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Luxury eco-resort Kisawa Sanctuary has launched with a soft opening on Mozambique's subtropical island of
Billed as the world’s first 3D printed resort, Kisawa Sanctuary a luxury eco-resort and spa
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Holiday complex Whalesborough Cottages and Spa in Bude, North Cornwall, has enhanced its visitor experience
Dorte Mandrup and her studio have won a competition to design an attraction dedicated to
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
Standing more than 2,200 metres (7,200ft) above sea level, a new aquarium just opened in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Almost 100 whales illegally captured last year will be released from their sea pens in
The US Air Force Academy in Colorado reopened the base's planetarium for the first time
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A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
Debenhams reveals plans to roll out in-store gym concept, Sheffield to host the UK’s first
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Merlin begins
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
With governments and aquariums worldwide starting to phase out cetacean captivity, French courts have controversially
With pressures on cetacean captivity continuing to mount across North America, Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
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
The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
A new exhibition showcasing the evolutionary journey of Blue Whales will be revealed at the
A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year
Just over a year after SeaWorld announced plans to end its controversial orca breeding plan,
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
Vancouver Aquarium has outlined ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 years, which include the
Just days since SeaWorld San Diego announced its final orca show would be held on
SeaWorld will take the next big step in its company-wide evolution this Sunday (8 January),
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
South Korean architect Moon Hoon has designed an unusually-formed museum dedicated to the folk story
Vancouver Aquarium has come under fire from animal welfare groups following the second death of
Universal Orlando has revealed further details about its highly anticipated Volcano Bay waterpark, including a
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Research
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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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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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As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
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Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
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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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As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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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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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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whales news

Luxury eco-resort Kisawa Sanctuary has launched with a soft opening on Mozambique's subtropical island of
Billed as the world’s first 3D printed resort, Kisawa Sanctuary a luxury eco-resort and spa
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Holiday complex Whalesborough Cottages and Spa in Bude, North Cornwall, has enhanced its visitor experience
Dorte Mandrup and her studio have won a competition to design an attraction dedicated to
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
Standing more than 2,200 metres (7,200ft) above sea level, a new aquarium just opened in
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
The keeping of whales, dolphins and porpoises for entertainment – as well as the breeding,
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
Almost 100 whales illegally captured last year will be released from their sea pens in
The US Air Force Academy in Colorado reopened the base's planetarium for the first time
Elevate
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
Travel operator TUI is to come under pressure from the animal rights action group PETA
SeaWorld says that the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) criminal investigation into its response to
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
Debenhams reveals plans to roll out in-store gym concept, Sheffield to host the UK’s first
The latest Attractions Management News Flash Video is now live! In this broadcast, Merlin begins
Merlin chief executive Nick Varney has reiterated the company's stance on cetacean captivity, as it
Georgia Aquarium – once the largest aquarium in the world – has revealed it’s planning a
With governments and aquariums worldwide starting to phase out cetacean captivity, French courts have controversially
With pressures on cetacean captivity continuing to mount across North America, Canada’s Vancouver Aquarium has
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
In a year of ups, downs, loops and scoops, Attractions Management looks back at some
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
The last captive orca born under SeaWorld’s care has died after contracting what was thought
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
A new exhibition showcasing the evolutionary journey of Blue Whales will be revealed at the
A five-month investigation into the deaths of two beluga whales at Vancouver Aquarium last year
Just over a year after SeaWorld announced plans to end its controversial orca breeding plan,
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
Vancouver Aquarium has outlined ambitious expansion plans for the next 12 years, which include the
Just days since SeaWorld San Diego announced its final orca show would be held on
SeaWorld will take the next big step in its company-wide evolution this Sunday (8 January),
SeaWorld has finally confirmed the location for its Middle Eastern attraction, announcing a partnership with
South Korean architect Moon Hoon has designed an unusually-formed museum dedicated to the folk story
Vancouver Aquarium has come under fire from animal welfare groups following the second death of
Universal Orlando has revealed further details about its highly anticipated Volcano Bay waterpark, including a
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Recent work includes a gym refurb for a number of Everyone Active sites and a full range of merchandise for the Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race
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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO Global Fitness
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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