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A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May,
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
In April 2021, a secluded wildlife safari camp in Botswana will reopen, unveiling revamped facilities
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The team at Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, are happy to
Eye In The Sky have produced two inhabitable bubbles in which guests can stay for
Sometimes public opinion, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit all align, and all three seem to
Work has commenced on the restoration of the Grade II-listed Power Hall at the Science
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that landscape-designer-turned-architect Bill Bensley will deliver a keynote
Germany's Circus Roncalli has replaced its live animals with holograms in an attempt to raise
The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions
A transformation process at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia, US, is on course to open in
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Vienna has been added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage in Danger, while notable sites
In a new approach to conservation, Zoo Miami is taking the interesting move of selling
The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History's hotly-anticipated new wing has made a
The Queen has officially launched a new £2m (US$2.5m, €2.3m) elephant centre at Whipsnade Zoo
China’s government has announced plans to create a 27,000sq km (10sq mi) national park for
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has condemned the actions of poachers who broke
A brand new waterpark has opened in Surat, India, the first phase of the multi-million-dollar
Stadiums and arenas built for events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games
Populous is aiming to secure 10 major projects in China over the next five years
Since opening its US$57m (€51.5m, £43.7m) African Adventure, California’s Fresno Chaffee Zoo has experienced a
North Korea’s government has unveiled a new nature museum and a complete redesign of its
A social study looking into the welfare of elephants in captivity has found that good
A tunnel, once used by terrorists during Malaysia’s Emergency era between 1948-1960, is set to
A new US-based non-profit organisation is planning to build a home for retired and rescued
Ireland’s Dublin Zoo has been protecting flamingos and ostrich eggs from nighttime attack thanks to
Thailand’s Anantara Golden Triangle resort has launched a new wellness programme, “Where Wellness Meets Nature,”
Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam is home to some 750 species of animals, including zebras,
Oregon Zoo has debuted its new US$57m (€52.1m, £37.9m) Elephant Lands exhibit, concluding an eight-year
Oklahoma’s Tulsa Zoo has announced plans for a US$16m (€14.3m, £10.4m) Asian animal exhibit slated
John Burgess, managing director of Sydney Zoo and founder of Sydney Aquarium, has announced plans
Elephants at the Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park at Zoo Zurich, in Switzerland, now have an
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elephants news

A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May,
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
West Midland Safari Park in Bewdley, Worcestershire, UK, has launched an "immersive overnight wildlife experience",
In April 2021, a secluded wildlife safari camp in Botswana will reopen, unveiling revamped facilities
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The team at Red Raion, the CGI studio specialised in media-based attractions, are happy to
Eye In The Sky have produced two inhabitable bubbles in which guests can stay for
Sometimes public opinion, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit all align, and all three seem to
Work has commenced on the restoration of the Grade II-listed Power Hall at the Science
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that landscape-designer-turned-architect Bill Bensley will deliver a keynote
Germany's Circus Roncalli has replaced its live animals with holograms in an attempt to raise
The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions
A transformation process at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia, US, is on course to open in
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Vienna has been added to Unesco’s list of World Heritage in Danger, while notable sites
In a new approach to conservation, Zoo Miami is taking the interesting move of selling
The architect behind the American Museum of Natural History's hotly-anticipated new wing has made a
The Queen has officially launched a new £2m (US$2.5m, €2.3m) elephant centre at Whipsnade Zoo
China’s government has announced plans to create a 27,000sq km (10sq mi) national park for
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has condemned the actions of poachers who broke
A brand new waterpark has opened in Surat, India, the first phase of the multi-million-dollar
Stadiums and arenas built for events such as the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games
Populous is aiming to secure 10 major projects in China over the next five years
Since opening its US$57m (€51.5m, £43.7m) African Adventure, California’s Fresno Chaffee Zoo has experienced a
North Korea’s government has unveiled a new nature museum and a complete redesign of its
A social study looking into the welfare of elephants in captivity has found that good
A tunnel, once used by terrorists during Malaysia’s Emergency era between 1948-1960, is set to
A new US-based non-profit organisation is planning to build a home for retired and rescued
Ireland’s Dublin Zoo has been protecting flamingos and ostrich eggs from nighttime attack thanks to
Thailand’s Anantara Golden Triangle resort has launched a new wellness programme, “Where Wellness Meets Nature,”
Artis Royal Zoo in Amsterdam is home to some 750 species of animals, including zebras,
Oregon Zoo has debuted its new US$57m (€52.1m, £37.9m) Elephant Lands exhibit, concluding an eight-year
Oklahoma’s Tulsa Zoo has announced plans for a US$16m (€14.3m, £10.4m) Asian animal exhibit slated
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Elephants at the Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park at Zoo Zurich, in Switzerland, now have an
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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
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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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
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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