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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European spas section of the #HEALTHXCHANGE Summit

At European spas section of the #HEALTHXCHANGE Summit, three leading voices will highlight why health tourism is becoming a strategic pillar of Europe’s prevention and health...

Transforming Regions Through Health Tourism: Insights from Petr Kulhánek

We are honoured to welcome Petr Kulhánek as one of the main speakers of the HEALTHXCHAGE SUMMIT — a leading figure whose work has shaped the...

The Rural Pact and New Opportunities for Europe’s Spa and Health Destinations

Mrs. Anja Fortuna, Policy Analyst at the Rural Pact Support Office will be our guest speaker at the HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026 in Varna. Mrs. Anja...

How life sciences and prevention are shaping the future of European health systems 

We are honoured to welcome Ass. Prof. Dr. Milena Angelova to HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT in Varna on 12th May — one of the key voices shaping...

HEALTHXCHANGE Summit B2B Workshop

11-13 May 2026, Varna, Bulgaria The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit B2B Workshop, organised by BUBSPA in collaboration with ESPA and HTI Partner, is a high-level international health...

Where Longevity Meets Nature, Science & Real‑World Innovation

HEALTHXCHANGE Summit, Varna — 13 May 2026 The future of longevity is changing - fast. It is no longer defined by isolated interventions, miracle supplements,...

Europe’s Health Turning Point: Why Prevention and Resilience Matter More Than Ever

At the Euronews Health Summit in Brussels (March 2026), a clear message emerged from EU leaders, the World Health Organization, ministers, and industry experts:...

Announcing New Jury Members for the European Health & Spa Awards 2026

We are delighted to welcome two distinguished professionals to our jury for the upcoming awards Mr. Petr Kulhánek, Former Minister for Regional Development, Czech Republic...

ESPA Thalasso Working Group Meeting, 12 May 2026

Theme: The Health of the Sea – Science, Sustainability and the Future of Thalasso in Europe On 12 May 2026, the ESPA Thalasso Working Group...

Varna is hosting HealthXchange Summit 2026

Varna – Bulgarian maritime capital The Municipality of Varna is located in northeastern Bulgaria, the administrative center of Varna region, with a population of more...

Calls grow for EU-wide standards in health tourism and cross-border care

Health tourism is gaining strategic importance in Europe, with discussions at the European Health Tourism Industry Summit 2026, held on 17 March at the...

European Spas at ITB Berlin 2026

Celebrating 60 Years of ITB with Innovation in Health Tourism As ITB celebrated its 60th anniversary, the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1 was bigger and...