ESPA INNOVATION AWARD

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 Health SPA Programme" categories of the European Spa Association's Innovation Awards for 2024. Could you briefly present the idea and the vision of SPA VILNIUS? Thank you! At SPA VILNIUS, we are guided by the belief that true wellness emerges from...

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 Medical SPA" category of the European Spa Association’s Innovation Awards for 2024. What do you think was the main factor that led the jury to award the program with the highest scores in the category?  Thank you! I believe our focus...

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 and wellness equipment, with a legacy of over 30 years in delivering exceptional innovations for the wellness industry. Our recently launched brand, Metawell, represents the culmination of this journey. Innovation is the DNA of Metawell – a natural alignment with...

Interview with Mr. Ričardas Malinauskas, Mayor of Druskininkai

"Druskininkai aims to be a modern and sustainable wellness and SPA hub in Europe" Q1. Druskininkai is the big winner in the "Innovative SPA Destination" category of the European Spa Association's Innovation Awards for 2024. Could you briefly present the history, the idea, and the vision of the Druskininkai for a Spa destination? The roots of Druskininkai as a resort date back to 1794 when the...

Interview with ing. Alina Huseynli, Institute of Spa and Balneology in Karlovy Vary

Winner in the category Innovative Medical Spa Scientific Research 1. Congratulations! Institute of Spa and Balneology in Karlovy Vary is the big winner in the Innovative Medical Spa Scientific Research category at the Innovation Awards conferred by the  European SPAS Association for 2024. Were you anticipating this award, and what do you think are the advantages that convinced the jury to distinguish your...

Interview with Ass. Prof. Lolita Rapolienė, Klaipėda University

Jury Award Winner in the category Innovative Spa Research 1. For over three decades, your university has been a key factor in the region. Were you anticipating this award, and what do you think are the advantages that convinced the jury to distinguish your achievements? Thank you! It’s an incredible honour for us at Klaipeda University to receive this prestigious...

Interview with Tanya Tsvetanova – CEO of GRIFID Hotels, Bulgaria

Winner in the category Innovative SPA Concept  Ms. Tsvetanova, congratulations! GRIFID Hotels is the big winner in the "Innovative SPA Concept" category of the European Spa Association's Innovation Awards for 2024. What do you think was the main factor that led the jury to award the program with the highest scores in the category?  The main factor that helped GRIFID...

Interview with Mrs. Eszter Jopp – “Training in Singing Bowl Therapy”

Winner in the category Innovative Spa Education Q1. Mrs. Eszter Jopp, congratulations! Klangschale Akademie’s “Training in Singing Bowl Therapy” program was the big winner in the category "Innovative Spa Education" at the European Spas Association’s awards for innovation for 2024. What do you think was the main factor that drove the jury to award the program with the highest...

ESPA Innovation Awards 2024: WINNERS AND SPECIAL JURY AWARDS

C1 INNOVATIVE & HEALTH RESORT DESTINATION WINNER: DRUSKININKAI - LITHUANIA Druskininkai is a health and climate resort with a strict forest conservation concept.The city will continue to develop large leisure and recreation facilities, such as a waterpark and ski arena. It also offers unique leisure activities that complement wellness time, including a Tree Climbing Park, an Olympic-level athlete center, over 60 km of bike trails, and...

27,000 CHF scholarship for the Executive Masters Program at Sommet Education

European Spas Association is pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sommet Education Group. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing professional development and excellence in the spa and wellness industry, a vital sector within the broader hospitality landscape. The European Spas Innovation Award Winner will receive a 27,000 CHF scholarship for the Executive Masters Program at Sommet Education, a world leader...