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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

endangered species news

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore will gain a new visitor attraction in the second
Progress is forging ahead for the expansive Red Sea luxury tourism destination spread across 28,000km
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
The future nature of Belfast Zoo is uncertain after a motion was tabled by a
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
About a year and a half after its acquisition was first announced, Utah's Loveland Living
Chester Zoo has had plans approved to build an extensive African savannah habitat adjacent to
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
A new pump room and filtration system designed to enhance an existing sea lion habitat
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on
Walking with ring-tailed lemurs and seeing endangered Asiatic lions in a specially-developed new habitat are
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is on target to spend US$1bn (€859m, £772m)
London practice Baharash Architecture have designed three self-sustaining biodome attractions for the United Arab Emirates
New research has suggested that a third of the world's protected sites – an area
California's San Diego Zoo will later this month open a brand new US$17.4m (€14.6m, £12.8m)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A unique construction created for U2’s most recent world tour has been purchased by Salt
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has signed an agreement with the United
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Britain’s Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster has announced plans for a massive £50m (US$64.6m, €57.5m)
In a new approach to conservation, Zoo Miami is taking the interesting move of selling
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has said that close to half of the world’s natural
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has hired a new CEO, who will
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
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals
After being delayed by almost a year, Rio de Janeiro's R130m (US$40.6m, €37m, £33.4m) aquarium
Banyan Tree is set to open its first property in Morocco in September, and will
Chester Zoo is celebrating after securing a second series of its hit Channel 4 documentary
Pandas are on the agenda for design firm Dan Pearlman, with the Berlin-based practice creating
The Smithsonian and India’s Central Zoo Authority have signed an agreement to launch a training
Intricate geometric patterns of insects cover lurid pink walls inside the recently renovated Renwick Gallery
John Burgess, managing director of Sydney Zoo and founder of Sydney Aquarium, has announced plans
The largest marine aquarium in South America, AquaRio, will open its doors to the public
Chester Zoo has debuted phase two of its £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) Islands project, which is
12,300
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Say no to anything that isn’t critically important to executing your business strategy and be aware that rapid growth is overrated
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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endangered species news

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore will gain a new visitor attraction in the second
Progress is forging ahead for the expansive Red Sea luxury tourism destination spread across 28,000km
Plantasia, a rainforest zoo in Swansea, UK, has been awarded provisional membership of the British
Dade City's Wild Things (DCWT), a privately-owned animal park in Dade, Florida, has been banned
The future nature of Belfast Zoo is uncertain after a motion was tabled by a
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
About a year and a half after its acquisition was first announced, Utah's Loveland Living
Chester Zoo has had plans approved to build an extensive African savannah habitat adjacent to
A new ruling handed down by the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in
A new pump room and filtration system designed to enhance an existing sea lion habitat
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on
Walking with ring-tailed lemurs and seeing endangered Asiatic lions in a specially-developed new habitat are
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is on target to spend US$1bn (€859m, £772m)
London practice Baharash Architecture have designed three self-sustaining biodome attractions for the United Arab Emirates
New research has suggested that a third of the world's protected sites – an area
California's San Diego Zoo will later this month open a brand new US$17.4m (€14.6m, £12.8m)
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
A unique construction created for U2’s most recent world tour has been purchased by Salt
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has signed an agreement with the United
A resort in one of Kenya’s most popular safari destinations is offering guests the chance
Britain’s Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster has announced plans for a massive £50m (US$64.6m, €57.5m)
In a new approach to conservation, Zoo Miami is taking the interesting move of selling
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has said that close to half of the world’s natural
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has hired a new CEO, who will
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
South Korean officials have begun a 10-day inspection of eight of the country’s aquariums following
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
The death of a penguin at a zoo in Mumbai has had major political ramifications
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals
After being delayed by almost a year, Rio de Janeiro's R130m (US$40.6m, €37m, £33.4m) aquarium
Banyan Tree is set to open its first property in Morocco in September, and will
Chester Zoo is celebrating after securing a second series of its hit Channel 4 documentary
Pandas are on the agenda for design firm Dan Pearlman, with the Berlin-based practice creating
The Smithsonian and India’s Central Zoo Authority have signed an agreement to launch a training
Intricate geometric patterns of insects cover lurid pink walls inside the recently renovated Renwick Gallery
John Burgess, managing director of Sydney Zoo and founder of Sydney Aquarium, has announced plans
The largest marine aquarium in South America, AquaRio, will open its doors to the public
Chester Zoo has debuted phase two of its £40m (US$62.2m, €56.4m) Islands project, which is
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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Company profile: seca Ltd
As the world market leader of medical measuring and weighing we take body composition analysis ...
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Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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