European Spas Association

Vesela Bogdanova: “Our Greatest Luxury Comes from Nature”

An Interview with Ms. Vesela Bogdanova, General Manager of the Five Elements Hotel in Bulgaria  –  Winner of the Special Jury Award at the ESPA Innovation Awards for Innovative Spa Design Q1 Translating the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—from philosophy into functional spatial design is ambitious. Can you walk us through one element and explain exactly how it manifests physically in the spa? Water is...
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Europe’s First Wellness Nursing Hospital: A New Culture of Care – Addere Care

An Interview with Ms. Egle Rukšėnaitė, Founder at E77 Hotel & Spa Development, Lithuania -  Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award for Innovative Spa Concept...

From Thermal Springs to Digital Diabetology: Reinventing Diabetes Care in Karlovy Vary

An Interview with Prim. MUDr. Ladislav Špišák, CSc — Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award for Innovative Health Spa Programme Q1: The Diabetes Mellitus+ programme...

Blue Health and Longevity Panel at the Bled Water Forum 2026

The European Spas Association (ESPA) proudly participated in the Bled Water Forum 2026, a leading European platform dedicated to water, health and sustainable development. The...

Longevity Forum – A Key Topic for the Future of Sustainable Health Tourism

A Longevity Forum took place on the final day of the European HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026, dedicated to the future of sustainable health tourism. The...

EU Commissioner’s Representative Opens HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 in Varna

At the opening of the HealthXchange Summit 2026, held in Varna, Mrs. Dr. Yordanka Chobanova delivered remarks on behalf of the European Commissioner, highlighting...

How the Media Covered the HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 

HEALTHXCHANGE Summit - Europe’s New Platform for Prevention, Spa Medicine & Longevity The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 in Varna has generated exceptional visibility across Europe and beyond, positioning...

Report from the HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 & Thalasso Working Group live meeting

Dear Thalasso Working Group partners, The HealthXchange Summit 2026 in Varna has come to an end. With more than 200 participants, we returned home with...

Message of EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva

Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner, Addressed the Participants of the HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 In her official video address to the HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026, Ekaterina Zaharieva,...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS 2026 …AND THE WINNER IS….

The ESPA Innovation Award is one of Europe’s most respected recognitions in the field of medical spas, wellness, and health tourism. Organised by the...

HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 Highlights Europe’s New Vision for Health Tourism

The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 opened in Varna with a strong focus on the future of preventive health, sustainable tourism and regional development. The opening...

HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026 – Programme

HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026 - Programme Monday, May 11 Hosted Buyers Study Tour Registration 18:00-19:00 in Hotel NOA19:30 Welcome Dinner | Venue: Hotel NOA, Golden Sands Resort Tuesday, May...

The Health of the Sea – Science, Sustainability and the Future of Thalasso

ESPA Thalasso Working Group Online Meeting, 18 June 2026 On 18 June 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30 (CET), the 6th edition of ESPA Thalasso Working...