CAG, SIA and SilkAir Renew Partnership To Boost Singapore Tourism

02 October 2012 (Joint Release With CAG) - Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines and SilkAir have again partnered to offer value-packed holiday deals that showcase the best that Singapore has to offer.

Priced from as low as $54[1], compared to $60 last year, Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) packages offer customers of Singapore Airlines and SilkAir even greater value on hotels, key tourist attractions and transportation.

Mr Peh Ke-Wei, CAG’s Vice President for Passenger Development, said, “This is a great time to visit or stop over in Singapore, especially with the many new and exciting tourism developments. We would like to encourage travellers to take advantage of the attractive SSH packages being offered to come and experience Singapore and Changi Airport".

“Singapore’s tourism scene has grown by leaps and bounds and there will be even more exciting developments to look forward to in the years ahead. To demonstrate our commitment to our home base of Singapore and to entice more visitors to experience Singapore’s newest lifestyle and tourism offerings, we are pleased to present our customers these enhanced holiday packages,” said Singapore Airlines’ Senior Manager Marketing Communications and Development, Mr Sheldon Hee.

SSH packages comprise hotel accommodation bundled with complimentary transfers between hotels and the airport, unlimited rides on the SIA Hop-on Bus, and complimentary admission to 14 key attractions, up from eight last year. These are: Singapore Flyer, The Original Singapore Walks, Sentosa Island, one-way cable car ride to or from Sentosa Island, HiPPO River Cruise, Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium, MINT Museum of Toys, National Orchid Garden, Singapore River Bumboat Tour, Jurong BirdPark, Singapore Zoo, Chinatown Heritage Centre, The Battle Box at Fort Canning and Marina Bay Golf Course driving range; all worth at least $232.

In addition, customers can enjoy a host of privileges and discounts on dining, shopping, lifestyle, transport and other activities simply by presenting their Singapore Airlines or SilkAir boarding pass at participating stores including selected outlets at Changi Airport, under the Boarding Pass Privileges programme.

During their stopover in Singapore, passengers can also look forward to shopping and dining at the 330 retail stores and 120 F&B outlets on offer at Changi Airport. In addition, passengers can win attractive prizes including a top prize of one million Singapore dollars in the “Be a Changi Millionaire” contest simply by spending a minimum amount of $30 at Changi.

The promotional rates are valid for SSH bookings from now to 28 March 2013, valid for travel from 1 October 2012 to 31 March 2013 (both dates inclusive). There are also SSH packages that comprise just hotel accommodation and complimentary transfers between hotels and the airport. For more details and terms and conditions, or to book SSH packages online, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can visit singaporeair.com.

[1] Per person on twin-share basis for the first night. Prices may differ slightly for customers from different countries; for more details, customers can enquire with their local Singapore Airlines or SilkAir office or appointed travel agents.