Tag: espa innovation award

The Future of Europe’s Medical Spas & Health Tourism – European Spas featured on the Travel Tomorrow Podcast

In the latest episode of the Travel Tomorrow Podcast, Csilla Mezősi, Secretary General of the European Spas Association (ESPA), explores how Europe’s medical spas are evolving into key contributors to prevention, rehabilitation, healthy ageing and longevity. Europe’s spa and health tourism sector welcomes 25 million visitors every year, generates around €50 billion, and supports 850,000 jobs. With more than 10,000 facilities, the sector is a major part of Europe’s tourism and health...

Shaping the Future of European Health: The Brussels Declaration on Medical Spas and Life Sciences

On September 30, 2026, following World Heart Day, key European policymakers, researchers, health experts, and medical spa leaders gathered at the Press Club Brussels Europe for a high-level briefing hosted by the European Spas Association (ESPA). The working breakfast culminated in a landmark milestone for the sector: the signing of the Brussels Declaration on European Medical Spas, Prevention and the Life Sciences Agenda. Bridging Nature and the EU Life Sciences Strategy As Europe faces mounting demographic...
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Healing With Compassion: A New Path for Life After Breast Cancer

Karel Kalivoda, Cluster General Manager at the Marianske Lazne on how ONKOFIT-SPA empowers women through gentle guidance, community, and sustainable lifestyle change. ONKOFIT-SPA programme is...

Transforming Spa Management Education: The SpaEdu Revolution

An Interview with Ioana Marian, Founder of SpaEdu & Wellandia, Romania — Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award for Innovative Spa Education 1. SpaEdu by...

The Future of City Wellbeing Begins in Milan

Massimo Caputi on How De Montel – Terme Milano Became Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award in the category "Innovative Spa Destination" 1. This has...

Wellandia Announces Partnership with ESPA and Innovation Awards

Wellandia has opened its platform to all European health, spa, and well-being destinations and spa hotels, with a focus on health. Wellandia is a complete...

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...

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"...

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...