The International Hot Tub Association, an affiliate of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, works at the local, state, national and international levels to protect your business, promote fair regulation and ensure industry voices are heard where it matters most. One of the guiding forces behind IHTA is the IHTA Engineering Committee, comprised of 16 volunteers who serve as the technical front line for the portable spa industry.
A new bonding requirement in the 2024 Canadian Electrical Code has created significant installation challenges for hot tub retailers and manufacturers across Canada, prompting industry leaders to seek clarification and regulatory adjustments.
The Hot Tub Hall of Fame was established in 2024 through a partnership between SpaRetailer magazine and the International Hot Tub Association. Created to celebrate the pioneers and visionaries of the industry, the Hall of Fame shines a spotlight on the people whose passion and dedication have shaped the way the world experiences hot water. Honorees come from every corner of the hot tub world.
Trade show season is here — and with it comes the chance to connect, learn and bring back ideas that can make a lasting impact on your business. To help you get the most from your time on the show floor, members of the International Hot Tub Association senior leadership team share their strategies and best practices.
Trade show season is just around the corner. While walking the show floor lets you learn about new brands and products, it can also open your company to potential noncompliance.
Hectic is how I would describe the beginning of 2025, at least for me. I’m thrilled to say our art director, Brittany Moses, welcomed a baby boy in February! But that joy comes with a bit of chaos while she’s on maternity leave.
An industry is only as strong as the people connecting consumers with products. The hot tub industry is no different. That’s why the International Hot Tub Association is proud to offer a new membership category for hot tub retailers.
The Hot Tub Hall of Fame was founded in 2024 by SpaRetailer magazine in collaboration with the International Hot Tub Association.
In 2019, Chris Robinson retired from Lucite International after 39 years with the company.
Robinson has been a familiar face in the hot tub industry. He’s been part of many industry groups, serving on and chairing committees.
The International Hot Tub Association understands the challenges and opportunities that come with selling hot tubs. To help retailers boost sales, we’ve compiled a guide with practical tips and strategies.
Josh Michels grew up in the family business, Backyard Leisure, which his parents founded in 1998.
Maggie Wood, general manager and co-owner of Hansen’s Pool & Spa in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been involved one way or another in her family’s business her entire life.