Review of Operations - Genting Group

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GENTING BERHAD
A nnual Report 2006
Genting Theme Park provides endless
“Fun at the Peak” with 60 rides and unique
attractions.
It is the first theme park in this region to
be certified with the Quality Management
System Standards ISO9001:2000 from Lloyd’s Register Quality
Assurance Ltd for its excellent management and operation of
a theme park.
The theme park features unique attractions such as the Flying
Coaster - Asia’s first hang gliding roller coaster thrill ride,
Genting Sky Venture - Asia’s first sky diving simulation, Genting
X-pedition Wall - the biggest indoor climbing wall in Southeast
Asia and Malaysia’s first 4D Motion Master Theater. The 4D
Motion Master Theater transforms the normal 3D imaging
technology into a Motion Master format, enabling viewers to
experience heat, wind, mist and other special effects.
Snow World, the largest indoor snow attraction in Malaysia has
become a popular choice for educational visits for students
from various local schools. Innovative ideas such as teaching
the art of making ice cream in Snow World has made it a unique
infotainment attraction for students and tourists alike.
Third party entertainment brands include Ripley’s Believe It or
Not Museum (the first in Malaysia featuring some of the world’s
most bizarre oddities) and Haunted Adventure.
During the year under review, Genting Theme Park introduced
two new family fun rides, namely the Mini Train with a travelround-the-world
theme at the First World Indoor Theme Park
and Pirate Ship at the Outdoor Theme Park. Rainforest Splash
Pool, Malaysia’s only heated indoor water park at 2,000 metres
above sea level, introduced water scooters for rent in 2006.
More ‘dinosaurs’ from Cretaceous Period and Jurassic Age
were added at Dinosaurland, a unique attraction at the Outdoor
Theme Park.
During the year, the ever-popular Flying Jumbo, the spinning
Tea Cup, Rodeo Rider, Astro Fighter, the go-karts used for
the Grand Prix Fun Kart track, Matahari Ferris Wheel and
Malaysia’s first roller coaster named the Cyclone were
refurbished to ensure these popular rides remain in excellent
condition. A double-train concept was introduced at the
Corkscrew roller coasters, where a second train was put onto
the track to cater to the overwhelming response for this thrilling
ride.
The Genting Theme Park Frequent Pass was launched in
August 2006, giving members the benefits of unlimited discounts
and savings for five consecutive years at Genting Theme Park.
These continuous enhancements demonstrate the Group’s
commitment to ensure Genting Theme Park remains one of the
best and the most popular attractions in Malaysia.
The Resort, which is less than an hour’s drive from Kuala
Lumpur, is easily accessible via an excellent road network and
highway infrastructure as well as by helicopter. The Group’s
priority has always been to provide safe, comfortable and
convenient travel to and from the Resort. In April 2006, the
Group completed upgrading the one-way three-lane road from
Chin Swee Caves Temple to the hilltop of the Resort.
For group travellers to the Resort, air-conditioned coaches
remain one of the most economical modes of transport. During
the year under review, a 26-seat VIP bus and two 44-seat
buses were replaced. The Group has a fleet of 36 buses and 48
limousines to offer safe, reliable and comfortable transportation
to the Resort.
New one-way three-lane road from hilltop to Chin Swee Caves Temple