The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Technical Advisory Committee has authorized the formation of a task force on above-ground swimming pool ladder safety following recent action by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which granted Petition CP 25-2 regarding child-resistant pool ladders.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the appointment of four faculty members as chairs for the PHTA Center of Excellence, a new education initiative designed to support workforce development and provide high-quality, practical training for professionals across the pool, spa and hot tub industry.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and Pentair Pool are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Pentair Pool serving as the National Water Safety Month Program sponsor. Throughout May, Pentair Pool will leverage its position as an industry-leading manufacturer of pool and spa solutions to help raise awareness of water safety best practices and promote the lifesaving mission of NWSM.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has secured a significant advocacy win with the U.S. Department of Energy regarding enforcement of key requirements in the pool pump motor rule.
The National Water Safety Month Coalition, comprised of the American Red Cross, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and the World Waterpark Association, invites all stakeholders to participate in the monthlong celebration of National Water Safety Month this May. The annual awareness campaign provides water safety education for children and adults before the peak summer swim season.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance and the International Code Council announced the American National Standards Institute approval and publication of ANSI/PHTA/ICC-11 2026 American National Standard for Water Quality in Public Pools and Hot Tubs/Spas.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced the launch of ProAdvantage by PHTA. Developed in partnership with HUB International, ProAdvantage provides PHTA members — ranging from large-scale enterprises to small businesses — access to high-quality benefits and Property & Casualty insurance solutions.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced Aiper as its newest strategic partner. The PHTA Strategic Partnership Program creates special opportunities for companies that promote the association’s initiatives, including education, advocacy and market outreach.
The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo brought together professionals from over 40 countries for three days of education, networking and product innovation, highlighting new technologies shaping the pool, spa and outdoor living industries.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance has launched the Center of Excellence, an online, on-demand training hub designed to help pool and hot tub professionals expand their skills and knowledge.
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance announced this year’s winners of the PHTA International Awards of Excellence. These awards recognize exceptional installations of pools, spas, hot tubs and water features that showcase the most beautiful, creative and innovative work in the industry.
The International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo announced the keynote sessions for the upcoming event in Las Vegas from Oct. 22-24.