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Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
Financial assistance from the Hong Kong government is expected to help the territory's theme park,
Pullman’s Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open two underwater aqua villas this November, exposing guests to
The Mississippi Aquarium has announced an opening date of 30 April 2020. Currently under construction
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Standing more than 2,200 metres (7,200ft) above sea level, a new aquarium just opened in
Equinox and SoulCycle are facing a significant backlash from members after the Washington Post broke
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
The Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, a new ultra-luxury five star hotel in Croatia, has opened
Lux Resorts & Hotels has unveiled its latest Maldivian opening, Lux North Male Atoll, which
Dolphinaris Arizona – a controversial dolphinarium in the desert near Scottsdale, Arizona, US, which opened
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
The US$93m (€82m, £73.8m) Mississippi Aquarium project in Gulfport, US is on course to open
A proposal has been put forward to build a new £10m (US$12.7m, €11.2m) visitor centre
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
SimEx-Iwerks has partnered with Talbot Films to create a new cinematic experience that takes guests
With governments and aquariums worldwide starting to phase out cetacean captivity, French courts have controversially
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
With pressures on cetacean captivity continuing to mount across North America, Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has
Four international design firms are combining to create a new stadium for US baseball team
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Brogent Technologies is launching Q-Ride, set to simulate an
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
A planned visitor centre dedicated to marine birds has revealed details about what guests can
The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought
The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History's hotly-anticipated new wing has made a
A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year
Two aquariums in Japan have left the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) over
The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its
Despite growing sentiment worldwide that large sea creatures – particularly cetaceans – should not be
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Georgia Aquarium created a viral hit ahead of last night’s Super Bowl, with a video
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
Florida's Clearwater Marine Aquarium has broken ground on its US$50m (€44.6m, £38.4m) expansion, a move
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a ban on human contact with Hawaiian
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby did not anticipate having to put an end to orca captivity
SeaWorld’s first attraction outside of North America will be its first not to include killer
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has addressed the possibility of seaside sanctuaries for its whales, stating
Baltimore’s National Aquarium has unveiled a game-changing proposal for dolphin care, with plans for North
The fifth annual Global Wellness Day is set to take place this Saturday, 11 June,
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dolphins news

Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
Following on from its 2017 decision to end its orca stunt shows in favour of
Financial assistance from the Hong Kong government is expected to help the territory's theme park,
Pullman’s Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open two underwater aqua villas this November, exposing guests to
The Mississippi Aquarium has announced an opening date of 30 April 2020. Currently under construction
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Elevate Arena
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Standing more than 2,200 metres (7,200ft) above sea level, a new aquarium just opened in
Equinox and SoulCycle are facing a significant backlash from members after the Washington Post broke
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
The Grand Park Hotel Rovinj, a new ultra-luxury five star hotel in Croatia, has opened
Lux Resorts & Hotels has unveiled its latest Maldivian opening, Lux North Male Atoll, which
Dolphinaris Arizona – a controversial dolphinarium in the desert near Scottsdale, Arizona, US, which opened
Global Wellness Summit
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
The US$93m (€82m, £73.8m) Mississippi Aquarium project in Gulfport, US is on course to open
A proposal has been put forward to build a new £10m (US$12.7m, €11.2m) visitor centre
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
SimEx-Iwerks has partnered with Talbot Films to create a new cinematic experience that takes guests
With governments and aquariums worldwide starting to phase out cetacean captivity, French courts have controversially
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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
With pressures on cetacean captivity continuing to mount across North America, Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has
Four international design firms are combining to create a new stadium for US baseball team
At this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo, Brogent Technologies is launching Q-Ride, set to simulate an
Merlin Entertainments is considering a bid for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, according to an increasing
A planned visitor centre dedicated to marine birds has revealed details about what guests can
The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought
The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History's hotly-anticipated new wing has made a
A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year
Two aquariums in Japan have left the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) over
The Vancouver Park Board’s long-running debate on cetacean captivity has seemingly been brought to its
Despite growing sentiment worldwide that large sea creatures – particularly cetaceans – should not be
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Georgia Aquarium created a viral hit ahead of last night’s Super Bowl, with a video
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
Florida's Clearwater Marine Aquarium has broken ground on its US$50m (€44.6m, £38.4m) expansion, a move
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a ban on human contact with Hawaiian
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby did not anticipate having to put an end to orca captivity
SeaWorld’s first attraction outside of North America will be its first not to include killer
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has addressed the possibility of seaside sanctuaries for its whales, stating
Baltimore’s National Aquarium has unveiled a game-changing proposal for dolphin care, with plans for North
The fifth annual Global Wellness Day is set to take place this Saturday, 11 June,
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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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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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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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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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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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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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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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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.
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
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WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
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