Saturday 11 January 2014

Gardens by the Bay wins attractions sector 'Oscar'

Gardens by the Bay wins attractions sector 'Oscar'


A Thea Awards statement said: "More than a mere botanical display, Gardens by the Bay is a compelling and iconic experience." -- ST PHOTO: SEAH KWANG PENG

Singapore's "iconic" Gardens by the Bay has won an international award for themed entertainment alongside renowned attractions like Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida and Universal Studios Japan in Osaka.

The attraction at Marina South won the 2014 Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement - Botanical Garden, one of 13 awards handed out by the Themed Entertainment Association. Walt Disney and Universal Studios clinched their awards in separate categories.

The Thea Awards, which were first presented in 1994, are regarded as the Oscars of the attractions industry.

In a statement, the California-based association said: "More than a mere botanical display, Gardens by the Bay is a compelling and iconic experience.

~News courtesy of Straits Times~

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