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...
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...
On 20 February, the first online knowledge exchange this year on the theme of Thalasso took place. ESPA board member Marlies Sobczak (Netherlands) and...
We recently spoke to Marlies Sobczak, project manager of ESPA’s Thalasso working group, who played a pivotal role in bringing the annual congress of the DHV to Norderney. Marlies provided valuable insight into the event and the activities of the Thalasso group.
Baths in spas, thalasso cures, nasal hygiene, drinking blisters: seawater has many health benefits. Studies remain rare but the sector wants to revive research.
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