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Nick Clamp
I am the MD here at WhatSpa and my job is to keep you informed about the very latest hot tubs on the UK market... the best job in the world! When I'm not being deluged with press releases and hot tub brochures I enjoy star gazing in my hot tub, spending time with my wife Karen and our two children Alex and Josh and the ups and downs of the occasional Doncaster Rovers match. read more
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Dorian Davies
Dorian Davies has been employed in the swimming pool and spa industry for the entire 19 years of his professional life since leaving school after 'A' Levels at 18. Qualifying with distinction from the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers (ISPE) student education course in 1989, Dorian has earned a reputation for his considerable technical knowledge of commercial and domestic... read more
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Jim Lamb
Jim Lamb has over 6 years experience in the pool and spa industry and was formerly a fully qualified mechanical engineer. Jim now runs his own pool and spa retail business, Regency Pools and Spas Ltd. in Churchdown, Gloucestershire. Prior to launching his own business Jim was a regional account manager for the UK's leading pool & spa water treatment specialist Biolab U.K. read more
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Apr
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Hot Tubs Ride UK Recession
Posted by Nick Clamp, in 2. Hot Tubs & GazebosDespite a dire couple of years for the economy in general, growth in the hot tub market has continued to march on as positive word of mouth from the ever growing number of UK hot tubbers continues to drive demand. The number of hot tub dealers has declined slightly due to the lack of banking support for small businesses but this has not dampened the enthusiasm of families who are looking to create their very own “staycation” haven in their own homes.
With the addition of a hot tub adding thousands of pounds to the value of a homes, there is little wonder that homeowners are opting for this all-year-round investment in quality leisure time rather than splashing out on exotic holidays to far flung destinations. With the pound now weaker than a proverbial fluffy kitten, hot tubs continue to be an attractive alternative to expensive holidays abroad. 2010 has already seen a 25% increase in UK demand for hot tubs and there is no sign of a slow down with the promise of a summer of outdoor fun with the World Cup Finals on the horizon.
