European Spas Association

HEILSUSTOFNUN celebrates 70 years of care and recovery

Founded by Dr. Jónas Kristjánsson as a Health Institute in Hveragerði, Iceland, Heilsustofnun – Rehabilitation and Health Clinic has, over seven decades, evolved into a renowned centre for rehabilitation and wellness. The Clinic today combines modern medicine, herbal medicine, nutrition, and a holistic approach to health. At the heart of Heilsustofnun’s mission is medical rehabilitation, designed for those recovering from illness, injury, or long-term health...
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Lithuania recognised as one of the world’s top health tourism destinations

Lithuania was awarded the prestigious ITB Health Tourism Award 2025 Lithuania was awarded the prestigious ITB Health Tourism Award 2025 at an awards ceremony in...

Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 3.0. Conference

ilab - Institute of Spa and Balneology Karlovy Vary is inviting Spa professionals to the "Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 3.0 conference", which will...

Rural Pact Community Platform

Help shape the next EU long-term budget – have your say by 6 May A new European Commission Communication sets out the key policy and...

SECTORAL POLICIES: Adam Jarubas elected Chair of European Parliament’s new Committee on Public Health

The European Parliament’s new Standing Committee on Public Health elected Adam Jarubas MEP (EPP, Polish) as its new Chair. The four vice-chairs were also elected. ...

New EU rules on Health Technology Assessment open up a new era for patient access to innovation

On Sunday, 12 January, the Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) became applicable, bringing a significant improvement in ensuring that innovative and effective health...

Welcome to the ITB Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion

From March 4th to 6th, 2025, visit the ESPA stand at the ITB Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion to meet our representatives and members. Stop...

WHO Europe’s public hearings

Participate in WHO Europe's public hearings to help shape the future of health in Europe WHO/Europe is kicking off a series of five pivotal hearings...

New EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Apostolos Tzitzikostas has been appointed as the new Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism for the 2024–2029 term. The tourism portfolio has now transitioned...

Up-coming events for Spa professionals

2025 kicked off with the exciting HOTCO conference and promises a dynamic lineup of events tailored to spa professionals. ESPA representatives will be actively...

Interview with Rokas Navickas, CEO of SPA VILNIUS

The ESPA Innovation Award winner in the category “Innovative SPA Hotel” Q1. SPA VILNIUS is the big winner in the "Innovative SPA Hotel" and "Innovative...

Mark the dates for the First Thalasso Exchange 2025 in Varna, Bulgaria

From 15 – 17 April 2025 Varna will be hosting the first Thalasso Exchange The Thalasso working group, a joint initiative between ESPA and Staatsbad...

Haapsalu – The Venice of the Northern Europe

Haapsalu - the administrative centre of Läänemaa County is located just an hour's drive from the national capital Tallinn. The Venice of the Northern...