Depa Limited 'ticker DEPA', the world's largest interior contractor, today announces that its joint venture, DDS Contracts & Interior Solutions Pte Ltd 'DDS', has won an Dhs118m contract for the fit-out works of an entertainment venue at Resorts World 'RWS' an integrated holiday resort on the popular island of Sentosa, Singapore.
Mr. Mohannad Sweid, CEO of Depa, commented:
'DDS has made outstanding progress in the Singaporean market and we believe that it will continue to win the most prestigious landmark hotel, lifestyle and commercial projects in the future. Like Depa, DDS is establishing a reputation as a leading player that prides itself in its ability to work on selected projects and deliver them on time and on budget.'
RWS is one of Singapore's two integrated resorts and is located on the island of Sentosa which is visited by some five million people a year. Expected to be one of the world's most exciting family destinations, RWS will be a collection of resorts with a wide range of attractions for families. Spanning 49 hectares, this Dhs15bn mega-resort will be home to Southeast Asia's first and only Universal Studios theme park, the world's largest oceanarium and the region's first integrated destination spa.
DDS has been contracted to provide interior design fit-out works and services including the supply of furniture for the 15,000 square meters entertainment venue in the luxury hotel, Maxim Residences.
Mr. Bernard Lim, CEO of DDS and Design Studio, said:
'Resorts World at Sentosa will transform the landscape of Singapore when completed. We are proud to be associated with this exciting destination and look forward in bringing our expertise to the project. Our ability to secure good quality projects speaks volumes of the Company's capabilities. We will build on this track record and continue to explore similar high end projects within the region.'
DDS, in which Depa holds 55% and Design Studio 45%, is a specialist company well-positioned to become a significant player offering comprehensive fit-out services, including turnkey and retrofitting services, to new and existing hospitality and commercial projects. The joint venture targets interior contracts in the hospitality & commercial segments within Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. This contract is expected to contribute positively to Design Studio's and Depa's financial performance for FY2009 / 2010.
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Monday, December 29, 2008
ST Engineering's Electronics Arm Wins S$86M Integrated Resort Contracts
Singapore, 29 December 2008 - Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), today announced that its electronics arm, Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics), has been awarded contracts worth about S$86m to provide an Integrated Security System, an IT Infrastructure System and a Carpark Guidance & Payment System to Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS) on Sentosa.
The contracts were awarded through ST Electronics' subsidiary, ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte. Ltd.These contracts are not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.
The award of the contracts marks a milestone for ST Electronics as it is the company's first major win from an Integrated Resort.
Work begins immediately and ST Electronics will deliver the systems for RWS on Sentosa over the next 24 months.
It will provide project management, system integration, site management and test and commission the three systems - Integrated Security System, IT Infrastructure System and Carpark Guidance & Payment System.
The Integrated Security System will provide integrated surveillance and video monitoring of RWS' facilities and attractions, including its casino, as well as Universal Studios Singapore.
The centrally managed system will ensure that daily security operations progress seamlessly and efficiently.
The IT Infrastructure System will comprise the network infrastructure system, the structured cabling system and the building of data centres to support the data, video and audio transmission requirements of RWS.The Carpark Guidance and Payment System will provide guidance information and direct vehicles to vacant lots based on a zonal approach.
This system is coupled with an electronic payment system to handle carpark fee collections.
"The security and efficiency that will result from this system provided by ST Electronics will be translated to enhancing the guest experience when Resorts World at Sentosa opens to 15 million visitors in its first year of operations." ~ Michael CHIN, Executive Vice President, Projects, Resorts World at Sentosa
"As a leading solutions provider in integrated security systems and infrastructure, we are delighted to win this series of contracts that brings together our proven technologies, related services and expertise to benefit Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS), a world-class Singapore Integrated Resort.
