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Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard is building a dramatic new dive coaster for SeaWorld San
Oman Aquarium has opened in the country’s capital of Muscat, becoming the largest aquarium in
Elevate Arena
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated
A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) aquarium is being slated for Basel, Switzerland, due to
A waterpark development is among a number of attractions included in the the redevelopment of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
A new scientific and cultural complex exploring the world of polar bears, penguins, icebergs and
Ground has broken on a US$3.3m (€3.1m, £2.6m) extension at the Aquarium of Niagara, being
Alliance Leisure
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One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Georgia Aquarium created a viral hit ahead of last night’s Super Bowl, with a video
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
A 200,000sq ft (18,500sq m) aquarium – part of a US$175m (€155.5m, £133.8m) leisure complex
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, has announced a US$125m (€111m, £87m) fundraising campaign for
Detroit Zoo has debuted its new US$30m (€26.5m, £21.1m) penguin habitat, with the state-of-the-art enclosure
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have unveiled their masterplan for an urban neighbourhood in Pittsburgh on
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sally Corporation of Florida has launched a life sized animated show in the Ice Palace
San Diego Zoo is about to embark on what will be the California attraction’s largest
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced a new scheme aiming to save
Ohio’s Toledo Zoo has today (27 March) reopened its aquarium following a near three-year, US$25m
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, has announced plans for a US$65.4m (€57.2m,
A massive aquarium is at the centre of plans for Casablanca, Morocco, to lure in
Toledo Zoo in Ohio is entering the final stages of a three-year, US$25m (€21.5m, £16.4m)
NHL team the Pittsburgh Penguins made an extra special start to the season with Robe’s
An oceanarium in Bournemouth, UK, is set to become home to a new colony of
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has signed a deal with Chinese theme park operator Haichang Holdings
London Zoo has a party animal problem and it’s not the penguins or tigers, who
Nashville Zoo in Tennessee, US, has announced plans for further expansion on the zoo’s existing
Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre has opened its brand new attraction – Penguin Ice Adventure
Kansas City Zoo has used Google Glass to launch a video detailing the life of
Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre is to see the opening of a new £2.5m attraction
Distributor nWave Pictures has acquired the worldwide giant screen distribution rights to a new film,
Edinburgh Zoo, currently celebrating its centenary year, has reopened its penguins' enclosure following a £750,000
Edinburgh Zoo has unveiled plans for its new penguin area, Penguins Rock, which will be
SeaWorld Orlando has revealed details of its new Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin attraction, due
Image: Edinburgh Zoo's current penguin enclosure Edinburgh Zoo has announced the launch of its new
Attractions industry veteran Ian Cunningham has taken over the Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water
US attractions SeaWorld and Busch Gardens has awarded more than US$1m (£620,000) towards the conservation
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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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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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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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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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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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Penguins news

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
It's been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been there
Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard is building a dramatic new dive coaster for SeaWorld San
Oman Aquarium has opened in the country’s capital of Muscat, becoming the largest aquarium in
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Oklahoma City Zoo has plans for a new African enclosure that would see a dedicated
A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) aquarium is being slated for Basel, Switzerland, due to
A waterpark development is among a number of attractions included in the the redevelopment of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
A new scientific and cultural complex exploring the world of polar bears, penguins, icebergs and
Ground has broken on a US$3.3m (€3.1m, £2.6m) extension at the Aquarium of Niagara, being
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Georgia Aquarium created a viral hit ahead of last night’s Super Bowl, with a video
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
A 200,000sq ft (18,500sq m) aquarium – part of a US$175m (€155.5m, £133.8m) leisure complex
Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois, has announced a US$125m (€111m, £87m) fundraising campaign for
Detroit Zoo has debuted its new US$30m (€26.5m, £21.1m) penguin habitat, with the state-of-the-art enclosure
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) have unveiled their masterplan for an urban neighbourhood in Pittsburgh on
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sally Corporation of Florida has launched a life sized animated show in the Ice Palace
San Diego Zoo is about to embark on what will be the California attraction’s largest
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced a new scheme aiming to save
Ohio’s Toledo Zoo has today (27 March) reopened its aquarium following a near three-year, US$25m
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, has announced plans for a US$65.4m (€57.2m,
A massive aquarium is at the centre of plans for Casablanca, Morocco, to lure in
Toledo Zoo in Ohio is entering the final stages of a three-year, US$25m (€21.5m, £16.4m)
NHL team the Pittsburgh Penguins made an extra special start to the season with Robe’s
An oceanarium in Bournemouth, UK, is set to become home to a new colony of
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has signed a deal with Chinese theme park operator Haichang Holdings
London Zoo has a party animal problem and it’s not the penguins or tigers, who
Nashville Zoo in Tennessee, US, has announced plans for further expansion on the zoo’s existing
Birmingham’s National Sea Life Centre has opened its brand new attraction – Penguin Ice Adventure
Kansas City Zoo has used Google Glass to launch a video detailing the life of
Birmingham's National Sea Life Centre is to see the opening of a new £2.5m attraction
Distributor nWave Pictures has acquired the worldwide giant screen distribution rights to a new film,
Edinburgh Zoo, currently celebrating its centenary year, has reopened its penguins' enclosure following a £750,000
Edinburgh Zoo has unveiled plans for its new penguin area, Penguins Rock, which will be
SeaWorld Orlando has revealed details of its new Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin attraction, due
Image: Edinburgh Zoo's current penguin enclosure Edinburgh Zoo has announced the launch of its new
Attractions industry veteran Ian Cunningham has taken over the Birdland Park and Gardens in Bourton-on-the-Water
US attractions SeaWorld and Busch Gardens has awarded more than US$1m (£620,000) towards the conservation
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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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.
Company profiles
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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Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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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WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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