Guide is first standards book published by organization and is designed to give readers a consistent, effective way to approach the planning and building of hydrothermal areas
New York, NY and Stuttgart, Germany – October 20, 2014 –
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) today announced its first standards
guide for the spa and wellness industries: the Guide to Hydrothermal Spa
Development Standards. Created to help spa owners, operators, architects and
builders, this guide is designed to be the first resource they turn to when
considering the building of either public or private hydrothermal areas. It aims
to educate readers on global terminology and definitions of hydrothermal areas
and covers everything from project planning to key building and construction
considerations, including recommended standards and materials.
“Wet areas
in spas are among the most expensive and intricate to develop and their
installation too often results in mistakes that cost both time and money to
correct,” said Susie Ellis, GSWS Chairman and CEO. “This standards manual is
conceived as the first point of reference for anyone looking to build these
areas, whether it’s a sauna, hammam, steam room, vitality pool or a less
well-known area like a laconium or frigidarium.”
“The guide was created in collaboration with major players
in the hydrothermal industry and represents a true example of the positive
impact an industry can have when working together for the greater good,” noted
Ellis. “It truly embodies the Global Spa & Wellness Summit’s tagline – ‘Joining
Together. Shaping the Future.’”
The Guide to Hydrothermal Spa
Development Standards will be available at today’s meeting of the
Hydrothermal Spa Forum in Germany, which takes place just before the start of
Interbad, an international trade show and conference for swimming pools, sauna
and spas in Stuttgart, Germany.
The book is can be purchased from the
GSWS website and retails for $35.99. Bulk discounts are available for educators
and other qualifying purchasers.
To learn more about the 2014 GSWS, visit: www.gsws.org
About the Summit: The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS)
is an international organization representing senior executives and leaders
joined by a common interest in driving economic development and understanding of
the spa and wellness industries. Delegates from diverse sectors, including
hospitality, tourism, health and wellness, beauty, finance, medical, real
estate, manufacturing and technology attend the organization’s annual Summit,
which is held in a different host country each year and attracts attendees from
over 45 countries. The GSWS is considered the leading global research and
educational resource for the $3.4 trillion spa and wellness industry. It’s known
for introducing major industry initiatives such as the Global Wellness Tourism
Congress, whose global forums bring public and private stakeholders together to
chart the course of the fast-growing wellness travel sector, and
WellnessEvidence.com, the world’s first online portal to the medical evidence
for common wellness approaches. For more information, visit www.gsws.org.
