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Posted on May 29,2008
SINGAPORE: Growing affluence is fuelling demand for a popular Asian delicacy – shark's fin.
According to a recent survey carried out by Singapore's Environment Council and US-based conservation group Wild-Aid, 70 million sharks are killed each year to meet the demand for shark's fin, resulting in a reduction in the number of sharks by as much as 90 percent over the last 20 years.
However, the popularity of shark's fin soup among customers often means that most restaurants cannot afford to drop the dish from their menus.
Louis Ng, executive director, Animal Concerns Research & Education Society (ACRES), said: "In the past, if you didn't serve shark's fin at your wedding dinner, others would term you as cheapskate."
To support conservation efforts, one of Singapore's upcoming integrated resorts - Resorts World at Sentosa - said it would not be offering shark's fin on its menu when it opens in 2010.
It does not, however, rule out exceptions.
Krist Boo, Resorts World at Sentosa, said: "In the private gaming rooms, if a high roller asks for shark's fin, we will serve it and that's a business decision."
Together with its move to keep shark's fin off its menus, the resort has also launched a Marine Life Fund as part of its corporate social responsibility programme.
It has set aside some US$70,000 (SGD$100,000) for 2008 and 2009 to fund research and conservation efforts, and up to US$700,000 a year when the resort opens in 2010. A quarter of the fund will be reserved for school projects with a marine conservation theme.- CNA/so
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Resorts World at Sentosa unveils hotel room designs
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Posted on April 24. 2009
Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS), one of two integrated resorts to open in Singapore, has unveiled the look of its hotel rooms.
Patrick Burke, the principal-in-charge of the project, Michael Graves & Associates, said: “We believe in ‘design for all’ and have become well known for designs that are familiar yet also original, fun and lively.
“We wanted to create a resort that is accessible at all scales – from the planning of the site to the tiniest details of the guestrooms – and thus appeals to people of all ages who will come here to pursue a tremendous variety of leisure activities.”
The family-oriented Festival Hotel will offer separate chambers with large ceiling windows and loft beds for children, while Maxims Tower will feature suites in stately dark wood, luxurious fabrics and hues of red and gold.
Hotel Michael, named after American designer Michael Graves, will carry his signature in everything from honey-coloured maple walls and “archaic landscape” murals in the rooms to circular blue mosaic showers.
These three hotels, along with three others (Hard Rock Hotel, Equarius Hotel and Spa Villas), will offer an additional 1,800 rooms on Sentosa, which already boasts seven properties.
The first guests are expected to check in early next year when the S$6.59 billion (US$4.37 billion) casino development soft opens.
For more information, visit www.rwsentosa.com
Julian Tan
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Posted on Jan 8, 2009
SINGAPORE – Resorts World at Sentosa, Singapore’s only island integrated resort, is on-track for an early 2010 soft opening.
With a sales network spanning 18 cities across Asia, including two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), Singapore’s only island integrated resort, Resorts World at Sentosa, is tapping the Asian leisure and business travel segment to weather the potential travel slump following the world economic crunch.
Resort World’s participation at this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum in Hanoi, also signifies the 49-hectare family destination’s confidence in ASEAN markets as a key to riding out the current climate.
The S$6-billion (US$4.05-billion) family destination will continue to expand its international sales network to tap emerging and regional markets, such as China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Located on Sentosa island and when fully completed, Resorts World will feature Universal Studios Singapore; the world’s largest oceanarium, Marine Life Park; a world class maritime museum, a water theme park, a luxury wellness spa, accommodation options spanning six hotels and 1,800 rooms, a casino, world-class entertainment and dining and shopping outlets.
Posted on Jan 8, 2009
SINGAPORE – Resorts World at Sentosa, Singapore’s only island integrated resort, is on-track for an early 2010 soft opening.
With a sales network spanning 18 cities across Asia, including two in Vietnam (Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City), Singapore’s only island integrated resort, Resorts World at Sentosa, is tapping the Asian leisure and business travel segment to weather the potential travel slump following the world economic crunch.
Resort World’s participation at this year’s ASEAN Tourism Forum in Hanoi, also signifies the 49-hectare family destination’s confidence in ASEAN markets as a key to riding out the current climate.
The S$6-billion (US$4.05-billion) family destination will continue to expand its international sales network to tap emerging and regional markets, such as China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Located on Sentosa island and when fully completed, Resorts World will feature Universal Studios Singapore; the world’s largest oceanarium, Marine Life Park; a world class maritime museum, a water theme park, a luxury wellness spa, accommodation options spanning six hotels and 1,800 rooms, a casino, world-class entertainment and dining and shopping outlets.
