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The Intamin group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of UK immersive attractions specialist
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
The Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta, US, has appointed Dr Brian Davis as its new president
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
More than 40,000 people from over 100 countries are descending on Orlando, Florida, ahead of
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is set to undergo expansion, with a large seal exhibit
A new high-tech aquarium that developers claim will be a model for future aquarium projects
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
With weather-related incidents seemingly on the increase in terms of frequency and intensity, zoos and
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Gateway is offering
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) aquarium is being slated for Basel, Switzerland, due to
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, CenterEdge Software will be on hand to discuss your
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Aquatic Development Group (ADG) will showcase two of its
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Penny Press Factory are actively searching for distributors around
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo,Vekoma management will be on hand to discuss its biggest
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Zamperla is set to present new rollercoaster concepts, with
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Huss Park Attraction will present its Explorer film based
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simtec is presenting its ScreenFlite media information system under
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, JRA will discuss its involvement with the Mascot Hall
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Proslide will showcase its new innovations, the RallyRacer and
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Rocas & Design, a world leading provider of turnkey
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simex-Iwerks will be demoing its flying 4D Vertical Experience,
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Intamin will be presenting a number of new LSM
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aquariums news

The Intamin group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of UK immersive attractions specialist
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
Experience design firm JRA has been acquired by live entertainment specialist RWS Entertainment Group. The
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
As the leisure and attractions industry continues to recover and look to the future, IAAPA,
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
The Georgia Aquarium, in Atlanta, US, has appointed Dr Brian Davis as its new president
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Happy New Year to all our readers! After a year that was packed with new
More than 40,000 people from over 100 countries are descending on Orlando, Florida, ahead of
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is set to undergo expansion, with a large seal exhibit
A new high-tech aquarium that developers claim will be a model for future aquarium projects
Jim Pattison Jr, president of Ripley Entertainment, will lead as its chair IAAPA in 2022
With weather-related incidents seemingly on the increase in terms of frequency and intensity, zoos and
At this year's IAAPA Expo Europe (IEE), formerly the Euro Attractions Show, Gateway is offering
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Dan Ashe doesn't see the holding of different viewpoints as an obstacle to co-operation; in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Interspectral, a Swedish visualisation software company has announced new projects with both the Dutch National
A new 10,000sq m (107,639sq ft) aquarium is being slated for Basel, Switzerland, due to
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, CenterEdge Software will be on hand to discuss your
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Aquatic Development Group (ADG) will showcase two of its
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Penny Press Factory are actively searching for distributors around
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo,Vekoma management will be on hand to discuss its biggest
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Zamperla is set to present new rollercoaster concepts, with
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Huss Park Attraction will present its Explorer film based
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Simtec is presenting its ScreenFlite media information system under
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, JRA will discuss its involvement with the Mascot Hall
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Proslide will showcase its new innovations, the RallyRacer and
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Rocas & Design, a world leading provider of turnkey
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
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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Industrial washing machines
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Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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