HSA MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE GLOBAL THERMAL THINK TANK IN ISRAEL
Two members of the Hot Springs Association, Jacob Foerstner, owner of Riverbend Hot Springs in Truth or Consequences, NM and Tina Newman with Castle Hot Springs north of Phoenix, AZ joined HSA Executive Director Vicky Nash at the Global Thermal Think Tank from October 29 - 31. Twenty-four hot springs industry professionals represented Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, and the United States. Vicky Nash said, "The international comradery that developed during this journey is invaluable. These strong relationships open up many opportunities for collaboration in the future." The gathering convened in Tel Aviv prior to the Global Wellness Summit. The group toured several historic locations throughout Israel including Synergy Spa overlooking the Dead Sea and the thermo-mineral springs resort Hamat Gader Spa Village Boutique Hotel & Spa. One of the highlights was a talk with geological engineer, Eli Raz, discussing the growing number of sinkholes occurring due to the rapidly receding Dead Sea waters. One detrimental impact was the recent closure of a hot springs resort along it's shoreline. |