European Spas Association

Join the SMACC+ International Webinar Series on the Future of Microalgae Biocompounds

The European Spas Association (ESPA) is pleased to share an upcoming educational initiative from the SMACC+ Project, organised in collaboration with Cosmetic Valley, an associate partner of the project. One of the project's partners is University of Vigo, which is also an active partnert of the Thalasso Working Group. The SMACC+ International Webinar Series will bring together researchers, industry experts and innovators to explore the...
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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...

The Forest Is Not a Backdrop – It Is a Therapeutic Partner.

An Interview with Eglė Rukšenaitė, Founder of E77, on Aukštoji Liškiava SPA Resort, which was created and developed by E77 company Set deep within the...

‘Healthy Island’ Texel Receives European Recognition as a Healing Seaside Resort

Texel can officially call itself a healing seaside resort ESPA has formal confirmed that Texel meets the criteria for a Thalasso Health Destination in accordance...

Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 4.0, April 13 – 14, 2026, Karlovy Vary

Join the advisory members conference dedicated to the latest innovations shaping modern spa treatment — from new rehabilitation technologies and advances in medical research...

Medical & Health Tourism Pavillion at the 60th edition of ITB Berlin

This year’s ITB Berlin hosts a high-class selection of exhibitors from different areas of the medical, health and wellbeing sector and a top-notch stage...

New Partnership Announcement: European Spas Association × Bled Water Forum 

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between the European Spas Association and the Bled Water Forum (BWF), joining forces to advance global excellence in...

Save the date: HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026

EUROPE’S FLAGSHIP EVENT FOR HEALTH, SPA & LONGEVITY From 11 to 13 May 2026, Varna, Bulgaria, will host a landmark European gathering dedicated to...

Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

EU Commissioner Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva shares her heartfelt congratulations to the European Spas Association on its 30th Anniversary We are deeply honoured to receive this...

Invitation to Seminar “Thalassotherapy in Theory and Practice”

20 - 22 February 2026, Nordeney, Germany Under the scientific direction of Dr Friedhart Raschke, the professional supervision of Thalassotherapy Coordinator Anja Raschke, and osteopath and licensed naturopath...

Presentations from the Thalasso Working Group online meetings 2025

5th Thalasso Working Group online meeting On October 21, 2025  the fifth meeting of experts from the ESPA Thalasso Working Group took place. You are...

Video interview with Prof. Patrick Carpentier, President of ESPA Medical Commission

The European Spa Association plays a key role in unifying standards and sharing experience across countries The importance of medical spas and health resorts within...

Don’t miss the Medi-Wellness Congress 2026

The 5th edition of the Medi-Wellness Congress will be held on 27th and 28th of April 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland Organisers have revealed the...