Asian Attractions Offer Reciprocal Entry Discounts

Ocean Park in Hong Kong has launched a reciprocal arrangement with 11 regional theme parks whereby guests benefit from discounted entry fees.
Starting from 1st December, visitors presenting Ocean Park tickets or their Smartfun annual pass will receive discounts ranging from 10 to 15% at any of the participating parks in China, Taiwan and Singapore.
These include The Beijing Aquarium; The Shanghai Ocean Aquarium; Shenzhen OCT's Happy Valley, East's Knight Valley and East's Tea Stream Valley; Panyu Chimelong Paradise in Guangzhou; Leofoo Village Theme Park and Hualien Farglory Ocean Park in Taiwan; plus The Singapore Zoo, The Night Safari and The Jurong Bird Park, all in Singapore.
Ocean Park will similarly offer discounts to visitors from all its partner sites upon presentation of the relevant tickets or members' cards at the Ticketing Offices at Ocean Park.
Ocean Park Hong Kong was a recent winner at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Attractions Expo 2009.
Ocean Park won:
* IAAPA's Brass Ring Award for Best Outdoor Advertising for their unique outdoor marketing campaign for the launch of Amazing Asian Animals, including the use of advertisement media on public buses, the MTR (subway) and shopping malls.
* IAAPA's Brass Ring Award for Best Print Advertising for it 'New Fear Formula' theme and the presentation of print advertisements for the 'Ocean Park Halloween Bash 2008'. According to the judging panel, Ocean Park Hong Kongâs entry won on effectively bringing the key messages to life through the memorable copy and graphics.
* IAAPA's 2009 Big E Award for Best Male Performer, Honorary Mention title.
As Tom Mehrmann, Chief Executive of Ocean Park, explained âIAAPA's Brass Ring Award and the Big E Award are considered the industry's 'Oscars'.
"We are honoured to clinch three awards this year, which demonstrated Hong Kong Ocean Park's strong position in the international arena, and is a testament to the boundless creativity and energy of our Ocean Park teams."