These comprehensive systems will provide a safe and secure environment that will make RWS a great place for entertainment, edutainment and leisure." ~ SEAH Moon Ming, President, ST ElectronicsST Electronics has significant expertise in intelligent building management and security solutions. Some of its projects include the Dubai Festival City; Thai Airways Security Centre; Beijing's Capital Museum, Singapore Management University and Capital Tower. ST Electronics' carpark management systems is currently implemented in the Esplanade, Plaza Singapura, Tampines Mall, CapitaMall Trust, IMM and Bugis Junction.
It has also established large-scale info-communication network for the Maldives Government and the Singapore Prison Service's Changi Prison Complex Cluster B.
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The contracts were awarded through ST Electronics' subsidiary, ST Electronics (Info-Comm Systems) Pte. Ltd.These contracts are not expected to have any material impact on the consolidated net tangible assets per share and earnings per share of ST Engineering for the current financial year.
The award of the contracts marks a milestone for ST Electronics as it is the company's first major win from an Integrated Resort.
Work begins immediately and ST Electronics will deliver the systems for RWS on Sentosa over the next 24 months.
It will provide project management, system integration, site management and test and commission the three systems - Integrated Security System, IT Infrastructure System and Carpark Guidance & Payment System.
The Integrated Security System will provide integrated surveillance and video monitoring of RWS' facilities and attractions, including its casino, as well as Universal Studios Singapore.
The centrally managed system will ensure that daily security operations progress seamlessly and efficiently.
The IT Infrastructure System will comprise the network infrastructure system, the structured cabling system and the building of data centres to support the data, video and audio transmission requirements of RWS.The Carpark Guidance and Payment System will provide guidance information and direct vehicles to vacant lots based on a zonal approach.
This system is coupled with an electronic payment system to handle carpark fee collections.
"The security and efficiency that will result from this system provided by ST Electronics will be translated to enhancing the guest experience when Resorts World at Sentosa opens to 15 million visitors in its first year of operations." ~ Michael CHIN, Executive Vice President, Projects, Resorts World at Sentosa
"As a leading solutions provider in integrated security systems and infrastructure, we are delighted to win this series of contracts that brings together our proven technologies, related services and expertise to benefit Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS), a world-class Singapore Integrated Resort.
These comprehensive systems will provide a safe and secure environment that will make RWS a great place for entertainment, edutainment and leisure." ~ SEAH Moon Ming, President, ST ElectronicsST Electronics has significant expertise in intelligent building management and security solutions. Some of its projects include the Dubai Festival City; Thai Airways Security Centre; Beijing's Capital Museum, Singapore Management University and Capital Tower. ST Electronics' carpark management systems is currently implemented in the Esplanade, Plaza Singapura, Tampines Mall, CapitaMall Trust, IMM and Bugis Junction.
It has also established large-scale info-communication network for the Maldives Government and the Singapore Prison Service's Changi Prison Complex Cluster B.
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Premier Rides Tapped to Build Mummy Ride for Universal Singapore
Sentosa, Singapore, (Premier Rides) - Resorts World at Sentosa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Genting International P.L.C., has announced that Premier Rides, Inc. has been awarded the contract to build the ride equipment for The Revenge of The Mummy attraction at Universal Studios Singapore, which is presently under construction.
The award, one of the largest ride contracts associated with the new theme park project, has a contract value of over $20 million USD. The Revenge of the Mummy is one of Universal’s signature ride attractions having already debuted at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Genting International is building a world class gaming and destination resort on Sentosa Island, Singapore and Universal Studios Singapore will be a key element of the development.
Mr. Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa said, “We are excited to have Premier as one of our key suppliers. Their experience on this attraction will ensure a successful opening of the ride.” Jim Seay, President of Premier Rides, adds, “Genting International is one of the most highly regarded companies in Asia in multiple fields, including entertainment, and it is an honor for Premier to have been selected to provide the equipment for such a prestigious project.
We look forward to teaming with Genting International on this amazing ride attraction and look forward to its success."“The Revenge of the Mummy is consistently recognized as one of the top attractions at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood and we look forward to guests of Universal Studios Singapore being able to experience this one of a kind attraction,” Mr. Seay said. Premier was the supplier of the ride equipment for both the Universal Studios’ installations in the United States.
