INTERVIEWS

Claude-Eugène Bouvier: “The Covid crisis has underlined the legitimate role of thermal medicine”

Interview with Claude-Eugène Bouvier, Board member of the European Spas Association BALNEOTHERAPY HAS A PARTICULAR ROLE TO PLAY FOR PATIENTS WHO HAVE FAILED TO RECEIVE TREATMENT. Claude-Eugène Bouvier is the creator and founder of an online library, which collects all scientific studies of balneology/spa medicine in one place at the European Spas website and makes them available free of charge.  What health problems and outcomes are most important...

Joel Vogl, W&P Engineering: “Making Thermal Spas more energy-efficient is a balancing act”

The topic of energy is fundamental to all our economies and considered as the basis of value creation With the challenges brought along by climate change and the ever-growing energy demand, the need for sustainable solutions has never been more pressing. The vision of W&P Engineering is to be an impactful company and lay the groundwork for a world powered entirely by green energy. Their...

Nijolė Dirginčienė: “Lithuanian resort towns are ready to compete with the best”

Balneotherapy is an integral part of the Lithuanian health system We recently talked to Nijolė Dirgičienė, the mayor of the Birštonas municipality in Lithuania. She is also the president of the Lithuanian Resort Towns Association, a member of the Local Authorities in Lithuania, ALAL Board Member and a member of the Council of Europe Congress, as well as one of the most active political figures...

Thierry Dubois: “Balneotherapy can answer the new needs of our changing world”

As you see, the world is changing. Our fellow citizens have adopted a totally different lifestyle, and balneotherapy and health tourism can answer their new needs. This augurs a strong growth recovery.

Iuliana Tasie and Dr. Mihaela Cucu: The Future of Healing Climate in Romania

UNVEILING CLIMATOTHERAPY’S RICHNESS IN ROMANIA’S BALNEARY TREATMENT The spa and wellness industry has the potential to significantly improve the population's overall health. While traditional treatment methods frequently rely on medication or surgical interventions, both of which are risky, spa treatments can provide a safer and more natural alternative for alleviating certain conditions. We had the opportunity to speak to Iuliana Tasie and Dr. Mihaela Cucu, who...

Marlies Sobczak: “It is ESPA’s assignment to further develop opportunities for Thalasso”

We recently spoke to Marlies Sobczak, project manager of ESPA’s Thalasso working group, who played a pivotal role in bringing the annual congress of the DHV to Norderney. Marlies provided valuable insight into the event and the activities of the Thalasso group.