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The MERKÚR conference is organized annually by the Faculty of Commerce of the University of Economics in Bratislava and is aimed at doctoral students and young researchers. It offers a space for sharing current research topics and establishing professional contacts. Our colleague Daniel Bečvář, in collaboration with Lenka Pekarovičová, a doctoral student at the host faculty who completed a professional internship at our Institute, presented a paper entitled "Indicators [...]

A new scientific article has been published in a professional journal focusing on the use of virtual reality technology in spa treatment. The study summarizes the results of a project to implement VR in spa care, which was launched in 2021 and has now resulted in this significant scientific output. We have thus become the first facility in the Czech Republic to collaborate with VR Medical […]

We have successfully presented the progress to date of the strategic project Spa Research Center (CLV), funded by the Fair Transformation Operational Program, at a meeting with representatives of the Karlovy Vary Region, the Ministry of the Environment, and the State Environmental Fund. The evaluation confirms that the project is meeting its key objectives and developing according to the planned schedule. The interim evaluation highlights positive results: the project is running according to schedule […]

Our director, Ing. Alina Huseynli, MBA, was invited by the Federation of Trade Unions of Uzbekistan to attend an international conference focused on spa treatment, balneology, and healthcare, which took place in Tashkent. As part of the professional program, a strategic project called the Spa Research Center was presented, along with selected research activities. The presentation focused on linking traditional spa care with research [...].

We bring you a look back at the successful Future SPAce by ILaB showcase event, which took place in April 2025, alongside the Modern Technologies in Spa Conference. Our partners had the opportunity to present their products and services related to the spa industry in the beautiful Zander Hall at the Imperial Spa. We are also preparing this commercial zone for our partners [...]

Did you know that while the number of spa accommodation facilities is declining in Bavaria, it is growing significantly in Czechia? This trend was discussed at the XB-CON 2025 international conference in Františkovy Lázně, where we, together with the Faculty of Economics of the University of West Bohemia, presented the latest results of the Spa Research Center project. What did the research show? Doc. Jaroslav Dokoupil and Mgr. Daniel Bečvář presented a comparison of spa locations in […]

At the invitation of our Lithuanian partners, we participated in a healthcare forum in the city of Palanga. Our Lithuanian colleagues have been consulting with us for some time about their intention to establish a research institution similar to our Institute. Therefore, the Vice-Chairman of the Institute Council, RNDr. Tomáš Vylita, Ph.D., spoke at the forum and presented our entire journey, from the initial concepts to a fully functioning research infrastructure. […]

We have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Association of Hotels and Restaurants of the Czech Republic and the Faculty of Education at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. The memorandum represents an important step towards the systematic interconnection of higher education, research, and practice in the field of spa treatment, medical wellness, and healthcare. The main objectives of the cooperation are: to support and develop study programs at the Faculty of Education of the University of West Bohemia, especially in the fields of kinesiology […]

We were present at the 23rd Congress of the Federation of Endocrine Societies of Southeast Asia in Vietnam! The Chairman of our Institute's Board, Ladislav Špišák, MD, PhD, presented our joint research on diabetes mellitus, conducted in cooperation with the University Hospital in Plzeň. This international congress was a great opportunity to showcase Czech balneological research on a global level and also provided valuable contacts and inspiration […]

At the invitation of the Medical University of Varna, we had a wonderful opportunity to present our strategic project, the Spa Research Center, at the international conference Science and Technologies in Biomedicine. We are delighted by the interest in Czech spa treatment and its scientific development, and we greatly appreciate the invitation. Cooperation with the Medical University of Varna is of exceptional importance to us – the university is […]

We participated in the 5th annual conference of the Platform for Just Transition in Brussels. The conference summarized the achievements of the Just Transition Operational Program to date, presented inspiring projects and cross-border cooperation, and addressed key issues of sustainability and future financing options.We are also very pleased that the Czech Republic was recognized at the conference as a "Leader in the implementation of the Just Transition Fund (JTF)" [...]

We attended a festive reception hosted by the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Munich on the occasion of the upcoming national holiday on 28 October. Together with the City of Karlovy Vary, we presented the Czech spa industry as an important part of cultural heritage and at the same time we presented the Karlovy Vary Region as a centre of spa research and innovation. We focused on connecting tradition with modern [...]