Universal Studios Singapore is scheduled to open at the end of 2009.
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The award, one of the largest ride contracts associated with the new theme park project, has a contract value of over $20 million USD. The Revenge of the Mummy is one of Universal’s signature ride attractions having already debuted at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood.
Genting International is building a world class gaming and destination resort on Sentosa Island, Singapore and Universal Studios Singapore will be a key element of the development.
Mr. Tan Hee Teck, CEO of Resorts World Sentosa said, “We are excited to have Premier as one of our key suppliers. Their experience on this attraction will ensure a successful opening of the ride.” Jim Seay, President of Premier Rides, adds, “Genting International is one of the most highly regarded companies in Asia in multiple fields, including entertainment, and it is an honor for Premier to have been selected to provide the equipment for such a prestigious project.
We look forward to teaming with Genting International on this amazing ride attraction and look forward to its success."“The Revenge of the Mummy is consistently recognized as one of the top attractions at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood and we look forward to guests of Universal Studios Singapore being able to experience this one of a kind attraction,” Mr. Seay said. Premier was the supplier of the ride equipment for both the Universal Studios’ installations in the United States.
Universal Studios Singapore is scheduled to open at the end of 2009.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Star Cruises invests US$550,000 for the world’s first onboard stainless steel water slide on Superstar Virgo
Star Cruises, the third largest cruise operator in the world is proud to present the world’s first stainless steel water slide on a cruise ship on SuperStar Virgo.
Costing a whopping US$550,000, the superstructure will be installed on the luxurious liner during her dry dock in January 2009.
Mr. Michael Goh, Senior Vice President of Sales of Star Cruises said, “We are very excited about the new gigantic water slide which is to be installed on the SuperStar Virgo.
We believe in giving our cruisers the best cruise experiences; this latest feature is part of our continuous effort to upgrade our products and services to provide our cruisers with more endless fun times and values onboard.
As it is the first of its kind on a cruise ship, it will be something that all cruisers can look forward to. The 100-meter slide will be completed by the end of January 2009, and it promises lots of fun splashes on board our largest ship in the Asian fleet.”The gigantic slide is a product by Wiegan Maelzer, the supplier to water parks world-wide.
The 100-meter slide will go up to 10.54 meters above the deck and with an average inclination of 10%, it will offer sliders a maximum speed of 7 meters per second.
Together with a spectacular 5m long glass tube at 25m above the ocean surface, sliders will experience the thrill of flying above the ocean.
The 25 % inclination towards the end will further accelerate the slider up to a speed of 25km per hour before splashing into the water break.
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Costing a whopping US$550,000, the superstructure will be installed on the luxurious liner during her dry dock in January 2009.
Mr. Michael Goh, Senior Vice President of Sales of Star Cruises said, “We are very excited about the new gigantic water slide which is to be installed on the SuperStar Virgo.
We believe in giving our cruisers the best cruise experiences; this latest feature is part of our continuous effort to upgrade our products and services to provide our cruisers with more endless fun times and values onboard.
As it is the first of its kind on a cruise ship, it will be something that all cruisers can look forward to. The 100-meter slide will be completed by the end of January 2009, and it promises lots of fun splashes on board our largest ship in the Asian fleet.”The gigantic slide is a product by Wiegan Maelzer, the supplier to water parks world-wide.
The 100-meter slide will go up to 10.54 meters above the deck and with an average inclination of 10%, it will offer sliders a maximum speed of 7 meters per second.
Together with a spectacular 5m long glass tube at 25m above the ocean surface, sliders will experience the thrill of flying above the ocean.
The 25 % inclination towards the end will further accelerate the slider up to a speed of 25km per hour before splashing into the water break.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
STX Europe says NCL halves cruise ship order
OSLO, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Star Cruises unit Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has cancelled its order for a second "F3" cruise ship from shipbuilding group STX Europe , but will move ahead with the first order, STX said on Thursday.
The remaining 150,000 ton F3 cruise ship, which will be built by STX Europe's French shipyard, will carry a total of 4,200 passenger. Delivery is expected in late May 2010, as originally scheduled, STX said.
