Hot Tub & Swim Spa Scene UK POOL & SPA AWARDS
operators, hot tub manufacturers and retailers. SHOW STOPPER
The coveted Spa Showroom Of The Year title was scooped by The Award Leisure team, also marketing as A5 Spas, who completed an overhaul of their A5 showroom in February this year. “We have designed the showroom to offer the wow factor,
with smaller spas and price-pointed hot tubs situated at the front of the store with well-located shop, with best sellers at the back. The outdoor show area is a whopping 2,000 m2
credibility, fun and an exploratory shopping experience - for both existing and potential customers,” Mark Anthony told judges on behalf of the award-winning Warwickshire based team. Offering extensive indoor and outdoor displays, the closing area is packed with pictures of previous sales. The indoor showroom is 500 m2
including gazebos
and cabins, a ‘try before you buy’ 17ft infinity swim spa, a working bar with free drinks, with an undercover pizza making workshop and eating area.
PRESTIGE PROJECTS The number of entries in the Hot Tub Project Of The Year category was so large that the entry was divided into In-ground and Above Ground installations with 25 projects gaining bronze, silver or gold accreditation and two category winners in each section. One of the current selling trends is the increased value and prestige of projects. A perfect example of that were the two luxurious category winners by Aqua Warehouse and London Essex Hot Tubs, in the Swim Spa Project Of The Year section. Product Of The Year was so well supported that the category was split between pool and spa sectors. Superior Spas took the title for its Rio Grande Spa entry which also was acknowledged for its green credentials in the category of Energy Efficient Award, sponsored by Heatstar.
The competition jury unanimously voted for Ryan Sparque as the
2017 Spa Technician of The Year. Blue Whale Spas told the judges that Ryan is one of the most committed, knowledgeable engineers with a massive ‘can-do’ attitude.
ABOVE: Category winners took home trophies as they celebrated their business success.
“He is really does not sit on the side lines, he is committed to making the biggest contribution and difference.”
Spa companies triumphed in both the international and UK team awards. UK team of the year went to a Lincolnshire based retailers, 1 Stop Spas, wowing the judges on many fronts. Top performing Vita and Marquis dealers, the company prides itself on ethical and business standards. All 1 Stop technicians are certified and the company delivers bespoke training to holiday parks. Spa Parts Vortex impressed the judges for the technical training delivered to employees and the amount of international research undertaken. The company not only supplies to Europe but also to some Caribbean Islands. “We do enjoy our job and have fun, and that’s the reason of our success,” they told the jury panel.
CLOSE CONTEST
The judges opted for ‘new kids on the block’, UK Leisure Living, in a close contest to find Spa Retailer Of The Year. In only their second year in business, the Welsh team sold 150 units, on the back of 96 sales in their first trading year.
The company has been shortlisted for Wales Start-up awards
ABOVE: The top-performing Hydropool team took multiple awards in the annual awards.
for Tourism and Leisure Business and several local business awards. Notably, the company is part of the Carbon Zero Group donating a percentage of profits annually to support community projects. “We got into this industry for having a passion for hot tubs and the benefits they offer in your personal life,” commented Gareth Jones, the inspiration behind the UK Leisure Living team. “We want UK Leisure Living to be one of the best hot tub companies in the UK,” Gareth continued. “It will take time but we are on our journey and have already celebrated our 500th customer.”
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“Ryan believes in continuous learning and he shares his knowledge and expertise with his customers and colleagues,” says Blue Whale Spas’ Viktoria Lellei in her nomination of Ryan. “He is constantly up to date on new systems, he tests every new component in our hot tubs. He also trains other engineers on the latest technology,” she added.
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