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The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has been surging ahead in 2024, empowering members and shaping the future of the industry. By focusing on education, advocacy, research, standards, and codes, PHTA is elevating the industry and helping members sharpen their skills, expand their businesses, and ensure the safety and enjoyment of pools and hot tubs. We’re not just keeping pace with industry trends; we’re leading the charge.

GENESIS®, a company of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)—the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry—and Fluidra, a leading global provider of residential and commercial pool and wellness equipment, are pleased to announce the creation of the Vance Gillette Scholarship. This scholarship was created to honor the memory and legacy of Vance Gillette, a pool industry icon who dedicated his time and talents to elevating the industry for nearly 50 years. Gillette passed away in August 2024 at the age of 75.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, released its Quarterly Pulse Survey (QPS) Report for the third quarter of 2024. The QPS, now publishing its 7^th consecutive quarterly report, shows pool construction revenue remaining strong, with 54% of respondents reporting increased revenue, 17% reporting the same levels, and 31% reporting a decrease during the past quarter.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce the winners of its 2024 Awards, including Builder of the Year, Service Professional of the Year, Retailer of the Year, International Hot Tub Association (IHTA) Hot Tub Retailer of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Chapter of the Year.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is inviting a second round of public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC-5 2011 (R2022) American National Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. The standard in development will be the PHTA/ICC-5 Standard for Residential Inground Swimming Pools. Public review is a fundamental part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards consensus development process.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week November 17-23. The theme of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week is “10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation,” recognizing the events and programs that have helped thousands of individuals learn about the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship Programs. During this week, PHTA will be promoting its two Registered Apprenticeship Programs for people interested in careers as pool maintenance and service professionals and pool installers.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce that Donna Williams has been appointed as Chairwoman of the Board for 2025. Williams is Vice President of Product Management at POOLCORP, a wholesale distributor of swimming pool equipment, parts and supplies, and related outdoor living products.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is now accepting nominations for both the 2024 Greg Garrett Scholarship Award and the 2024 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant. The winners will be honored at the PHTA Awards Luncheon at the World Aquatic Health Conference in Atlantic City, NJ, in January 2025.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, welcomes public review and comments on revisions to the ANSI/APSP/ICC/NPC-12 2016 American National Standard for the Plastering of Swimming Pools and Spas. Public review is a fundamental part of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards consensus development process.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is proud to announce this year’s winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence, sponsored by AQUA Magazine. PHTA’s International Awards of Excellence program is one of the largest, most well-renowned design competitions in the pool and hot tub industry. These distinguished awards recognize exceptional installations of pools, spas, hot tubs, and water features that showcase the most beautiful, creative, and innovative work in the industry.