"The planned second vessel, currently only in the preparatory stages, will not be built," STX Europe, a unit of STX Shipbuilding <067250.ks>, said in a statement.
"With this agreement, we can all focus on completing the new vessel successfully," Chief Executive of NCL, Kevin Sheehan, said in the statement.
"We, along with our subcontractors, will now make the necessary adjustments to our plans for this project," head of STX France Cruise, Jacques Hardelay, said.
STX Europe has 15 shipyards in Finland, France, Norway, Romania, Brazil and Vietnam, and is a part owner of three yards in Germany and Ukraine.
The remaining 150,000 ton F3 cruise ship, which will be built by STX Europe's French shipyard, will carry a total of 4,200 passenger. Delivery is expected in late May 2010, as originally scheduled, STX said.
"The planned second vessel, currently only in the preparatory stages, will not be built," STX Europe, a unit of STX Shipbuilding <067250.ks>, said in a statement.
"With this agreement, we can all focus on completing the new vessel successfully," Chief Executive of NCL, Kevin Sheehan, said in the statement.
"We, along with our subcontractors, will now make the necessary adjustments to our plans for this project," head of STX France Cruise, Jacques Hardelay, said.
STX Europe has 15 shipyards in Finland, France, Norway, Romania, Brazil and Vietnam, and is a part owner of three yards in Germany and Ukraine.
Monday, December 15, 2008
亚太股市全线走高 日经大涨5.2%
亚太股市周一全线走高，主要受到美国政府打算动用7,000亿美元金融市场救助资金来拯救企业业的利好消息推动。
东京股市收盘走高，个股普涨，因美国政府此前宣布将考虑动用7,000亿美元金融市场救助资金来避免美国汽车业倒闭，该消息尤其对汽车相关类股起到提振作用。日经指数收盘涨428.79点，至8664.66点，涨幅5.2%。包括东京证交所一部所有股票的东证指数涨33.56点，至846.93点，涨幅4.1%。
香港股市走高，受中国政府上周末公布的救市措施以及在美国减息预期推动下香港地产类股的走高提振。蓝筹恒生指数收盘涨288.56点，至15,046.95点，涨幅1.96%，盘中交易区间在15,007.42点至15,386.90点。市场成交额为426.1亿港元，低于上周五的587.7亿港元。
