Singapore to Step Up Efforts to Promote Inbound Tourism

Singapore Airlines (SIA), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have stepped up efforts to jointly promote inbound travel to Singapore and Changi Airport, in the largest collaboration among the three partners to date.

Under the new two-year partnership, the three parties will jointly invest $20 million to collaborate in amplifying the Singapore experience to leisure, business and MICE audiences in more than 15 markets (Australia, China, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Philippines,
Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, United States of America, and United Kingdom) worldwide.

“This partnership demonstrates our commitment to further developing our home base as a travel hub and promoting Singapore as a destination of choice. We are pleased to continue working closely with STB and CAG and draw on our respective strengths, to promote sustainable growth of inbound travel to and through Singapore,” said Singapore Airlines CEO, Mr Goh Choon Phong.

A key highlight is the introduction of the Singapore Stopover Premium package, an upgraded version of the Singapore Stopover Holiday. This new product is the latest in the three partners’ ongoing efforts to curate distinctive experiences that allow travellers with different needs to better enjoy Singapore as a destination.

Targeted at both premium leisure and business travellers, the Singapore Stopover Premium package includes stays in selected five-star hotels with breakfast and Wi-Fi, priority hotel check-in services and private transfers, exclusive privileges such as spa discounts or shopping vouchers, and access to a variety of premium leisure experiences across the island.

“One of the key initiatives in this collaboration is developing and enhancing joint programmes that will contribute towards strengthening the global mindshare and perceptions of both Singapore and Changi Airport. We look forward to working together to leverage our collective strengths and insights, and to amplify our efforts to promote the Singapore experience,” said Mr Lee Seow Hiang, Chief Executive Officer, Changi Airport Group.

Another feature of this partnership is the enhanced Free Singapore Tour, a perennially popular programme that brings transit passengers on a free guided tour of Singapore’s vibrant landscape, best heritage attractions and city skyline.

The recently refreshed programme boasts longer itineraries that now cover even more iconic sights, photo stops, additional tour timings across day and night, as well as the introduction of seasonal editions during festive periods, all aimed at providing a more in-depth experience of Singapore beyond Changi Airport.

“Our airline and airport are an integral part of the Singapore experience. The new product offerings demonstrate SIA, CAG, and STB’s commitment to provide today’s discerning travellers with a more seamless and in-depth experience. To constantly refresh and add value to the visitor experience, it is essential for the industry to rally together; STB looks forward to more partnerships with the industry,” said Mr Lionel Yeo, Chief Executive, Singapore Tourism Board.

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