According to this article, an unnamed spokesman for Resorts World at Sentosa has said that there is no change to the opening timeframe of the casino. The phased opening in 2009 is on track.
That is the question asked in this recent article. It looks like the recent Marina Bay Sands advertising campaign to recruit thousands of new workers has created quite a stir in Singapore. It has even gotten me excited because Ive noticed traffic to this site is up by about 500% since the job recruitment drive started. Keep it up guys, the more excitement the better.
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“Transformers,” the electrifying blockbuster celebrated for its multi-generational appeal, inventive storyline, spectacular action sequences and special effects, will now be developed as a new theme park mega-attraction in a partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts, Hasbro and DreamWorks Pictures.
The attraction will fuse 3D-HD media, mega special effects and stunning robotics with a ride system that will transform perceptions of theme park experiences. The rides are scheduled to make their debuts first at Universal Studios Singapore and then at Universal Studios Hollywood, both prior to summer, 2011.
In “Transformers,” Earth’s humans are caught in the middle of an intergalactic war between the friendly Autobots and the evil Decepticons, which are able to change into a variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes and other technological creations.
Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts, said: “Transformers will be a jewel in our collection of world-class rides based on great movies. We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Hasbro, DreamWorks, director Michael Bay and the film’s executive producer, Steven Spielberg, who has been responsible for so many of our signature rides and attractions.” Continue Reading »
The Resorts World at Sentosa has an updated bulletin that includes an update, pictures, and a webcast. Click here to check it out.
Resorts World at Sentosa says the integrated resort’s superstructures will be completed by the first or second quarter of next year and the resort will open on schedule by the first quarter of 2010.
TWO years after the contracts for the integrated resorts (IRs) were awarded, both Marina Bay Sands (MBS) and Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) say they are on track to open in December next year and the following year, respectively.
Hiring for the 10,000 staff that each resort will need is expected to start next year. Continue Reading »
Infrastructural works for Universal Studios Singapore will start in earnest today with the award of a S$705 million contract by Resorts World at Sentosa to a subsidiary of one of China’s biggest construction conglomerates, the China Metallurgical Corporation (MCC) Group. China Jingye Engineering…
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From the Resorts World at Sentosa Island website:
In keeping with our blue footprint, in July 2007,RWS engaged marine biologists from appointed consultancy firm, DHI Water & Environment Singapore, to relocate corals and other marine life around the Sentosa northern coastline affected by reclamation works to the Southern Islands.
After a year in their new homes, we are proud to share that the relocated corals are thriving beautifully.
Attention all those shark fin soup lovers. You will need to go somewhere else to get you fix of the delicacy, unless of course, you’re a high roller and have a lot of money to gamble. In that case, eat up. Continue Reading »
I know they just raised the budget about six months ago, but commodity prices are still booming. I wouldve guessed that they were going to tweak the budget higher another few times before opening, but apparently not: Continue Reading »
India should be a huge market for Singapore, especially since Indians have very few options if they want to gamble. Its nice to see that Indians continue to discover Singapore before the two casinos open: Continue Reading »