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Back Where Everything’s Bigger: Your Guide to Dallas for the 2024 PSP Expo

After two years in the infamous Entertainment Capital of the World, the Pool | Spa | Patio Expo / Deck Expo is making its move from Las Vegas back to Dallas, Texas. Exhibitors and attendees alike can enjoy the last few waves of the Texas heat before winter comes across America for the season. The

Shining a Light on Swimming Pool Standards

Behind every pool pro who is out building, selling, or servicing their customers lies a committee of 100 industry volunteers who are giving up their evenings and weekends to make these jobs profitable, safe — even possible. While the flashier initiatives undertaken by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) promote certifications and advocate for

Pool Nation Women’s Summit Grows

The Pool Nation Women’s Summit has grown into a powerful annual event where women from across the pool and spa industry come together to network, learn, and share their experiences. The unique space not only allows women to form lasting relationships but also leave with actionable insights. From its first year — attended by just

Behind the Scenes: Updating the ISPSC

“The ISPSC [International Swimming Pool and Spa Code] provides a common source for enforceable code language that can be adopted by any state or local authority in the nation. It’s a one-stop shop for safe and correct pool and spa construction and operation,” says Wendy Purser, chair of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)

PHTA Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications

The PHTA Scholarship Program was originally founded to honor public swimming pool and spa operators who have pursued further education to better protect public health. Today, it has expanded to acknowledge the efforts of all PHTA-certified professionals and help them or their immediate family members pursue a college education. If you currently hold a PHTA

Course Offering: GENESIS C201 Offering for Virtual in Spanish

Join PHTA this August to level up your pool building skill set with their comprehensive GENESIS Concrete Pools course! Designed for ambitious builders like you, this course will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills you need to construct beautiful and structurally sound swimming pools. Master the Foundations: Learn about basic pool plumbing and geotechnical,

Diving Into Action for Drowning Prevention

This past May, the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Every Child A Swimmer hosted a VIP event where guests enjoyed a complimentary dinner with drinks and music, meaningful presentations and a first-class diving show. The event, which took place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was hosted by Casey McGovern, the program manager for Every Child

Step Into Swim Announces Partnership With Pentair Pool

Step Into Swim — an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education — has announced that Pentair Pool, an industry-leading manufacturer of pool and spa solutions, has committed as a Diamond Level Sponsor to support Step Into Swim. The partnership, announced at the U.S.

Honoring a Great American Pool and Spa Professional

As a soldier in the U.S. Marine Corps, Grant Smith earned several medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Achievement Medal and the Navy Unit Commendation, along with various other combat awards. Soon after he left the Marines, Smith started