European Spas Association

Europe’s Health Turning Point: Why Prevention and Resilience Matter More Than Ever

At the Euronews Health Summit in Brussels (March 2026), a clear message emerged from EU leaders, the World Health Organization, ministers, and industry experts: health is now Europe’s greatest strategic challenge — and its greatest opportunity. EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi underlined that the European Union is accelerating reforms to strengthen health sovereignty and resilience, from new pharmaceutical rules to faster pathways from innovation to treatment....
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ESPA Thalasso Working Group Meeting, 12 & 13 May 2026

Theme: The Health of the Sea – Science, Sustainability and the Future of Thalasso in Europe On 12 May 2026, the ESPA Thalasso Working Group...

HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026 – Preliminary Programme

HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026 - Peliminary Programme Monday, May 11 Hosted Buyers Study Tour19:30 Welcome Dinner | Venue: Hotel NOA, Golden Sands Resort Tuesday, May 12 Congress Program: 08:30 –...

Varna is hosting HealthXchange Summit 2026

Varna – Bulgarian maritime capital The Municipality of Varna is located in northeastern Bulgaria, the administrative center of Varna region, with a population of more...

Calls grow for EU-wide standards in health tourism and cross-border care

Health tourism is gaining strategic importance in Europe, with discussions at the European Health Tourism Industry Summit 2026, held on 17 March at the...

European Spas at ITB Berlin 2026

Celebrating 60 Years of ITB with Innovation in Health Tourism As ITB celebrated its 60th anniversary, the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion in Hall 4.1 was bigger and...

The Forest Is Not a Backdrop – It Is a Therapeutic Partner.

An Interview with Eglė Rukšenaitė, Founder of E77, on Aukštoji Liškiava SPA Resort, which was created and developed by E77 company Set deep within the...

‘Healthy Island’ Texel Receives European Recognition as a Healing Seaside Resort

Texel can officially call itself a healing seaside resort ESPA has formal confirmed that Texel meets the criteria for a Thalasso Health Destination in accordance...

Modern Technologies in Spa Industry 4.0, April 13 – 14, 2026, Karlovy Vary

Join the advisory members conference dedicated to the latest innovations shaping modern spa treatment — from new rehabilitation technologies and advances in medical research...

Medical & Health Tourism Pavillion at the 60th edition of ITB Berlin

This year’s ITB Berlin hosts a high-class selection of exhibitors from different areas of the medical, health and wellbeing sector and a top-notch stage...

New Partnership Announcement: European Spas Association × Bled Water Forum 

We are pleased to announce a new partnership between the European Spas Association and the Bled Water Forum (BWF), joining forces to advance global excellence in...

Save the date: HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT 2026

EUROPE’S FLAGSHIP EVENT FOR HEALTH, SPA & LONGEVITY From 11 to 13 May 2026, Varna, Bulgaria, will host a landmark European gathering dedicated to...

Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation

EU Commissioner Ms. Ekaterina Zaharieva shares her heartfelt congratulations to the European Spas Association on its 30th Anniversary We are deeply honoured to receive this...