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  Project preview: Cave paintings
Technology is taking people into the Mogao Caves in China virtually More>>
 
  Architect's focus: Bennett's Associates
The renowned Royal Shakespeare Theatre is now a contemporary visitor attraction, following a six-year transformation. Architect Simon Erridge tells Julie Cramer about the triumphs and challenges of the project More>>
 
  Member retention: Problem solving
Melvyn Hillsdon outlines the initial steps in the development of a retention strategy, including how to gain an understanding of the problem More>>
 
  Eco design: Building gone green
We look at four recent sustainably designed visitor attraction projects to find out the benefits of going green More>>
 
  Tennis: Building on a rising profile
Nick Clowes looks at the strategy behind the LTA's investment into Edgbaston Priory Club's redevelopment More>>
 
  New openings: Development pipeline
A breakdown of planned attractions developments by market sector. analysis and trends More>>
 
  Briefing: Sodexo launches worldwide sustainability strategy
Hospitality businesses of all shapes and sizes have a role to play in helping the industry and clients to embrace more sustainable development. Despite the industry's incredible variety, a simple but well structured approach goes a long way More>>
 
  Project review: French revolution
BRC's Bart Dohmen takes delight in the spectacular shows performed at theme park Puy du Fou, which will receive the Thea Classic Award in March More>>
 
  Project Preview: Thrill seeker
Visitors wanting an adrenalin-fuelled experience in Orlando rather than a family day out, may soon get what they’re looking for at Orlando Thrill Park. Co-founders, Doug Rutledge and Joyce Arbucias, tell Kathleen Whyman about their white-knuckle offer More>>
 
  Hotel spa: Swede heart
Spa consultancy Raison d'Etre has worked on some famous spas, but has now stepped into the spotlight with its own branded spa facility in Stockholm. Katie Barnes pays a visit More>>
 
  Interview: Mia Kyricos and Jeremy McCarthy
Starwood's global spa brand director and head of development oversee 300 spas and have 150 more on the way. They talk to Katie Barnes about creating in-house concepts and their strategy for the worldwide roll outs More>>
 
  Consultancy: Expert opinions
When costs are being cut on every level, can attractions still justify spending money on consultancy fees? More>>
 
  Spa projects: Development Pipeline
An overview of standout spa projects under construction globally More>>
 
  3D/4D/5D: Different dimensions
We find out about some of the more unusual criteria in the latest 3D projects More>>
 
  Benchmarking: How did we do?
Lesley Morisetti from AECOM and Alan Love from BDRC give a briefing on two key benchmarking projects which are undertaken for the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA). More>>
 
  Project preview: Museum of Liverpool
The world's first national city museum opens in July. Director Janet Dugdale explains its aim and how it's using the people's stories to convey its significance globally throughout history More>>
 
  Aquariums: The big blue
Blue Reef Aquarium has opened on the former site of Millennium project Wildwalk in Bristol. We take a look. More>>
 
  Zoos and Aquariums: Creature comforts
Creating an authentic environment for animals and wet creatures is essential. We look at projects achieving this More>>
 
  Development pipeline: New openings
A round-up of some of the key projects in the development pipeline across the UK - from the public, trust, private, franchise and hotel sectors More>>
 
  Consultancy: Across the board
From helping to bid for the 2018 World Cup to solving disputes with locals, three consultants talk us through their most exciting recent projects More>>
 
  Interview: Laurent Houel
Evian's global brand development director tells Katie Barnes about the group's new evianSpa licence concept that's set for a strategic global rollout More>>
 
  Health club emergencies: Pooling knowledge
Tara Dillon, the executive director of IQL UK, talks about the research that’s led to the development of a new, managerial pool safety qualification More>>
 
  Multimedia: Time after time
Experiences continue to be brought to life thanks to multimedia's developments More>>
 
  Theme park design: Grand Designs
Innovation and themeing are just as important as having the tallest and fastest rides. Kath Hudson looks at the latest projects and trends in park design. More>>
 
  Top Team: St George's Park
Kath Hudson talks to the team involved in the development of England football's centre of excellence More>>
 
  Exercise science: Clocking in
Is there a 'correct' time to exercise based on our internal body clocks? Kate Cracknell reviews some recent findings and consults HCM's panel of experts More>>
 
  Consultancy: Making things happen
From bidding for the Netball World Championships to working on the Plymouth Life Centre, we find out what three consultants have been up to More>>
 
  Interview: Darrell Metzger
Destination Resorts is creating world-class tourist developments in Malaysia on behalf of the government. Jennifer Harbottle speaks to the man heading it all up More>>
 
  Architect's focus: Stephen Holl Associates
As the new Cité de l'Océan et du Surf opens in Biarritz, Kath Hudson talks to lead project architect Rodolfo Dias More>>
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Anolis lights the Droplet
Anolis ArcPad 48 LED fixtures are internally lighting artist Stuart Green's gleaming 'Droplet' sculpture, a 6m tall, 3m wide stainless steel work in Canberra, Australia.
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Collinson to build Dr. Who's new Cardiff home
Lancashire-based Collinson has been selected to construct the new home for the Doctor Who Experience when it moves from its present London site to Cardiff.
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Ecocert launches first international standard specifically designed for organic and natural spas

Certification body for sustainable development Ecocert has created the "Being" standard – the first Ecocert standard to be entirely dedicated to spas.

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Cosmetic practitioner Michael Prager announces first partnership outside Europe   14 May 2013

Cosmetic practitioner Michael Prager announces first partnership outside Europe

Practitioner of cosmetic medicine Dr Michael Prager has partnered with The BodyHoliday St. Lucia, West Indies - his first collaboration outside of Europe.

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