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Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Standing more than 2,200 metres (7,200ft) above sea level, a new aquarium just opened in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Almost 100 whales illegally captured last year will be released from their sea pens in
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
Debenhams reveals plans to roll out in-store gym concept, Sheffield to host the UK’s first
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Merlin begins
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
With pressures on cetacean captivity continuing to mount across North America, Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year
The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its
Vancouver Aquarium has outlined ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 years, which include the
Vancouver Aquarium has come under fire from animal welfare groups following the second death of
Polin has launched a variety of new products at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando,
A new US-based non-profit organisation is planning to build a home for retired and rescued
A US federal judge has blocked the controversial importation of 18 captured beluga whales off
Henry Chebaane has said he drew inspiration from Azerbaijan’s mineral wealth to design JW Marriott
Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has been chosen by the City of Valencia in Spain to run
Plans by Georgia Aquarium to import 18 beluga whales have met with stern opposition from
Joel Manby has been appointed the new president and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainments, amid hopes
The Parks Aspro Group, Rain Forest and Vancouver Aquarium are all vying for management of
SeaWorld continues to flounder as its year-end report showed a net loss of US$24.5m (€22.6m,
The captive cetacean debate has reared its head again following the death of a beluga
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is seeking federal permission to bring 18 beluga whales, captured
Vancouver Aquarium representatives will appear before the Vancouver Park Board on 26 July in a
An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean
Luxury resort operator Raffles has opened its first Indian Ocean property with the launch of
Vancouver Aquarium has welcomed the city Parks Board's decision not to hold a referendum on
The Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, US, reopened to the public on 23 May,
Architects have been appointed for the proposed redevelopment of Helsinki Zoo, on Korkeasaari Island, in
Bahamas-based casino operator Kerzner International has revealed that it plans to build an aquarium as
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Beluga news

Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Standing more than 2,200 metres (7,200ft) above sea level, a new aquarium just opened in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Almost 100 whales illegally captured last year will be released from their sea pens in
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
Debenhams reveals plans to roll out in-store gym concept, Sheffield to host the UK’s first
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Merlin begins
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
With pressures on cetacean captivity continuing to mount across North America, Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year
The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its
Vancouver Aquarium has outlined ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 years, which include the
Vancouver Aquarium has come under fire from animal welfare groups following the second death of
Polin has launched a variety of new products at the IAAPA trade show in Orlando,
A new US-based non-profit organisation is planning to build a home for retired and rescued
A US federal judge has blocked the controversial importation of 18 captured beluga whales off
Henry Chebaane has said he drew inspiration from Azerbaijan’s mineral wealth to design JW Marriott
Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has been chosen by the City of Valencia in Spain to run
Plans by Georgia Aquarium to import 18 beluga whales have met with stern opposition from
Joel Manby has been appointed the new president and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainments, amid hopes
The Parks Aspro Group, Rain Forest and Vancouver Aquarium are all vying for management of
SeaWorld continues to flounder as its year-end report showed a net loss of US$24.5m (€22.6m,
The captive cetacean debate has reared its head again following the death of a beluga
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is seeking federal permission to bring 18 beluga whales, captured
Vancouver Aquarium representatives will appear before the Vancouver Park Board on 26 July in a
An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean
Luxury resort operator Raffles has opened its first Indian Ocean property with the launch of
Vancouver Aquarium has welcomed the city Parks Board's decision not to hold a referendum on
The Oceanarium at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, US, reopened to the public on 23 May,
Architects have been appointed for the proposed redevelopment of Helsinki Zoo, on Korkeasaari Island, in
Bahamas-based casino operator Kerzner International has revealed that it plans to build an aquarium as
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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Click on a catalogue to view it online
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Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
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Lockers
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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