site.btaAqua Viva Spa in Velingrad Plans Renovation and Expansion of Health Programmes
Aqua Viva Spa Hotel in Velingrad, Southern Bulgaria, plans to renovate its facilities and expand its health programmes with new technologies, manager Plamen Tsankov told BTA on Friday.
The complex aims to develop more personalized services by combining modern equipment with traditional therapies, while improving overall guest comfort. Plans include introducing high-tech procedures and fully upgrading the spa base to enhance both treatment effectiveness and visitor experience.
New therapies are already being introduced, including salt rooms and advanced equipment, with a focus on tailored care for each client.
Tsankov said the development strategy responds to growing interest in health tourism, with an emphasis on modernizing services and expanding programmes such as anti-stress, detox and rehabilitation therapies adapted to individual needs. The complex is also working to attract more foreign visitors through specialized treatment packages and longer stays, while investing in staff training and service standards.
He noted that destinations like Velingrad, known for mineral springs and developed infrastructure, are well suited for health-focused spa tourism. For optimal results, he recommended stays of several days combined with a healthy routine and rest.
BTA presents news from certified spa, wellness, and medical spa centres in Bulgaria in its BG SPA: Salus per aquam, Health Through Water feature. Their total number exceeds 200. The initiative, organized in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism, is linked to Europe's leading health tourism event, the HEALTHXCHANGE SUMMIT, which will be held from May 11 to 13, 2026, in Varna, Sts. Constantine and Helena, Golden Sands, and Albena. BTA will be the event's main media partner.
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