Expert guide to thermals: Starpool

Starpool

From its base at the heart of the Italian Dolomites, Starpool’s wellness concept reflects a passion for quality materials, beautiful shapes and tailormade products

What are the trends currently shaping the delivery of thermal experiences in spas?

The increase in life expectancy is a great achievement of our time, but the real challenge is to accompany it with a good quality of life, increasing the years in health and reducing the probability of contracting chronic diseases.

Healthy ageing translates into a perfect balance between physical and mental wellbeing, the result of a series of good practices oriented towards preventive health – a daily habit of living well and effective management of the effects of stress.

The world of spas plays its part in this process. The approach to products and services has changed. The priority is no longer the silhouette, but the reduction of inflammation, which is at the origin of many age-related pathologies and disorders, and the strengthening of the immune system.

What makes Starpool a great partner for spa thermal experiences?

Our products embody the desire to keep beautiful and fit and our effective methods of use promote profound inner and outer wellbeing. Starpool consultants use advanced technologies and methods validated by science to create beauty and selfcare spaces that are all-encompassing.

At the heart of each of our solutions is the Starpool Method, which expresses our idea of wellbeing – with the individual always at the centre.

We have everything under one roof: consulting, engineering, technical support and training are the four pillars sustaining our whole work. Together, and thanks to the people who are part of our reality, we develop ambitious projects based on our clients’ real needs, supporting and accompanying them through every step.

What are the main considerations for spas investing in thermal equipment?

Spas should work alongside trusted specialists so that no aspect of the wellness project – from the feasibility analysis to completion, from the business plan to operational planning –is left to chance.

Thermal areas must be functional not only from a technical point of view, but for those who have to work in them. They must be comfortable and logistically thought through. Finally, attention should be paid to satisfying the needs of the guest. Every piece of equipment and treatment must have real benefits and contribute to the psycho-physical wellbeing of the individual.

How does your company demonstrate its commitment to sustainability?

‘Be Green’ is our daily commitment for the realisation of sustainable projects. We study the best combination of products for each client’s goals, optimising space and economic resources as well as energy efficiency. We use local raw materials and engage our partners in a process of continuous improvement.

Furthermore, thanks to 50 years’ experience alongside wellness operators, we have developed a series of formats dedicated to the beauty world, each of which aims to be sustainable and advantageous with respect to the available spaces, human resources and investment plans.

How do your services help spas stay ahead of the curve?

We have an internal R&D department and have collected 12 patents and industrial design models over our years of operation. Furthermore, two years ago Starpool formed an internal scientific research department that validates the effectiveness of all our wellness solutions.

We now have relationships with a dense network of universities and international research institutes to increasingly broaden the knowledge and effectiveness of our products for the individual in stress management, sleep improvement, performance enhancement and longevity.

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Green Pack – installed as a standard on all our cabins, this features self-closing doors which, thanks to energy management software, prevent unnecessary leakage of steam, maintaining a constant temperature and optimising the consumption of energy, with an estimated saving of 20%.

Eco-spa technology – the correct software allows for full management of the spa through a remote device, including optimum control of energy peaks, thereby ensuring that the equipment functions with much less energy than the maximum available.

Sim 4.0 – a unique and innovative type of software in the wellness industry, this allows for the predictive maintenance of the spa and its conscious management, thanks to bi-monthly reports that can provide information about the wellness areas, the guests’ preferences and the spa’s energy consumption peaks.

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