10,000 workers in total needed at Resorts World in Sentosa
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Posted on Nov 12, 2008
The first massive recruitment drive at Resorts World at Sentosa launched and even hired workers from the DBS bank. The resort is the same concept like the Universal Studios theme park and the integrated resort has started to fill 300 senior positions and 200 managers and 100 supervisors.
In order to attract the applicants , they offered a chance to go to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States for a training which will be up to four months.
The resort didn’t say how many local people and foreigners they will hire. The positions on offer now include ride and show service managers, attraction supervisors and executive chefs.
Among the first to be hired for Universal Studios Singapore was Ms Karen Lim. The 32-year-old had previously worked in Ducktours and looked after attractions in Sentosa Leisure Group. Will be in charge of admissions to the park for Resorts World at Sentosa.
Resorts World at Sentosa had also arranged for 100 students from Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic to be the first to get internships at the Universal Studios parks in the US. The campaign will certainly benefit Singapore.
The recruitment drive for theme park workers is a prelude to a bigger campaign in June next year, and the resort opens in March 2010, where the resort looks to fill the quantity of 10,000 positions available.
It is expected that by the end of the year , the number of staff on the payroll will be up to 8,000 and the other 2,000 will be hired before the resorts opening.
Posted on Nov 12, 2008
The first massive recruitment drive at Resorts World at Sentosa launched and even hired workers from the DBS bank. The resort is the same concept like the Universal Studios theme park and the integrated resort has started to fill 300 senior positions and 200 managers and 100 supervisors.
In order to attract the applicants , they offered a chance to go to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States for a training which will be up to four months.
The resort didn’t say how many local people and foreigners they will hire. The positions on offer now include ride and show service managers, attraction supervisors and executive chefs.
Among the first to be hired for Universal Studios Singapore was Ms Karen Lim. The 32-year-old had previously worked in Ducktours and looked after attractions in Sentosa Leisure Group. Will be in charge of admissions to the park for Resorts World at Sentosa.
Resorts World at Sentosa had also arranged for 100 students from Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Nanyang Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic to be the first to get internships at the Universal Studios parks in the US. The campaign will certainly benefit Singapore.
The recruitment drive for theme park workers is a prelude to a bigger campaign in June next year, and the resort opens in March 2010, where the resort looks to fill the quantity of 10,000 positions available.
It is expected that by the end of the year , the number of staff on the payroll will be up to 8,000 and the other 2,000 will be hired before the resorts opening.
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Posted on Dec 11, 2006
The Genting International-Star Cruises Consortium has expressed its delight at the news that the Singapore Government has accepted its proposal for the Sentosa integrated resort, to be called Resorts World at Sentosa.
“We are extremely delighted to have been chosen and are very excited and honoured to be entrusted with the great task of taking Singapore’s tourism sector to the next level,” said Mr Lim Kok Thay, Chairman of Genting International and Star Cruises. “We have the means and ability to shift the paradigm of tourism here and look forward to contribute to the next chapter of Singapore’s tourism success story.”
Resorts World at Sentosa, to be launched by early 2010, is envisaged to be a “must see, must visit” family resort, with multiple world-class attractions offering the best in entertainment, edutainment and enrichment for both young and old.
Resorts World at Sentosa will be a Resort of resorts - welcoming families with a dazzling array of leisure, entertainment, learning and discovery experiences. It will be home to Universal Studios Singapore, the region’s first Universal Studios theme park, which will include DreamWorks Digital Animation Studios. Quest Marine Life Park, the world’s largest oceanarium, will provide visitors with interactive multi-sensory experiences to learn about and discover the life of marine creatures and the need for ocean conservation while Equarius Water Park will be an exciting water theme park, incorporating the latest water theme park technology, nestled under the natural canopy of Sentosa’s original forest.
The Maritime Xperiential Museum, dedicated to the celebration of the maritime heritage of Asia, will engage visitors’ five senses to retell the fascinating history of the Asian maritime Silk Route. In addition, the museum will feature Asia’s first marine genomics research and learning centre, which will be set up by Dr J. Craig Venter, a pioneer and leading expert in the field of genomics.
The resort will offer a fantastic choice of accommodation with six world-class hotels providing 1,830 rooms. It will also house an integrated wellness spa, to be operated by luxury spa operator ESPA.
Mr Lim commented, “In three years, visitors will experience first-hand Resorts World at Sentosa, the global tourism icon that we envision it to be. It will change the face of tourism in the region. We are confident that by 2010, Resorts World at Sentosa will attract 15 million visitors.”
“The Consortium promises to deliver an integrated resort that Singaporeans will be proud of, one that will contribute significantly to the local economy and community.”
Posted on Dec 11, 2006
The Genting International-Star Cruises Consortium has expressed its delight at the news that the Singapore Government has accepted its proposal for the Sentosa integrated resort, to be called Resorts World at Sentosa.
