European Spas Association

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, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation, delivered a strong and forward-looking message on the future of Europe’s water resources, prevention, and health tourism. She emphasised that water is one of Europe’s most valuable natural assets, noting that global demand is...
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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...

Interview with Mrs Nuša Korotaj, CEO of Terme Sveti Martin

The ESPA Innovation Award winner in the category "Innovative Medical SPA" Mrs Nuša Korotaj, congratulations! Terme Sveti Martin is the big winner in the "Innovative...

Interview with Ms. Anna Bielen, Head of Marketing at Gharieni Group

Winner in category Innovative Spa Product 1. Could you briefly present your company and products? Thank you! The Gharieni Group is a global leader in spa...

ESPA emphasizing the potential of Medical Spas

On November 28, 2024, ESPA and the European Institute of Thermalism participated in the EU Commission’s #EuRuralPact Policy Lab in Brussels. This high-level initiative,...