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ESPA INNOVATION AWARDS 2026 …AND THE WINNER IS….

The ESPA Innovation Award is one of Europe’s most respected recognitions in the field of medical spas, wellness, and health tourism. Organised by the European Spas Association (ESPA), the award celebrates visionary destinations, companies, and experts who are redefining the future of health and wellbeing through innovation, sustainability, and evidence-based spa medicine. This year, the ESPA Innovation Award Ceremony was held as part of the...

HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 Highlights Europe’s New Vision for Health Tourism

The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 opened in Varna with a strong focus on the future of preventive health, sustainable tourism and regional development. The opening message of EU Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva set the tone for the Summit, highlighting the importance of innovation, prevention and Europe’s natural healing resources in shaping the future of the sector. Her remarks underscored the strategic role of health tourism in...
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Frank Oostdam joins ESPA Innovation Award as a jury member

We are pleased to announce that Frank Oostdam has joined the ESPA Innovation Award jury as a new member. Mr Oostdam is the President of ECTAA, the European...

Registration for the European Spas & Balneology Congress is open

From 4 – 6 October Karlovy Vary will be the hot spot of the Health & Spa industry European Spas Association invites Spa and health...

ESPA partners with 7 leading universities for the “Health Tour” project

The European Spas Association is a partner in the "Health Tour" project which comprises six work packages. The main objectives of the project are...

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.