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PlayLA lanza la temporada de verano de deportes para jóvenes, fomentando el espíritu olímpico en Los Ángeles

LOS ÁNGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Este verano, “PlayLA Youth & Adaptive Youth Sports”, el emblemático programa deportivo para jóvenes del Departamento de Recreación y Parques de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles atraerá a las familias con una nueva temporada de actividades deportivas inclusivas y de bajo costo diseñadas para inspirar a la siguiente generación de atletas. Con el apoyo de una inversión histórica de 160 millones de dólares, por parte del comité organizador de los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralím...
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PlayLA Launches Summer Season of Youth Sports, Inspiring Olympic Spirit Across Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, PlayLA Youth & Adaptive Youth Sports Program, the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks signature youth sports program, is engaging families with a new season of inclusive, low-cost sports activities designed to uplift the next generation of athletes. Backed by a historic $160 million investment from the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), PlayLA is a movement celebr...
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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Celebrates Major Construction Milestone in Virginia

SPOTSYLVANIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kalahari Resorts & Conventions marked a major construction milestone today with a Ceremonial Steel Signing at its newest location in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Set to open in November 2026, the $900 million development is Kalahari’s most ambitious resort to date and will bring 1.38 million square feet of all-under-one-roof experiences to the East Coast. To commemorate the occasion, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Kalahari leadership, construction par...
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Fluidra Expands Its Role in Aquatic Sports With Four International Projects Worth €10 Million

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, a global leader in connected equipment and solutions for the pool and wellness sector, expanding its role in aquatic sports with four new projects in Paraguay, Italy, Romania and India valued at over €10 million. In Paraguay, Fluidra is delivering a turnkey project for the future Olympic Aquatic Center, which is set to host the Asunción Junior Pan American Games from August 9 to 23, 2025. The company is building an Olympic pool for water polo and arti...
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Big Blue Swim School Appoints Brandon Bean as Chief Executive Officer

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School, one of the country's fastest-growing franchises in the $3 billion learn-to-swim industry, announces the appointment of Brandon Bean as Chief Executive Officer. Bean brings over two decades of executive leadership in franchise and multi-unit operations, most recently serving as co-founder and CEO of Lumin Fitness, a tech-enabled boutique fitness concept. Before launching Lumin in 2019, Bean served as Chairman and CEO of Gold’s Gym, where he led the...
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Salma Hayek Pinault, Olivia Dunne, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan Revealed as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2025 Cover Models

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sports Illustrated Swimsuit today announced the release of its highly anticipated 2025 issue, featuring four groundbreaking covers....
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Fluidra Accelerates Digital Strategy with Acquisition of Pooltrackr

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, a global leader in equipment and connected solutions for the pool and wellness sector, has acquired 100% of Pooltrackr, a best-in-class Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that streamlines every aspect of operations for pool and spa retail and service professionals. This acquisition reinforces Fluidra’s commitment to digital innovation and marks another key milestone in delivering on the company’s strategic plan. It directly supports our strategy of...
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Fluidra Delivers Strong Start to 2025, with Sales up 7% to €564 Million and Growth Across All Regions

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, achieved sales of €564 million in the first quarter of 2025, up 7% year-on-year with growth across all regions mainly driven by higher volumes together with positive contribution of pricing and prior year acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA was up 10% year-on-year to €131 million, representing a 23% margin, with consistent gross margin improvement due to the Simplificati...
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Big Blue Swim School Offers Water Safety Tips in Honor of National Water Safety Month

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Big Blue Swim School is sharing top water safety tips for parents and caregivers for National Water Safety Month....
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Fluidra presents its strategic plan and medium-term outlook

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra, the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, has presented its strategic plan for the medium term. The company plans to accelerate profitable, sustainable and consistent growth by gaining market share, as well as through strategic acquisitions. New pool construction is currently at historically low levels and it is expected to drive growth as it returns to normalized levels in the mid-term. Additionally, afte...