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The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 PHTA Scholarship: Richard Hauser, Cecilia Oseguera, Egan Barzilay, and Kaitlyn Forney. The PHTA Scholarship Program was founded to honor public swimming pool or spa operators who have pursued further education to better protect public health and now provides funding for PHTA certified professionals or their immediate family members to put towards their college tuition.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, has awarded the 2024 Greg Garrett Scholarship to Matthew Ryther, Service Manager at Acqua Pura Pool Service Inc., and Jeff Johnson, President of Midwest Pools LLC. The winners were honored during an awards ceremony at the 2025 World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) in Atlantic City, NJ, on January 28, 2025.

Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, announced that the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA) Foundation has become a Diamond Level supporter, thanks to a generous $100,000 donation. The NESPA Foundation presented this donation to Step Into Swim during The Pool & Spa Show powered by NESPA in Atlantic City, NJ, continuing its multi-year commitment to increasing access to lifesaving swim lessons in and around the Northeast.

Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education, announced that Pentair Pool, an industry-leading manufacturer of pool and spa solutions, has committed $100,000 to the program. The continued partnership, announced at The Pool & Spa Show powered by the Northeast Spa & Pool Association in Atlantic City, NJ, is part of Pentair Pool’s company-wide commitment to water safety education and drowning prevention.

Hayward Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HAYW) President and CEO Kevin Holleran presented a $100,000 donation – in honor of the company’s 100^th year anniversary – to Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA).

Fluidra, a leading global provider of residential and commercial pool and wellness equipment, announced its continued partnership with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance’s (PHTA) Step Into Swim initiative which is dedicated to creating more swimmers through safe swim education.

The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is inviting a third 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) 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.