中国股市收盘走高。中国政府通过增加银行贷款支持经济增长的最新举措使股市早盘走高，但低于预期的11月份工业产值数据使股指收盘时回吐部分涨幅。基准上证综合指数收盘涨0.5%，至1964.37点，脱离盘中高点1989.30点。深证综合指数涨1.0%，至590.36点。
澳大利亚股市收盘触及两周新高，美国白宫称其将考虑动用问题资产救助计划下的资金挽救濒临破产的美国汽车业之后全球股市纷纷上扬。基准的S&P/ASX 200指数收盘涨81点，至3591.4点，涨幅2.3%；之前一度触及3664.4点。材料类股领涨大盘，必和必拓(BHP)涨7.2%，至30.90澳元；力拓(Rio Tinto)涨10%，至39.90澳元。
新加坡股市收盘走高，因市场对美国政府将救助汽车业的预期复燃；若美国汽车业获得救助，数百万工作机会将得到保全。新加坡海峡时报指数收盘涨34.42点，至1,744.76点，涨幅2.0%，追随地区股市涨势。
东京股市收盘走高，个股普涨，因美国政府此前宣布将考虑动用7,000亿美元金融市场救助资金来避免美国汽车业倒闭，该消息尤其对汽车相关类股起到提振作用。日经指数收盘涨428.79点，至8664.66点，涨幅5.2%。包括东京证交所一部所有股票的东证指数涨33.56点，至846.93点，涨幅4.1%。
香港股市走高，受中国政府上周末公布的救市措施以及在美国减息预期推动下香港地产类股的走高提振。蓝筹恒生指数收盘涨288.56点，至15,046.95点，涨幅1.96%，盘中交易区间在15,007.42点至15,386.90点。市场成交额为426.1亿港元，低于上周五的587.7亿港元。
中国股市收盘走高。中国政府通过增加银行贷款支持经济增长的最新举措使股市早盘走高，但低于预期的11月份工业产值数据使股指收盘时回吐部分涨幅。基准上证综合指数收盘涨0.5%，至1964.37点，脱离盘中高点1989.30点。深证综合指数涨1.0%，至590.36点。
澳大利亚股市收盘触及两周新高，美国白宫称其将考虑动用问题资产救助计划下的资金挽救濒临破产的美国汽车业之后全球股市纷纷上扬。基准的S&P/ASX 200指数收盘涨81点，至3591.4点，涨幅2.3%；之前一度触及3664.4点。材料类股领涨大盘，必和必拓(BHP)涨7.2%，至30.90澳元；力拓(Rio Tinto)涨10%，至39.90澳元。
新加坡股市收盘走高，因市场对美国政府将救助汽车业的预期复燃；若美国汽车业获得救助，数百万工作机会将得到保全。新加坡海峡时报指数收盘涨34.42点，至1,744.76点，涨幅2.0%，追随地区股市涨势。
新加坡耗资276亿 圣淘沙名胜世界2010年开园
新加坡砸276亿全力打造旅游业新亮点
“圣淘沙名胜世界”有望2010年初开园迎客
本报上海讯（记者 刘放）新加坡旅游局日前在上海透露，新加坡耗资约276亿元人民币、占地49公顷的旅游业新亮点——“圣淘沙名胜世界”，没有受到正席卷全球的金融风暴影响，整个项目进展顺利，有望在2010年春季正式开园迎客。
据悉，这一旅游业新亮点几乎是新加坡南部著名岛屿圣淘沙的十分之一面积，其中拥有东南亚独一无二的环球影城公园、海洋生物园两大世界级主题公园以及多家酒店、餐馆和商店，将成为亚洲家庭度假的首选目的地。
环球影城不惧与迪斯尼乐园竞争
据介绍，新加坡环球影城是世界上第一个以变形金刚为主题的环球影城公园，同时也拥有以《侏罗纪公园》、《水上世界》、《木乃伊复仇记》、《史瑞克》等好莱坞电影设计出的过山车和其他游乐项目。新加坡环球影城市场业务与营销总经理道格拉斯在接受记者采访时称，新加坡环球影城与日本大阪的环球影城并不完全相同，其中的24个景点有18个是根据当地特点重新设计或修改的，“你还是会看到森林，还是会看到恐龙，可是你历险的、探险的过程不一样，你的经历也就不同”。
除了大阪环球影城之外，目前香港已经有了迪斯尼乐园，上海将兴建新的迪斯尼乐园的消息也传得沸沸扬扬，在谈及这一点时，道格拉斯表示，环球影城从来都不惧怕与迪斯尼乐园的竞争，因为两者是完全不一样的，“进入环球影城就好像进入电影的真实环境，比如进入侏罗纪公园，你看到的就真的是森林的布置，你会看到在电影看到过的主角，他们会逃生，你就彷佛是在和他们一起经历逃生的过程；再比如过山车，也会让你感觉到你是和电影融为一体的”。
