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Lunar New Year 2024: Overseas bookings more than doubled, rise in 'escape' and theme park travel

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways, shaking up the typical Lunar New Year routine.

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  • Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways, shaking up the typical Lunar New Year routine.
  • Yet, amidst this rise in independent travel, the family remains at the heart of Lunar New Year celebrations for many.
  • Japan, on the other hand, emerged as a vibrant "theme park" hub, with Universal Studios Japan and Warner Bros.
  • Meanwhile, China saw an unprecedented threefold growth in overseas bookings compared to last year, amidst a backdrop of relaxed visa requirements.

Lunar New Year 2024: Overseas bookings more than doubled, rise in 'escape' and theme park travel

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Adventure, Garden, Diving, The Spring Festival, Gen, Friends, Growth, Warner Bros., Generation Z, Universal Studios Japan, Lunar New Year, City, Spring Festival, Family, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Trip.com Group, Heart, Travel, Wind, Tourism

Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways, shaking up the typical Lunar New Year routine.

Key Points: 
  • Families are getting in on the action too, choosing to embark on group getaways, shaking up the typical Lunar New Year routine.
  • Yet, amidst this rise in independent travel, the family remains at the heart of Lunar New Year celebrations for many.
  • Japan, on the other hand, emerged as a vibrant "theme park" hub, with Universal Studios Japan and Warner Bros.
  • Meanwhile, China saw an unprecedented threefold growth in overseas bookings compared to last year, amidst a backdrop of relaxed visa requirements.

UK Choir Libera Launches New Recording on U.S. Tour

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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A global sensation, Libera is a European boys' choir made up of South Londoners aged 7 to 16 years.

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  • A global sensation, Libera is a European boys' choir made up of South Londoners aged 7 to 16 years.
  • One of the highlights of the new recording is their magical rendition of the Beach Boys classic "God Only Knows," arranged by Libera Musical Director Sam Coats, who was a former member of the choir as a young boy.
  • "I'm excited for everyone in the U.S. to hear them and some of the new music we've been creating."
  • In 2008, Libera was the only U.K. artist invited to participate in a Papal Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI at Yankee Stadium.

UK Choir Libera to Host Free DC Concert

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The internationally known Libera choir from London will be performing a free concert on Tuesday, July 25, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The internationally known Libera choir from London will be performing a free concert on Tuesday, July 25, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
  • The group is a European boys' choir made up of South Londoners aged 7 to 16 who come from a variety of backgrounds and consider themselves ordinary London youth.
  • However, their music is truly extraordinary with its shimmering, mystical chords, and ecstatic harmonies, that create celestial sounds for modern audiences.
  • Libera is seeing an increased following in the United States with their compelling arrangements, and moving performances of classical, sacred, and contemporary songs.

Alipay+ partners with over 1 million merchants in Japan to create seamless travel experiences for international tourists

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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Alipay+ payment solution will be accessible at ticket booths, retail shops and restaurants within the park.

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  • Alipay+ payment solution will be accessible at ticket booths, retail shops and restaurants within the park.
  • At present, the number of Alipay+ merchant partners in Japan, including tourist and commercial facilities, has exceeded one million.
  • The World Economic Forums latest Travel and Tourism Development Index ranked Japan as the number one economy enabling travel and tourism development.
  • Through integration of Alipay+ solutions, over 1 million offline merchants in Japan are now able to accept various mobile payment methods across Asia and add marketing capabilities to attract and better serve international tourists.

Wendover Housing Partners and Bezos Academy Announce Partnership to Bring Tuition-Free Preschool Education to Catchlight Crossings

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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After conducting a national search, Universal selected Wendover to develop and manage the community and bring the vision for Catchlight Crossings to life.

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  • After conducting a national search, Universal selected Wendover to develop and manage the community and bring the vision for Catchlight Crossings to life.
  • Catchlight Crossings is a true affordable, inclusive housing community that will provide economically-diverse housing options to Central Florida residents.
  • Catchlight Crossings sets a new vision for what affordable housing can be; a community built to enhance the lifestyle of its residents.
  • The community will be built and managed by Wendover Housing Partners, a leader in affordable housing solutions.

JURASSIC WORLD: THE EXHIBITION ROARS INTO SAN DIEGO THIS OCTOBER FOR A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Round Room Live and Cityneon announced today the third city for the North American tour of Jurassic World: The Exhibition. Following the two record-breaking engagements in Dallas, Texas and Denver, Colo., this immersive experience will be opening in San Diego, Calif. on October 21st for a limited engagement at the Westfield Mission Valley Mall. It's the closest you will ever be to real dinosaurs in San Diego!

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  • Round Room's Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition and Tupac Shakur.
  • Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Baby Shark Live!, Blippi The Musical, Peppa Pig Live, Blue's Clues & You!
  • Universal Live Entertainment partners with best-in-class entertainment companies to bring today's most popular stories, characters and adventures to life in a city near you.
  • Productions include Jurassic World Live Tour, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, A Minions Perspective, DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition,Kung Fu Panda: The Exhibition, The Office Experience,America Ninja Warrior Adventure Park, film to live orchestra concerts and more.

American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park to Open in the U.S.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220621005361/en/
    Rendering of American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park, Santa Ana.
  • Courtesy of American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park.
  • Adrian Griffin, CEO of American Ninja Warrior Adventure Parks, a division of Air Park USA, said: We are bringing the hit television show to main street USA.
  • Each of the different features and courses within the American Ninja Warrior Adventure Park are inspired by the hit NBC TV show and created in collaboration with Air Park USA.

Illumination’s Global Icons, the Minions, Team With Acclaimed Graphic Artist Verdy to Celebrate Capsule Collection

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired by the new Illumination film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, the Minions, in collaboration with Universal Brand Development, have teamed with graphic artist Verdy, the founder of streetwear labels Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth, to launch the Verdy x Minions capsule collection exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, beginning June 17, and at Universal Studios Japan, beginning June 24.

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  • Im happy to continue my relationship with Illuminations Minions, said Verdy.
  • Illuminations Minions are global icons, andtheyve profoundly influenced pop culture and fashion worldwide, saysScott Schiraj, Director, Franchise Management, Universal Brand Development.
  • Illuminations smash hit, Sing, has now became the studios latest global franchise with Sing 2 in December 2021.
  • VERDY is a graphic artist from Osaka, Japan who currently resides inTokyo.

Wendover Housing Partners and Universal Parks & Resorts Release Development Plan for Housing for Tomorrow Initiative

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Wendover Housing Partners, LLC is a privately held real estate development, investment and management company founded in 1995.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Wendover Housing Partners, LLC is a privately held real estate development, investment and management company founded in 1995.
  • Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal, offers guests around the globe todays most relevant and popular entertainment experiences.
  • Universal Parks & Resorts pledged 20 acres of land for the creation of a 1,000-unit affordable/mixed-income housing community.
  • The community will be built and managed by Wendover Housing Partners, a leader in affordable housing solutions.