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Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA

European Spas Association — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:07:39 +0000

Alina Huseynli is the Director and Board Member of the Institute of Spa and Balneology. She is the author of the flagship project “Spa Research Centre”, funded by the EU’s Just Transition Fund, which has established a unique multidisciplinary research platform for medical, environmental, and socio-economic aspects of spa care. With a strong background in environmental studies and healthcare management, she is also completing her doctoral studies, focusing on the role of spa care in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases.

As an active member of the Scientific Committee of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA) and a frequent speaker at international conferences, she contributes to advancing spa and health tourism across Europe.

At the European Spas & Balneology Congress 2025 in Haapsalu, she will participate in the panel discussion “Europe’s Hidden Healthcare Power. Why Spas Belong in the Future of Public Health?”. In her opening statement, she will emphasize the crucial role of spas within the public healthcare system and highlight their potential in prevention, rehabilitation, and overall public health strategies.

iLab – Institute of Spa and Balneology presented their research and vision for the future of spa medicine

European Spas Association — Mon, 26 May 2025 10:08:41 +0000

On 29 April 2025 iLab participated in the cross-border meeting of tourist information centres of the EUREGIO EGRENSIS region, which took place in the Chopin House in Mariánské Lázně. The Institute of Spa and Balneology was represented by RNDr. Patricia Hloušková, Ph.D., who gave an expert lecture on “The future of spa medicine: research, objectification and innovation in ILaB”.

In her presentation, she presented the connection of traditional spa care with modern approaches such as digitalization, artificial intelligence or telemedicine. She also highlighted the importance of educated staff and infocentre workers, who are a key link between professional content and the public. The presentation also included an introduction to the Spa Research Centre project and its contribution to regional development.

The meeting brought important contacts for future cooperation in the field of spa education and joint promotion of the region as a health tourism destination.

The Institute of Spa and Balneology is a public research institution established in 2019 by the Karlovy Vary Region. The aim of the institution is to renew research in the field of spa and balneology in the Czech Republic.

Source: https://www.i-lab.cz/en/predstavili-jsme-vyzkum-a-vizi-budoucnosti-lazenske-mediciny-na-setkani-informacnich-center/

Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 3.0. Conference

European Spas Association — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:54:04 +0000

ilab – Institute of Spa and Balneology Karlovy Vary is inviting Spa professionals to the “Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 3.0 conference“, which will take place on April 15, 2025, at the Imperial Spa in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

This prestigious event is expanding to an international level, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to discuss the latest trends, innovations, and advancements in the field of spa and balneology.

In addition to expert discussions and presentations, the conference will feature FUTURE SPAce, an interactive exhibition zone showcasing modern technologies transforming the spa industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience two different virtual reality technologies for spa and rehabilitation applications, a robotic massage therapist revolutionizing traditional therapies, the production of Karlovy Vary thermal salt, a key element of local spa treatments, the use of molecular hydrogen in modern balneotherapy … and many other groundbreaking innovations!

This conference is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of spa and wellness. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with experts, explore innovative solutions, and engage in discussions shaping the future of health tourism and balneology.

For more information and registration please visit the website