The power of water is far-reaching; in the geothermal arena especially, mineral waters are known for their wellness, health, hygienic and therapeutic benefits. Janet Abbott is the board president of the Balneology Association of North America (BANA)—an organization that supports the research, information and education of medicinal springs. Balneology boils down to the study of Continue Reading
For Dr. Jonathan Paul De Vierville, Ph.D., MSSW, LCSW, LPC, health and wellness has transcended into all areas of his career. Based in Texas, he’s an educator, business owner and author. De Vierville is the director, founder and owner of The Alamo Plaza Spa at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. He received Continue Reading
Mark Begich wears many different hats, from former senator to current hot springs owner. Over the past 40 years, Begich has been a businessman, entrepreneur, CEO and leader of creative startups. He’s also gained experience in commercial and residential real estate, retail sales, travel and tourism, business consulting, mergers and acquisitions of public utilities and Continue Reading
No one knows Montana hot springs quite like Jeff Birkby. With an educational background in biology, plant ecology and energy, environment and sustainable development, Birkby has been able to cultivate a career within the geothermal sector. His professional passion for thermal waters began over 25 years ago, when he began as a geothermal energy specialist Continue Reading
Mark your calendar for the next Hot Springs Connection conference to be held on May 17-20, 2021 at the beautiful Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in Paradise, Montana. HOT SPRINGS CONNECTION CONFERENCE Established in 2018, the Hot Springs Connection conference is the first and only event designed specifically for owners and operators of thermal mineral Continue Reading
The Hot Springs Connection conference is the first and only event in the United States developed especially for hot springs facility owners and operators. A full spectrum of topics are discussed at sessions ranging from heritage preservation, water stewardship, natural resource protection and standardizing regulatory requirements to utilizing geothermal energy in unique ways, wellness trends, Continue Reading
Thermal waters are special. Each one is a unique, naturally occurring phenomenon. You can’t just build a hot springs spa anywhere. The geothermal conditions have to be exactly right. Recognizing the lack of a unified national tourism marketing effort, Vicky Nash launched a new website called Hot Springs of America that lists and maps every Continue Reading
The Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop (CHHSL) was created to encourage travelers to explore the attractions along a scenic 720-mile route in the western half of the state highlighting Chaffee County, Pagosa Springs, Ouray County, Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs. Each resort area has multiple mineral hot springs facilities ranging from small intimate spas to Continue Reading
Specializing in geothermal tourism, Vicky Nash is the founder and CEO of the Hot Springs Connection. Vicky also created the Hot Springs of America website and manages the Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop marketing campaign. She is a founding board member of the Hot Springs Business & Trade Association and a member of the Global Continue Reading
Spa Business, a magazine and website resource for the spa industry, recently posted an article with an overview of the 2019 Hot Springs Connection Conference. “This is an important collaboration to unify the hot springs resort industry in this country,” said Vicky Nash, the event’s founder and organiser. “Together we can enhance public perception about Continue Reading