名胜世界大中华区企业传播总监林顺华则在谈及新加坡与香港的竞争时称，香港的迪斯尼乐园跟海洋公园是两个不同的业者经营的，而新加坡名胜世界则是同一家公司经营两大主题公园，“香港的迪斯尼乐园跟海洋公园是互相较量，而我们是互相配合，仅这一方面，我们就比他们强”。
金融危机没有影响新加坡旅游业
业界对金融危机席卷全球的背景下，新加坡这一投资庞大的项目是否会受到影响颇有疑虑，林顺华就此表示，由于这一项目的融资开展得比较早，所有资金也都在金融危机爆发前就已经到位，所以很幸运地没有受到什么影响。他透露说，这一项目三分之二的资金是向星展银行、华侨银行、汇丰银行、苏格兰皇家银行和三井住友银行融的资，余下部分由圣陶沙名胜世界母公司云顶国际提供资产支持。目前整个项目进展顺利，“如果你有机会在明年3月份左右去到新加坡，你就能看到圣淘沙的风景已经是一个全新的面貌，我们四家酒店都已经盖顶，环球影城主体都已经落成，接下来就是安装个别的设施”。
据介绍，圣淘沙名胜世界2010年初开园时，将会雇佣10,000名员工。林顺华认为，金融危机不会对新加坡旅游业产生什么影响，他说援引新加坡官方的相关预测数据说，预计2010年圣淘沙名胜世界开园后，将吸引1500万游客。
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“圣淘沙名胜世界”有望2010年初开园迎客
本报上海讯（记者 刘放）新加坡旅游局日前在上海透露，新加坡耗资约276亿元人民币、占地49公顷的旅游业新亮点——“圣淘沙名胜世界”，没有受到正席卷全球的金融风暴影响，整个项目进展顺利，有望在2010年春季正式开园迎客。
据悉，这一旅游业新亮点几乎是新加坡南部著名岛屿圣淘沙的十分之一面积，其中拥有东南亚独一无二的环球影城公园、海洋生物园两大世界级主题公园以及多家酒店、餐馆和商店，将成为亚洲家庭度假的首选目的地。
环球影城不惧与迪斯尼乐园竞争
据介绍，新加坡环球影城是世界上第一个以变形金刚为主题的环球影城公园，同时也拥有以《侏罗纪公园》、《水上世界》、《木乃伊复仇记》、《史瑞克》等好莱坞电影设计出的过山车和其他游乐项目。新加坡环球影城市场业务与营销总经理道格拉斯在接受记者采访时称，新加坡环球影城与日本大阪的环球影城并不完全相同，其中的24个景点有18个是根据当地特点重新设计或修改的，“你还是会看到森林，还是会看到恐龙，可是你历险的、探险的过程不一样，你的经历也就不同”。
除了大阪环球影城之外，目前香港已经有了迪斯尼乐园，上海将兴建新的迪斯尼乐园的消息也传得沸沸扬扬，在谈及这一点时，道格拉斯表示，环球影城从来都不惧怕与迪斯尼乐园的竞争，因为两者是完全不一样的，“进入环球影城就好像进入电影的真实环境，比如进入侏罗纪公园，你看到的就真的是森林的布置，你会看到在电影看到过的主角，他们会逃生，你就彷佛是在和他们一起经历逃生的过程；再比如过山车，也会让你感觉到你是和电影融为一体的”。
名胜世界大中华区企业传播总监林顺华则在谈及新加坡与香港的竞争时称，香港的迪斯尼乐园跟海洋公园是两个不同的业者经营的，而新加坡名胜世界则是同一家公司经营两大主题公园，“香港的迪斯尼乐园跟海洋公园是互相较量，而我们是互相配合，仅这一方面，我们就比他们强”。
金融危机没有影响新加坡旅游业
业界对金融危机席卷全球的背景下，新加坡这一投资庞大的项目是否会受到影响颇有疑虑，林顺华就此表示，由于这一项目的融资开展得比较早，所有资金也都在金融危机爆发前就已经到位，所以很幸运地没有受到什么影响。他透露说，这一项目三分之二的资金是向星展银行、华侨银行、汇丰银行、苏格兰皇家银行和三井住友银行融的资，余下部分由圣陶沙名胜世界母公司云顶国际提供资产支持。目前整个项目进展顺利，“如果你有机会在明年3月份左右去到新加坡，你就能看到圣淘沙的风景已经是一个全新的面貌，我们四家酒店都已经盖顶，环球影城主体都已经落成，接下来就是安装个别的设施”。
据介绍，圣淘沙名胜世界2010年初开园时，将会雇佣10,000名员工。林顺华认为，金融危机不会对新加坡旅游业产生什么影响，他说援引新加坡官方的相关预测数据说，预计2010年圣淘沙名胜世界开园后，将吸引1500万游客。
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