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...
A record-breaking event took place during the European Spas & Balneology Congress 2024 in Druskininkai, Lithuania: the world's largest mud therapy procedure! Close to...
Mr. Marius Dubnikovas, Vice President of the Lithuanian Business Confederation, asoc. professor at the Vilnius University, business development manager at Compensa life, Economist.
At the...
Scientists from Klaipėda University, Lithuania have conducted a unique scientific study that revealed the importance of natural resources in combating stress and ageing. The...
Balneotherapy is an integral part of the Lithuanian health system
We recently talked to Nijolė Dirgičienė, the mayor of the Birštonas municipality in Lithuania. She...
On 1 March 2023, the National organization of Cross-border health care services in Germany "EU-Patienten" has announced that it has officially issued recommendations to...
