, and simple private hot tubs on

From Aquadrome to Leisure Hub: It’s Happening in England

Twenty-four years after the original facility first opened, a swimming complex is set to be converted into an integrated destination for the community’s all-round

Installed reinforced liner: Acquanet’s guidelines

The Italian Association of Pool Builders was the first to draft a document, dedicated to industry professionals, that sheds light on a specific and

A beautiful luxury resort swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a tropical thatched lounge area.

When Water Becomes the Key to Success

It has become an almost subconscious reflex when planning a holiday. You open a booking platform, type in a destination, and immediately click on

Spanish company Fluidra accelerates its path toward carbon neutrality by 2027 with new sustainability milestones

Sustainability takes center stage in the pool industry Sustainability has become one of the key drivers of innovation in the swimming pool and wellness