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Skift
29-07-2025
- Business
- Skift
Hyatt Opens First JdV by Hyatt Property in Southeast Asia
Macau's Statistics and Census Service reported 2,891,003 visitors arrived in Macau in June, up 13.3% from June 2024. Mainland China visitation was up 20.8% to 1,995,627. The much-sought-after international visitation was up a measly 3% in June to 197,007. The number of same-day visitors was up 22.5% to 1,611,641, while the more important overnight visitor statistic was only up 3.6% to 1,279,362. Singapore Oceanarium officially opened as part of Resorts World Sentosa's S$6.8 billion expansion. The attraction was previously known as Sea Aquarium but was revamped to showcase research-inspired installations, immersive exhibits, hands-on programs, and interactive digital experiences. Coming up will be the opening of The Laurus, a hotel that will tie up with Marriott International. The Laurus at RWS will be a 183 all-suite hotel that is expected to open by the end of the year. The hotel will offer suites as well as courtyard spaces and a function room spanning five
Independent Singapore
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Independent Singapore
'Can wonder spark change?' Singapore's revamped Oceanarium bets on storytelling to save the sea
Photo: Singapore: After nearly three months behind curtains, what was once the S.E.A. Aquarium is resurfacing with a bold new identity. Come July 24, Singapore Oceanarium—now rebranded as an 'ocean institute'—will open its doors to the public. It's bigger, flashier, and three times the size of its predecessor, boasting 22 immersive zones spanning prehistoric oceans to imagined futures. But beneath the shimmer of life-sized animatronics and digital projectors, a deeper question surfaces: Can an attraction built on spectacle also inspire stewardship? During a media preview on July 16, reporters were led through a tightly choreographed journey that begins with a single drop of water—symbolic of beginnings—and winds through coral gardens, deep-sea trenches, and even speculative zones on climate change, Singapore's mangroves and sustainability. The Oceanarium's new pitch is not just entertainment, but 'knowledge, love, and action.' There's a clear attempt to shed its old aquarium image, positioning itself now as a place for ecological storytelling. Marine education is woven into every installation—from high-definition projections of migratory species to quiet corners spotlighting overfishing and coral bleaching. Tickets: A premium for purpose? That sense of mission, however, comes at a price. Residents : $42 for adults and $35 for children (weekday); $49 and $39, respectively, on weekends Tourists : Up to $55 per adult on peak days For a family of four, that's nearly $200 before a single fish is seen—or a conservation message absorbed. While the new Oceanarium promises more bang for the buck, the question of accessibility remains. And while Resorts World Sentosa touts a 'sea of celebrations' through August—including talks, exhibits, and immersive shows—the experience, at first glance, still caters to foot traffic, photos, and curated interaction over raw ecological urgency. The ocean as mirror Still, it's a rare space in Singapore where the ocean is not reduced to a commodity—be it seafood, shipping, or shoreline development. By starting with a drop of water and ending with the question of what our oceans might become, the Oceanarium takes a brave thematic leap: inviting visitors to wonder not just at nature, but about their role in preserving it. Whether this transformation truly fosters marine literacy—or simply updates the aquarium into an even grander Instagram stop—remains to be seen. But at a time when climate collapse looms larger than leviathans, perhaps even a spark of awe is a step in the right direction. () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
CNA
06-07-2025
- Science
- CNA
Upcoming Singapore Oceanarium to breed endangered species, spotlight local marine life
The upcoming Singapore Oceanarium aims to breed and protect endangered species, while putting a spotlight on marine life found right here in our local waters. Caitlin Ng with a sneak peak into the new ocean institute.
