Asian growth for PGAV ASIA
PGAV Destinations, the US-based planning and design group, was involved in numerous high-profile leisure projects in 2014, with high-growth Asian markets leading the way. “It’s been a fantastic year,” said Mike Konzen, principal and chair of
PGAV. “We’ve experienced unprecedented growth in all of our markets, including zoos, museums, theme parks and more. “As the global economy continues to rebound, we’re seeing new and
long-standing clients eager to innovate and expand their offerings for their guests, here and abroad.” When Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (pictured) opened on Henquin
Island, China, it immediately set five Guinness Book of World Records, most notably the ‘World’s Largest Aquarium.’ Ocean Kingdom, which blurs the lines between thrilling rides and immersive animal habitats and serves as the group’s first full theme park masterplan and design in Asia, also won the Themed Entertainment Association’s award for outstanding achievement. In addition to the Asian theme park, PGAV created the Heart of Africa
attraction at Columbus Zoo, US, along with other projects for a museum in St. Louis and at PortAventura in Spain.
Ocean Park partners with Marriott
OCEAN Park has signed agreements with developer Lai Sun Group and Marriott International that will see the development of a new hotel in the vicinity of the iconic theme park in Hong Kong. The six-storey Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel has been designed
by architectural firm Aedas. It will be located at Ocean Park’s main entrance and will provide around 495 rooms over three wings. A central courtyard will include a themed lagoon, children’s play area and outdoor dining. The hotel is part of Ocean Park’s HK$5.5bn ($700m) master redevelopment plan. Tom Mehrmann, chief executive of Ocean Park, said: “We are thrilled to
witness this auspicious moment of agreement between three world-class companies to launch an ambitious and critically important initiative. Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel is a key infrastructure of Ocean Park’s ongoing development. The signing will propel the works of this appealing project ahead at full steam. “With the rail
linkage via MTR’s South Island Line expected to be
completed in 2016 and our new waterpark slated to open in 2017, the Ocean Hotel will enable us to extend the stay of guests, thereby elevating the appeal of Ocean Park as a destination theme park to a premier international resort destination.” Simon Cooper, president and managing director of Marriott International
Indonesia expo hailed a success
THEME Park Expo Indonesia 2014, Indonesia’s only exhibition dedicated to the theme park and attractions industry, took place on October 2 and 3, with event organiser PT Megawatt Asia hailing the show a success. Supported by the International Association of Amusement Park
and Attractions (IAAPA) and the Indonesian Exhibition Companies Association, the event took place at the Jakarta International Expo Centre. Nearly 50 exhibitors took part in the Theme Park Expo, which was divided into four categories – Waterpark Expo, Ride Expo, Kiddy Playground Expo and Arcade Games Expo. Highlights of the event included a Dance Revolution competition, a dance competition, an animal showcase and mascot parade, PT Megawatt said.
in the Asia-Pacific region, added: “We are confident that it will be an outstanding addition to Ocean Park as well as a highly anticipated leisure and business property in this dynamic city for world travellers.”
Shanghai Disney attraction ‘topped-out’
SHANGHAI Disneyland has released images showing that the resort’s ‘mountain’ has been topped-out. The mountain feature will be one of the tallest structures at Shanghai
Disney Resort, second only to Enchanted Storybook Castle. Disney has a tradition of creating iconic mountain creations since the Matterhorn Bobsleds opened in Disneyland Park in 1959. Construction of Shanghai Disneyland commenced in 2011 and the resort
is expected to open in 2016. It will be operated through a joint venture between the Walt Disney Company and the Shanghai Shendi Group.
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