Scientists from Klaipėda University, Lithuania have conducted a unique scientific study that revealed the importance of natural resources in combating stress and ageing. The study documented impressive transformations in participants' well-being - decreased stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue, along with improvements in skin appearance, increased energy, better sleep, reduced pain, decreased biological age, and enhanced other health indicators.  Researchers conducting the study confirmed that natural...

On the closing day of ITB Berlin, Slovenia stands in the spotlight for receiving the esteemed ITB Medical & Health Tourism Award, presented to the Slovenian Tourist Board and Slovenian Spas Association. This accolade celebrates advancements in promoting and nurturing medical tourism. Additionally, Miren Kras earned a coveted spot on the prestigious Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list, further highlighting Slovenia's commitment to sustainability. The...

On behalf of ESPA, Ms. Marlies Sobczak-Boumans, a board member of the European Spas Association and the leader of the European Spas Association Thalasso group, attended the international Health Tourism Forum in Turkey. Health tourism is experiencing explosive growth and will play an increasingly important role in the future. The presence of a “local remedy” such as thermal water or the Thalasso environment close to...

Slovenian natural spas finished a successful year 2023 and are in excellent condition and ready for a new investment cycle, which will further enhance the already rich offer and try to appeal to an even more demanding guest. In many spa companies, they have plans that, in addition to the renovations that have already been carried out and the very important investments in renewable resources...

In a world increasingly driven by innovation and achievements, a unique event is on the horizon – one that celebrates not just human potential, but the power of natural resources in promoting health and well-being. The call is out, and it’s an invitation to be part of an extraordinary endeavor: setting a world record for the highest number of people simultaneously enjoying the benefits...

Ensana, Europe’s leading operator of health spa hotels, is delighted to announce a new addition to its extraordinary collection of health spa hotels this year. The Aquahouse Hotel & Spa in the first Bulgarian black sea resort – Sts. Constantine & Helena, Bulgaria joins the premier destinations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Greece (opening 2025/2026) and the UK which proudly carry the...

Visits to Slovenian natural Spas in the first half of the year and in the hot and partly stormy summer generally exceed last year's results, and according to the  Slovenian Spas Association members, the prospects for the rest of the summer are even slightly better. An important focus this year is the search for a variety of accommodation capacities, both in hotels and in...

This year, Fra Mare Thalasso Spa opened its brand-new Healing Yoga House. Through this project, their current wellness and treatment spa concept was expanded by healing and wellness yoga. The hotel's aim is to offer a holistic experience of yoga, healthy nutrition, and relaxing and healing procedures-treatments, enriched by a pristine natural environment (sea, forest). The hotel aims to become one of the first...

Reitenberger Spa Medical is a resort located in Marianske Lazne. Their aim is to deliver top-quality medical and spa care. With a team of certified doctors, physiotherapists, and therapists, they offer more than 60 treatments, including therapeutic, rehabilitation, relaxation, and ayurvedic therapies.  The combination of spa and Ayurveda has not only been an interesting experiment but also a successful innovation in Reitenberger Resort. A year...

The municipality of Noordwijk wants everyone to be able to enjoy the 13-kilometre-long sandy beach, including people with disabilities. They want everyone to have the personal and contributing elements to their health and vitality of the seaside resort. Beach chairs are available at five locations on the Noordwijk beach. These beach wheelchairs can be reserved for free. A beach caterpillar is also available. There...