“We are extremely delighted to have been chosen and are very excited and honoured to be entrusted with the great task of taking Singapore’s tourism sector to the next level,” said Mr Lim Kok Thay, Chairman of Genting International and Star Cruises. “We have the means and ability to shift the paradigm of tourism here and look forward to contribute to the next chapter of Singapore’s tourism success story.”
Resorts World at Sentosa, to be launched by early 2010, is envisaged to be a “must see, must visit” family resort, with multiple world-class attractions offering the best in entertainment, edutainment and enrichment for both young and old.
Resorts World at Sentosa will be a Resort of resorts - welcoming families with a dazzling array of leisure, entertainment, learning and discovery experiences. It will be home to Universal Studios Singapore, the region’s first Universal Studios theme park, which will include DreamWorks Digital Animation Studios. Quest Marine Life Park, the world’s largest oceanarium, will provide visitors with interactive multi-sensory experiences to learn about and discover the life of marine creatures and the need for ocean conservation while Equarius Water Park will be an exciting water theme park, incorporating the latest water theme park technology, nestled under the natural canopy of Sentosa’s original forest.
The Maritime Xperiential Museum, dedicated to the celebration of the maritime heritage of Asia, will engage visitors’ five senses to retell the fascinating history of the Asian maritime Silk Route. In addition, the museum will feature Asia’s first marine genomics research and learning centre, which will be set up by Dr J. Craig Venter, a pioneer and leading expert in the field of genomics.
The resort will offer a fantastic choice of accommodation with six world-class hotels providing 1,830 rooms. It will also house an integrated wellness spa, to be operated by luxury spa operator ESPA.
Mr Lim commented, “In three years, visitors will experience first-hand Resorts World at Sentosa, the global tourism icon that we envision it to be. It will change the face of tourism in the region. We are confident that by 2010, Resorts World at Sentosa will attract 15 million visitors.”
“The Consortium promises to deliver an integrated resort that Singaporeans will be proud of, one that will contribute significantly to the local economy and community.”
Resort World at Sentosa to recruit performers for Universal Studios
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Posted April 24
SINGAPORE: The global search for Universal Studios Singapore stars has begun. Resorts World at Sentosa is recruiting nearly 200 talents for its theme park, which will open its doors early next year.
Gregory Birkhimer, Creative Director, Entertainment, Resorts World at Sentosa, said: “We’re looking for accomplished, professional singers and dancers who do both equally well. Not just a dancer, not just a singer, but they have to be good singer-dancers as well as performers that make us want to watch them.”
Resorts World at Sentosa is looking to hire 60 musical talents, 60 costume performers and 50 stuntmen. And the search begins here in Singapore.
Andrea Teo, Vice-President, Entertainment, Resorts World at Sentosa, said: “We always start with Singapore because that’s where we are, that’s where we’re based. And we’re very excited about giving the opportunity to people in Singapore to actually do what they love, and to build a career out of entertainment.”
The integrated resort operator said those selected will be given a one-year contract on the same terms, regardless of origin.
Auditions will be held in Singapore next Monday and Tuesday, before moving to 10 cities, including Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Auditions will also be held in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Auckland, Orlando, Toronto, Salt Lake City and Hollywood.
Shortlisted candidates will be hired in August, with the first rehearsal expected in October.
So far, some 90 people have already registered for auditions in Singapore.
Posted April 24
SINGAPORE: The global search for Universal Studios Singapore stars has begun. Resorts World at Sentosa is recruiting nearly 200 talents for its theme park, which will open its doors early next year.
Gregory Birkhimer, Creative Director, Entertainment, Resorts World at Sentosa, said: “We’re looking for accomplished, professional singers and dancers who do both equally well. Not just a dancer, not just a singer, but they have to be good singer-dancers as well as performers that make us want to watch them.”
Resorts World at Sentosa is looking to hire 60 musical talents, 60 costume performers and 50 stuntmen. And the search begins here in Singapore.
Andrea Teo, Vice-President, Entertainment, Resorts World at Sentosa, said: “We always start with Singapore because that’s where we are, that’s where we’re based. And we’re very excited about giving the opportunity to people in Singapore to actually do what they love, and to build a career out of entertainment.”
The integrated resort operator said those selected will be given a one-year contract on the same terms, regardless of origin.
Auditions will be held in Singapore next Monday and Tuesday, before moving to 10 cities, including Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. Auditions will also be held in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Auckland, Orlando, Toronto, Salt Lake City and Hollywood.
Shortlisted candidates will be hired in August, with the first rehearsal expected in October.
So far, some 90 people have already registered for auditions in Singapore.
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