HOT TUBS
2019 Hot Tubs – The New Season BellagioFalls are amongst a host of standard features on the new Artesian Elite range
Over recent years, hot tubs have been a real success story in the UK and for many involved in the sector, 2018 was another great year. With demand across both domestic and increasingly commercial markets showing no signs of slowing down, manufacturers and distributors are always looking to stay one step ahead of rival brands and a new year brings new opportunities. In this edition, we look at what’s new in this competitive sector By Jon Wadeson
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ith strong demand from both domestic consumers and commercial clients showing no signs of easing up, it seems there’s no stopping the hot tub market in the UK. They have really taken hold across the country – from back gardens to holiday lodges and sports clubs to footballers’ mansions – their popularity has never been greater. Whether used for a social setting or for their hydrotherapy benefits, hot tubs in their various guises have managed to become a mainstream must-have leisure product and well and truly shaken off being viewed as a novelty and sometimes even tacky item. With brands adding new ranges to their offering or further enhancing existing models, plus some new names vying for business in what is already a very competitive market, 2019 could prove to be an interesting year. So what’s new for the season ahead? Well we round up just some of what’s new in this constantly evolving sector.
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NEW FOR 2019 – THE HIGHSPEC ARTESIAN ELITE RANGE Artesian Spas have announced their newest line of luxury, hydrotherapy spas – the Artesian Elite. Designed with the utmost precision and care, the Artesian Elite line has taken years to conceive, construct and perfect. The newest range is the perfect convergence of luxury, technology and power and will replace the Platinum Elite line. All the moulds have been completely redesigned to give a sleek and futuristic look and the company are also excited to be able to introduce a 7ft spa into the range – the Eagle Crest.
Midnight Glow lighting is an optional extra on the new Artesian Elite range of hot tubs
From largest to smallest, the new line consists of: the Pelican Bay, the Piper Glen, the Dove Canyon, the Eagle Crest and the Quail Ridge. Seating capacity ranges from nine people to four / five. The new contemporary design for each spa features a high back (42”) with integrated
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