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Expansion with £2million turnover target

March 16, 2020 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Expanding HotSpring hot tub dealership UK Leisure Living has unveiled a dedicated new swim spa centre showroom as part of a target plan to double in size and create a £2million turnover this year. Swim spas by southern hemisphere manufacturer Vortex Spas, which are exclusively supplied to UK dealers by Spa Solutions, are now included in the increased options for customers. … [Read more...]

Growth continuing after industry first

January 15, 2020 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Hot tub manufacturing giant Watkins Wellness will be aiming to extend its impressive status in the market this year after reaching the historic ‘industry first’ major milestone of having built its 1.5 millionth spa. Since Jeff and Jon Watkins built the first HotSpring portable spa in 1977 the company, which was previously Watkins Manufacturing, has been on a path of … [Read more...]

Record sales prompt major expansion

September 11, 2018 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Booming HotSpring dealership UK Leisure Living is planning a major recruitment drive and a showroom expansion initiative after a sizzling summer of record-breaking hot tub sales. Winner of the ‘Outstanding Entrepreneur’ category at the 2018 Global Business Excellence Awards and UK Leisure Living founder and Managing Director Gareth Jones, pictured, has set his sights on … [Read more...]

Latest marketing boosts HotSpring dealerships

July 26, 2017 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

HotSpring dealers have been given a boost for their sales and marketing activities with new advertising campaigns and praise for the Watkins Wellness hot tub technology from Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis. Warwick, pictured, who is among the leading ‘Stars in their Spas’ in the latest 2017 edition of WhatSpa? magazine that includes a ‘Quality you can count … [Read more...]

Hot tub treat and donations boost cyclists

July 5, 2017 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Cyclists on an epic journey in aid of Chloe’s Chemoo Cows have been boosted by a special hot tub treat and the news that they have helped to break through the £5,000 donations mark. Mark McNeil is helping to raise funds and awareness for Chloe’s Chemoo Cows in memory of his daughter Chloe who passed away at the age of 11 after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour … [Read more...]

Unfamiliar finish for Endless Pools advocate

December 19, 2016 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Endless Pools advocate and swim spa hydrotherapy promoter Alistair Brownlee MBE had the unfamiliar role of coming second in a major event at the culmination of the 2016 Sports Personality of the Year presentation ceremony. Although double triathlon Olympic Gold winner Alistair is used to tough challenges imposed by competitions and preparation for events, he was unable to … [Read more...]

Retailing powerhouse helps BBC series

December 14, 2016 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Hot tub and swim spa retailing powerhouse HotSpring World and its HotSpring South West outlet division has gained publicity for its products and services this week after helping the BBC TV series ‘Operation People Power’. HotSpring South West’s Nik Miles took part in Monday’s edition of ‘Operation People Power’, which was entitled ‘Green Space’. It was the first of five … [Read more...]

Endless Pools promotion during Piscine Global

November 28, 2016 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Hot tub manufacturing giant Watkins Wellness highlighted its aquatic fitness credentials by promoting the acquisition of the Endless Pools brand and its enhanced technology to the wet leisure trade audience during Piscine Global. Since the purchase of the Endless Pools brand by the world’s leading hot tub producer, with HotSpring, Caldera Spas, Freeflow and Fantasy Spas in … [Read more...]

Hat-trick ‘Best Buy’ brand promotion

November 25, 2016 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Hot tub manufacturing giant Watkins Wellness showcased its award-winning HotSpring product range and promoted a hat-trick of WhatSpa? Best Buy models to the wet leisure trade in Lyon last week during Piscine Global. Throughout the four-day Piscine Global event the iconic USA manufacturer, which is a part of Masco Corporation, was among the strong showing of international and … [Read more...]

App promotion to hot tub dealers

September 22, 2016 by Andy Slater Leave a Comment

Hot Tub Living Expo exhibitor O-Care is promoting a free water maintenance app for hot tub dealers and their customers ahead of showcasing products for the second successive year at the Birmingham NEC in October. O-Care Spa Water Care CEO Roel Fassbender launched the O-Care water treatment product lines from Dutch Water Concepts to the British market during last year’s UK … [Read more...]

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