MORE exhibitors, MORE innovations, MORE new products, MORE industry support, all added up to MANY MORE visitors to SPATEX 2024 (1,707 unique). Celebrating its tenth anniversary at Coventry Building Society Arena, it is fitting that this milestone year drew a record number of visitors, with attendance figures almost 20 per cent up on the previous year. The 28th edition of SPATEX was declared a resounding success. Read more
BISHTA Blog
In this blog, BISHTA shares association and wet leisure industry news and information. Please scroll down and click on the blog titles to read more.
British Swimming Pool Federation Welcomes Dyfed Thompson-Smith as the New President
The British Swimming Pool Federation (BSPF) proudly announces the new President, Dyfed Thompson-Smith, from Astralpool UK. The formal handover took place at the esteemed annual Wet Leisure Industry Gala Evening on Tuesday, February 6th, 2024, during SPATEX at the Coventry Building Society Arena, where Pete Grinnall passed on the chain of office. Read more
Hot Tub Owners across the country share #HotTubHappiness on National Hot Tub Day – 28 March
The 28th of March marks a day of celebration for hot tub owners nationwide as they come together to revel in the joy and relaxation that hot tubs bring to their lives. ‘National Hot Tub Day’ provides an annual occasion to highlight the growing community of hot tub enthusiasts who cherish the tranquillity, health benefits, and social enjoyment their hot tubs offer. Read more
BISHTA Honours International Women’s Day 2024 Recognising Innovation and Diversity in the Wet Leisure Industry
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, the British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association (BISHTA) takes pride in acknowledging the outstanding contributions of women within the wet leisure industry. Today, BISHTA highlights the remarkable achievements of Hot Tub Suppliers, winner of the prestigious 2024 BISHTA Peter Newbery Award for UK Innovation. Read more
How BISHTA collaborate with carefully selected Partners to enhance member benefits
One of the many advantages of belonging to a trade association is the opportunity to tap into the benefits that partnership services can offer members. These partnerships can enhance the overall value proposition of being part of a trade association and provide members with discounts and resources due to the strength in numbers that can be brought to the negotiations. Read more
Meet The Team
BSPF Managing Director Chris Hayes invites you to meet the large team of Industry Professionals who are here to support your wet leisure business by providing input to the wet leisure sector’s associations.
BRITISH POOL & HOT TUB AWARDS – 2024 WINNERS REVEALED!
Showcasing the best in the business, the annual British Pool & Hot Tub Awards, organised by SPATA and BISHTA, highlights companies committed to setting themselves apart as leading professionals in their field, contributing to elevating industry standards through their unwavering dedication.
Uniting the UK’s most proficient wet leisure companies for a collective celebration. Read more
Guidance for companies on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers
Philip LeShirley from Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards guides us through this challenging subject.
Most of us have preconceptions of vulnerable consumers being the elderly, or people with disabilities – at higher risk of being misled or ripped off. The actual definition is much broader, so how can businesses in the Wet Leisure Industry support this group? Read more
BSPF Past President’s Dinner
On the 4th of November, Past Presidents of the BSPF met up for the 39th time for their traditional annual dinner gathering.
The location for this year’s event was the beautiful and historic grade II-listed Bailbrook House Hotel in Bath, which John and Lynn Scott hosted. Read more
The BSPF President, Pete Grinnall, commemorates his time in office with a celebratory event in Worcester
The BSPF President’s Event was held in the historic city of Worcester from 1st and 2nd November 2023, hosted by Pete Grinnall (BSPF President – 2022/2023) and his partner Hayley.
This social event is held biennially and is open to the whole pool and hot tub industry. It is an opportunity for the BSPF President to provide a combined networking opportunity for business and pleasure, as well as celebrate his two years in office and bring the industry closer together. The event was hosted at The Bank House Hotel, Spa & Golf Club in Bransford, Worcester. Read more