happen in our holiday destinations. “Therefore, investment will continue
“CONFIDENCE WILL RETURN; THE SWIMMING POOL IS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND AN ENJOYABLE ACTIVITY THAT AIDS MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THAT ALL
AGES CAN ENJOY.” - Steve Nelson, Certikin International
in 2021 and into 2022 to tempt you to book stays at places that have up to date facilities for the pools and wellness areas.” Steve continues: “We also will have built up about a year of backlog of essential maintenance, refurbishment and investment in facilities that we will see these works taking place over the next 18-24 months. “It is worth mentioning the
associated areas linked to the pool such as the spas, sauna and steam rooms that we have seen the same situation during the lockdowns and also the same pent-up demand for investment. “We will not see the spike of demand
like we did in the residential market for works but it will be more of a steady release of works as funds become available and confidence returns to invest in these facilities. And Steve adds: “Confidence will
return, the swimming pool is a safe environment and an enjoyable activity that aids mental health and physical
to help as much as possible with free training and frequent webinars for any pool operator to ensure they have the latest and most up to date information,” says David Parry, HTH®UK and Ireland Technical Sales Manager. David urges his customers to ensure
they have followed the latest PWTAG advice on closing down the pools. The latest Technical notes have been a collaboration from the PWTAG council, technical forum and suppliers to the industry. “I would also ensure users of HTH®
should empty and clean any dosing equipment and make sure dosing lines and injector points have been cleaned,” David advises. “Even though a forced closure is an
unwelcome strain on the industry there is a silver lining as it is the perfect time to give everything in the plant room a check and carry out any important works,” says David. “One action that we recommend is inspecting the filter sand and using a cleaning product if needed.”
LEISURE OPERATOR
The UK Pool & Spa Awards 2020 Water Leisure Operator of the year, GLL runs 140 pools including many of the country’s most iconic water facilities including the London Aquatics Centre, Manchester Aquatics Centre, London Fields and Jesus Green Lidos and West Reservoir. “We prioritise our customers’
physical health and mental wellbeing and accessing our facilities is so important for many of them to maintain this,” says Andrew Clark, GLL’s National Sports & Aquatics Manager. “While we look forward to welcoming
THE COSTS INVOLVED IN
HIBERNATING swimming pools are extensive, particularly when coupled with the loss of income for pool operators.
activity that all ages can enjoy. “It is a stable of our lives, from our
children having swimming lessons to one of the key criteria when looking at where to book for a few days away or a longer vacation and for general health and fitness.” Lower bather numbers had led
to huge revenues losses for pool operators. “We at HTH® have tried
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