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Hyatt Opens First JdV by Hyatt Property in Southeast Asia
Hyatt Opens First JdV by Hyatt Property in Southeast Asia

Skift

timea day ago

  • 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

Drayton Manor launches cheaper evening tickets alongside huge firework ‘extravaganza'
Drayton Manor launches cheaper evening tickets alongside huge firework ‘extravaganza'

The Sun

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Drayton Manor launches cheaper evening tickets alongside huge firework ‘extravaganza'

DRAYTON Manor is offering visitors new evening tickets alongside its 75th anniversary firework displays. The Staffordshire theme park first opened back in 1950 and has been celebrating its anniversary year with lots of new offers - including later entry and huge firework displays. 5 5 Drayton Manor Resort has announced the launch of a new evening ticket, available every Friday and Saturday this summer. Later entry will be offered from now until August 29, 2025. Visitors can take advantage of the summertime evenings with full access to the park from 4pm. All of the park's rides are open until 5pm and select attractions will run until 8pm. The new evening ticket is available for just £19.50 per person for anyone aged four and upwards. For anyone between the ages of two and three - tickets cost £10. On Saturday 2 August and Saturday 30 August, evening tickets are £24.50 per person. On these two evenings, guests get a little extra as they can enjoy Drayton Manor's 75th-anniversary fireworks extravaganza. There are only two firework displays left to mark the anniversary celebrations, and both will start at 7pm. One visitor who got to see the fireworks wrote on Tripadvisor: "We was fortunate to be here but for the late night fireworks and they were amazing. Such a great display, We can't wait to come back." DRAYTON MANOR IS HIT FOR THRILL-SEEKERS OF ALL AGES 5 5 Another simply wrote: "Always a great display" Drayton Manor Resort has over 100 rides and attractions to enjoy, including the newest rollercoaster Gold Rush, which opened this time last year. The ride is part of the brand-new Wild West themed area called Frontier Falls. Set in an old mining town, Gold Rush takes visitors around barrels and gold mining equipment so you'll feel like you're in the Wild West - all at a speed of course. The rollercoaster is the world's first with "with two unique multi-directional experiences". Riders won't know which route they'll take once they're in their seats - there are some parts that will take riders backwards. Another new ride to the theme park is The Wave, which replaced Shockwave, the UK's only standing rollercoaster. The rollercoaster has since been updated to suit younger audiences, but still reaches high speeds of up to 53 mph. Day tickets for Drayton Manor start at £27.50 for anyone aged four and up - if booked in advance. On the gate tickets cost £45. And children between two and three years old can get entry from £15. Currently you can get two for one to Drayton Manor Resort and West Midlands Safari Park for £45. This offer is available until August 8, 2025. Evening tickets can be booked online at Plus, here are the UK's best value attractions across the UK with lesser-known theme park and popular castle crowned the winners. And the top six UK theme parks you can easily reach by train this summer – plus how to find the cheapest family fares. 5

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