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Great Barrier Reef news

Cairns Aquarium in Australia has been put up for sale, as the visitor attraction's directors
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
Designs have been revealed for the world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility, to be located
With certain turbulent times for the global tourism and visitor attractions sectors, governments around the
The first installation of the Museum of Underwater Art – a series of inter-tidal and
Guy Heywood has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer with Six Senses
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
After suffering a number of delays, work on the AU$50m (US$39.6m, €33.7m, £30.7m) Cairns Aquarium
Vienna has been added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage in Danger, while notable sites
Unesco’s World Heritage Centre has said that its listed reefs are likely to disappear by
With warming waters devastating parts of the Great Barrier Reef, the Australia Institute – a
Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia is trialling swimming experiences with humpback whales, which the
The World Heritage Centre has urged the planet’s governments to expand its World Heritage programme
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Work has started on Cairns’ AU$50m (US$36.4m, €33.2m, £23.3m) aquarium and reef research centre, due
A new report has warned that nearly a third of the world’s natural heritage sites
Appointment of a main contractor to build a AU$50m (US$36.4m, €33.2m, £23.3m) aquarium in Cairns,
The Great Barrier Reef’s heritage status could be in jeopardy after UNESCO revealed it was
Australian company White Horse Australia – which has strong ties to one of China’s best
Significant threats such as invasive species, logging, poaching and climate change are endangering more than
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Skincare company Amala has announced four new partnerships with spas at luxury hotels and resorts
Kerzner International Holdings has entered into a partnership with Bahrain-based Sevens Holding to develop and
A prototype design for an attraction, conceived by Hong Kong’s OVA Studio, could recreate the
A giant inflatable turtle the size of a house has been installed in Australia's Sydney
Design work on an AUS$50m (US$46.3m, €33.5m, £27.5m) aquarium based on the Great Barrier Reef
The Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort & Spa is expected to open in July 2014
Earlier this month the Foreign Investment Review Board allowed Aquis to purchase 340 hectares of
Australia’s luxury island resort – Hayman, Great Barrier Reef – is to undergo a multi-million
Chinese billionaire Tony Fung’s A$4.2bn (US$3.75bn, £2.4bn) mega leisure development in Cairns, Australia has moved
Australia’s Queensland state government has approved an AU$600m (US$617m, 472m euro, £408m) resort for Great
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is seeking comments on its new draft
Plans for a AUD$3bn (£1.7bn, US$2.7bn, €1.9bn) themed entertainment destination called Tropical Paradise Resort have
A new strategy has been launched in an attempt to protect the Great Barrier Reef
A new spa concept and treatment menu have been introduced at the spa within the
Sydney Aquarium has launched a series of exciting new interactive and educational adventures for the
The Voyages group of resorts and spas in Australia has been put up for sale.
Australia's Sydney Aquarium celebrated its 20th birthday this month with special guest, Olympic swimmer Brooke
The former CEO for the Volvo Ocean Race around the world is to become the
Sydney Aquarium has launched a new glass-bottomed boat ride to allow guests to get even
Additions to the management team at the Qualia resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, have
A new destination spa is to open at Australia’s Qualia resort, located on Hamilton Island
A new destination spa within Australia’s Qualia resort, located on Hamilton Island in the Great
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Great Barrier Reef news

Cairns Aquarium in Australia has been put up for sale, as the visitor attraction's directors
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
Designs have been revealed for the world’s first dedicated coral conservation facility, to be located
With certain turbulent times for the global tourism and visitor attractions sectors, governments around the
The first installation of the Museum of Underwater Art – a series of inter-tidal and
Guy Heywood has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer with Six Senses
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
After suffering a number of delays, work on the AU$50m (US$39.6m, €33.7m, £30.7m) Cairns Aquarium
Vienna has been added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage in Danger, while notable sites
Unesco’s World Heritage Centre has said that its listed reefs are likely to disappear by
With warming waters devastating parts of the Great Barrier Reef, the Australia Institute – a
Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia is trialling swimming experiences with humpback whales, which the
The World Heritage Centre has urged the planet’s governments to expand its World Heritage programme
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Work has started on Cairns’ AU$50m (US$36.4m, €33.2m, £23.3m) aquarium and reef research centre, due
A new report has warned that nearly a third of the world’s natural heritage sites
Appointment of a main contractor to build a AU$50m (US$36.4m, €33.2m, £23.3m) aquarium in Cairns,
The Great Barrier Reef’s heritage status could be in jeopardy after UNESCO revealed it was
Australian company White Horse Australia – which has strong ties to one of China’s best
Significant threats such as invasive species, logging, poaching and climate change are endangering more than
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Skincare company Amala has announced four new partnerships with spas at luxury hotels and resorts
Kerzner International Holdings has entered into a partnership with Bahrain-based Sevens Holding to develop and
A prototype design for an attraction, conceived by Hong Kong’s OVA Studio, could recreate the
A giant inflatable turtle the size of a house has been installed in Australia's Sydney
Design work on an AUS$50m (US$46.3m, €33.5m, £27.5m) aquarium based on the Great Barrier Reef
The Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Resort & Spa is expected to open in July 2014
Earlier this month the Foreign Investment Review Board allowed Aquis to purchase 340 hectares of
Australia’s luxury island resort – Hayman, Great Barrier Reef – is to undergo a multi-million
Chinese billionaire Tony Fung’s A$4.2bn (US$3.75bn, £2.4bn) mega leisure development in Cairns, Australia has moved
Australia’s Queensland state government has approved an AU$600m (US$617m, 472m euro, £408m) resort for Great
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is seeking comments on its new draft
Plans for a AUD$3bn (£1.7bn, US$2.7bn, €1.9bn) themed entertainment destination called Tropical Paradise Resort have
A new strategy has been launched in an attempt to protect the Great Barrier Reef
A new spa concept and treatment menu have been introduced at the spa within the
Sydney Aquarium has launched a series of exciting new interactive and educational adventures for the
The Voyages group of resorts and spas in Australia has been put up for sale.
Australia's Sydney Aquarium celebrated its 20th birthday this month with special guest, Olympic swimmer Brooke
The former CEO for the Volvo Ocean Race around the world is to become the
Sydney Aquarium has launched a new glass-bottomed boat ride to allow guests to get even
Additions to the management team at the Qualia resort on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, have
A new destination spa is to open at Australia’s Qualia resort, located on Hamilton Island
A new destination spa within Australia’s Qualia resort, located on Hamilton Island in the Great
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create PT
Create PT is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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