European Spas Association

First Parliamentary Day on Thermalism at the French Senate

The first parliamentary spa day in France was held on Wednesday 10 April at the Senate, one of the two representative assemblies in France. Over 100 people, elected representatives from Spa towns, members of Parliament (senators and deputies) and industry professionals, including members of the CNETh (French Association of Spa Therapy Operators), the AFRETh (French Association for Thermal Research), the ANMCT (National association of spa...

NEWS 18. April 2024.

European Health Tourism Leaders Meet with key Members of the European Parliament in Brussels

NEWS 18. April 2024.

Frank Oostdam joins ESPA Innovation Award as a jury member

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 16. April 2024.

Interview with Spa – Preidlhof, winner in Innovative Spa Concept Category

The Hotel Preidlhof GmbH in Italy introduces an innovative spa concept known as "The Preidlhof Way" that provides a comprehensive 360° transformation, engaging guests...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 5. January 2024.

Interview with Staatsbad Pyrmont, winner in Innovative Medical Spa Scientific Research category

The research conducted at Klinik DER FÜRSTENHOF in Bad Pyrmont, part of Staatsbad Pyrmont, encompassed all osteoporosis rehabilitation patients from 2005 to 2015. Out...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 19. December 2023.

Interview with Ensana Health Spa Hotels, the winner in Innovative Health Spa Programme Category

Ensana Health Spa Hotels have revolutionized the concept of medical spas by introducing a cutting-edge approach focused on preventing diseases through a holistic, tailor-made...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 12. December 2023.

Advancing Therapeutic Balneotherapy: ESPA Medical Commission’s Mission Across Europe

The ESPA Medical Commission, spearheaded by Prof. Patrick Carpentier from the Université Grenoble - Alpes in France, stands firm in its mission to establish...

NEWS 7. December 2023.

Interview with Mövenpick Resort & Spa Fruske Terme, the winner in Innovative Spa hotel category

The Mövenpick Resort & Spa Fruske Terme in Serbia stands out as an innovative spa hotel, boasting a thermal complex featuring 11 pools—5 indoors...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 6. December 2023.

Environmental Challenges & Innovations in Thermal Industry: Insights from the International Thermal Congress

European Spas Association is thankful for the invitation and the cooperation of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) to its second International Congress...

NEWS 27. November 2023.

Interview with St. Constantine and Helena, the winner in Innovative Spa Destination category

St. Constantine and Helena got the first place in the Innovative Spa Destination category at the ESPA Innovation awards 2023. St. Constantine and Helena...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 22. November 2023.

Interview with Royal Spa, the winner in Innovative Spa Products category

Royal Spa won the Innovative Spa Products Category with their concept, Sleep Balance, addressing modern issues like sleep disorders. Their approach combines prevention, advanced...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 15. November 2023.

Interview with Eglės sanatorija, the winner in Innovative Medical Spa category

UAB Eglės sanatorija –Lithuania emerged as the winner in the Innovative Medical Spa category at the ESPA Innovation Awards 2023, owing to its groundbreaking...

ESPA INNOVATION AWARD 13. November 2023.

Successful partnership with CzechTourism

The organisation of the ESPA Congress and SPA-CE B2B workshop would not be possible without the contribution of local partners. Partnering with CzechTourism helped...

ESPA CONGRESS 17. October 2023.