An Interview with Ms. Vesela Bogdanova, General Manager of the Five Elements Hotel in Bulgaria – Winner of the Special Jury Award at the ESPA Innovation Awards for Innovative Spa Design
Q1 Translating the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—from philosophy into functional spatial design is ambitious. Can you walk us through one element and explain exactly how it manifests physically in the spa?
Water is...
Led by ESPA Board Member Marlies Sobczak, our recent online workshop, held on the 18 June 2026, united European experts to highlight the scientifically backed power of marine environments and thalassotherapy for preventive health and longevity.
Key Takeaways:
The Power of the Ocean: Prof. Jana Asselman (University of Ghent) prepared a memorandum for the workshop, which emphasised that integrating coastal exposure into healthcare can dramatically improve...
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...
An Interview with Ioana Marian, Founder of SpaEdu & Wellandia, Romania — Winner of the ESPA Innovation Award for Innovative Spa Education
1. SpaEdu by...
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...
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...
"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"...
