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Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, will unveil a
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Madrid city council (Ayuntamiento de Madrid) has set out plans to develop a number of
All of the national parks in Congo and Rwanda featuring primates have closed their doors
Spanish firm Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos have revealed the first concept images of their latest
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), WhiteWater will
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group is understood to be planning an initial public offering for
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Zamperla is set to present new rollercoaster concepts, with
One&Only will open its second Nature Resort this October, the One&Only Nyungwe House resort, set
Spanish architecture firm Cruz y Ortiz have designed a 90,000-capacity football stadium as the centrepiece
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, we look
Dalian Wanda is celebrating the official opening of its Qingdao Movie Metropolis mega-development. The US$7.9bn
China’s central planning body has warned developers about the country’s ongoing theme park boom, raising
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is taking its Radisson Blu brand to Costa Rica, with the
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
An international cricket stadium built using local materials and sustainable building practices has opened in
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
The World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) annual gathering of water leisure professionals took place at West
Sunac China Holdings – which purchased a large part of Wanda’s attractions portfolio in July
The striking new home for Spanish football side Atletico Madrid is ready to host its
Billionaire Hui Ka Yan – majority owner of property developer China Evergrande Group – has
James Reid-Anderson, the chair of Six Flags, has told Wanda that it takes "more than
Following a shock move by Wanda to first sell off the majority of its theme
The INSIDE World Festival of Interiors has announced a shortlist of 78 projects that are
Following a huge CN¥63.18bn (US$9.3bn, €8.15bn, £7.22bn) property deal in a sell-off of Wanda’s tourism
After spending a number of years rapidly developing its tourism assets across China in an
A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country”
One&Only Nature Resorts aims to offer access to “nature’s best kept secrets" and will target
The architecture studio of Kengo Kuma have revealed their design plans for a textured tourist
Rwandan fashion entrepreneur Teta Isibo has been appointed by ecotourism operator Wilderness Safaris to bring
Wanda Hotels & Resorts will become the first Chinese hotel management company to export one
China is planning to attract more investment for its ever-expanding tourism sector, with the country’s
Wanda has recruited Premier Rides to create “one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to
Wanda has announced two US$15bn (€14.2bn, £12bn) development projects in China, signalling chair Wang Jianlin’s
Disney will plough US$1.4bn (€1.3bn, £1.1bn) into upgrading its Hong Kong attraction with Frozen and
An Intamin signature coaster, namely the Vertical Ring Coaster, themed around a soaring dragon, made
ProSlide is introducing Jamberoo Action Park in Jamberoo, Australia and Wanda Hefei Water Park, Hefei,
China’s theme park boom has been identified as a major trend for Asia in this
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Wanda news

Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, will unveil a
Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
Madrid city council (Ayuntamiento de Madrid) has set out plans to develop a number of
All of the national parks in Congo and Rwanda featuring primates have closed their doors
Spanish firm Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos have revealed the first concept images of their latest
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), WhiteWater will
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group is understood to be planning an initial public offering for
Steven Chilton Architects (SCA) have unveiled the first set of renderings for their mesmerising Puzzle
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Zamperla is set to present new rollercoaster concepts, with
One&Only will open its second Nature Resort this October, the One&Only Nyungwe House resort, set
Spanish architecture firm Cruz y Ortiz have designed a 90,000-capacity football stadium as the centrepiece
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, we look
Dalian Wanda is celebrating the official opening of its Qingdao Movie Metropolis mega-development. The US$7.9bn
China’s central planning body has warned developers about the country’s ongoing theme park boom, raising
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is taking its Radisson Blu brand to Costa Rica, with the
As 2017 draws to an end, CLAD looks back at some of the most significant
An international cricket stadium built using local materials and sustainable building practices has opened in
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
The World Waterpark Association’s (WWA) annual gathering of water leisure professionals took place at West
Sunac China Holdings – which purchased a large part of Wanda’s attractions portfolio in July
The striking new home for Spanish football side Atletico Madrid is ready to host its
Billionaire Hui Ka Yan – majority owner of property developer China Evergrande Group – has
James Reid-Anderson, the chair of Six Flags, has told Wanda that it takes "more than
Following a shock move by Wanda to first sell off the majority of its theme
The INSIDE World Festival of Interiors has announced a shortlist of 78 projects that are
Following a huge CN¥63.18bn (US$9.3bn, €8.15bn, £7.22bn) property deal in a sell-off of Wanda’s tourism
After spending a number of years rapidly developing its tourism assets across China in an
A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country”
One&Only Nature Resorts aims to offer access to “nature’s best kept secrets" and will target
The architecture studio of Kengo Kuma have revealed their design plans for a textured tourist
Rwandan fashion entrepreneur Teta Isibo has been appointed by ecotourism operator Wilderness Safaris to bring
Wanda Hotels & Resorts will become the first Chinese hotel management company to export one
China is planning to attract more investment for its ever-expanding tourism sector, with the country’s
Wanda has recruited Premier Rides to create “one of the most cutting-edge attractions ever to
Wanda has announced two US$15bn (€14.2bn, £12bn) development projects in China, signalling chair Wang Jianlin’s
Disney will plough US$1.4bn (€1.3bn, £1.1bn) into upgrading its Hong Kong attraction with Frozen and
An Intamin signature coaster, namely the Vertical Ring Coaster, themed around a soaring dragon, made
ProSlide is introducing Jamberoo Action Park in Jamberoo, Australia and Wanda Hefei Water Park, Hefei,
China’s theme park boom has been identified as a major trend for Asia in this
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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