The European Spas Association (ESPA) is pleased to share an upcoming educational initiative from the SMACC+ Project, organised in collaboration with Cosmetic Valley, an associate partner of the project. One of the project's partners is University of Vigo, which is also an active partnert of the Thalasso Working Group.
The SMACC+ International Webinar Series will bring together researchers, industry experts and innovators to explore the...
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...
Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner, Addressed the Participants of the HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026
In her official video address to the HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026, Ekaterina Zaharieva,...
The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit 2026 opened in Varna with a strong focus on the future of preventive health, sustainable tourism and regional development. The opening...
11-13 May 2026, Varna, Bulgaria
The HEALTHXCHANGE Summit B2B Workshop, organised by BUBSPA in collaboration with ESPA and HTI Partner, is a high-level international health...
HEALTHXCHANGE Summit, Varna — 13 May 2026
The future of longevity is changing - fast. It is no longer defined by isolated interventions, miracle supplements,...
Varna – Bulgarian maritime capital
The Municipality of Varna is located in northeastern Bulgaria, the administrative center of Varna region, with a population of more...