The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo brought together professionals from over 40 countries for three days of education, networking and product innovation, highlighting new technologies shaping the pool, spa and outdoor living industries.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced Scott Frost has been appointed as chairman of the board for 2026.
"The pool and hot tub industry is evolving with the introduction of new technologies and innovations, while increased competition for qualified talent threatens operations and growth,” says Sabeena Hickman, president and CEO of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance. “Professional development and continuing education are the only way forward to thrive in this highly competitive environment.”
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has launched the Center of Excellence, an online, on-demand training hub designed to help pool and hot tub professionals expand their skills and knowledge.
The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo announced the keynote sessions for the upcoming event in Las Vegas from Oct. 22-24.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the publication of its 2024 Business Operations Survey Report. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of key operating data from across the pool and hot tub industry, offering critical benchmarking information for businesses of all sizes and sectors.
The International Pool Spa Patio Expo has opened registration for its 2025 show in Las Vegas on Oct. 22-24.
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.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and POOLCORP announced the launch of Women of Water.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-6 2013 American National Standard for Residential Portable Spas and Swim Spas and is calling for participation in the new PHTA-6 standard writing committee.
“When you know better, you do better,” says Bob Barzilay, owner of Proper pH Pools in East Hampton, New York.
That’s why he and over 250 other hot tub industry professionals are Certified Hot Tub Technicians, an industry designation awarded through the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance that teaches the essentials of servicing portable hot tubs.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the upcoming review and revision of ANSI/APSP/ICC-13 2017 American National Standard for Water Conservation Efficiency in Residential and Public Pools, Spas, Portable Spas and Swim Spas and calls for subject matter expert participation in the new PHTA-13 standard writing committee.
The committee will revise the standard, which addresses the efficient use and conservation of water for residential and public pools, spas, portable spas and swim spas. It is also intended to assist local jurisdictions and other regulatory bodies, where necessary, in their water conservation efforts during drought and impending drought conditions. The anticipated timeline for this project is a year.
All stakeholders, including pool builders, manufacturers, pool service companies, testing laboratories, certifying bodies, pool designers, public health and building code officials, local municipalities, pool and spa operators and the general public are invited to apply for the committee. Read more about how to participate in the process or apply for the committee here.
Interested parties who may not be subject matter experts or active users of the standard are encouraged to attend meetings as observers.
Stakeholders are also invited to submit change requests to the existing standard for inclusion in the revised standard. Change requests can be submitted here and must be submitted by May 14 to be considered.
Committee application forms must be submitted to the PHTA by May 14. For more information, visit the Participate in the Process page or phta.org/standards, or contact April Nowicki, PHTA manager of publications and standards development, at anowicki@phta.org.