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Source:
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"The World's Biggest Transit
Lounge" Launches Phase 2 of Transit Programme - Stop-Over Visitors To
Experience More of Singapore and Be Inspired for Return Visit |
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On 1 October 2005, the Singapore Tourism
Board launched Phase Two of the Transit Programme to turn Singapore into
¡°The World¡¯s Biggest Transit Lounge¡±. |
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Singapore is a throbbing hub with 80 of the
world¡¯s airlines converging through 3,900 scheduled weekly flights to
more than 180 cities in 56 countries. |
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With the Transit Programme, the Singapore
Tourism Board (STB) seeks to enhance the experience of the more than 5
million air passengers who stop over in Singapore. |
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Besides offering a world-class experience
within Changi Airport, we would also want to host these transit
passengers by providing them convenient access to the many attractions
outside the airport for those with longer stopover time, essentially
turning Singapore into a huge transit lounge. |
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¡°STB wants to heighten the experience for
the many transit passengers that pass through Singapore. We have a
wonderful transit lounge at Changi Airport that our stop-over passengers
enjoy and now it¡¯s time to give them a real taste of what Singapore has
to offer. Exciting promotions and incentives await travellers who choose
to transit in Singapore and we hope they will be sufficiently tempted to
quickly make a return trip here to fully experience Uniquely Singapore,¡±
said Dr Chan Tat Hon, Assistant Chief Executive (Leisure), STB. |
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Phase 2 Transit Programme Incentives |
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i) Bus shuttle services from Airport
to Suntec City/Little India/Parkway Parade with return transfer to the
airport |
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Transit passengers can choose to head to the
heart of Singapore with a new free shuttle service that will bring them
through areas showing a snapshot of the different sides to Singapore. |
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Suntec City would appeal to those keen on
city experiences, Little India for cultural buffs or those who would
like to do a spot of shopping at the 24-hour Mustafa¡¯s and Parkway
Parade would be a drop-off point for those wishing to explore the East
Coast and sandy beaches of Singapore. |
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ii) Tourist Day Pass |
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For transit visitors preferring to travel
and venture through Singapore on their own, they can redeem a
complimentary Tourist Day Pass to enjoy up to 10 free rides on SMRT and
NEL trains within a 24-hour period. |
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iii) F&B/Shower facility vouchers for
use at the airport upon return after transit experience |
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On their return to the airport, transit
passengers can choose to freshen up with a choice of a food and drink
voucher or a complimentary use of the airport shower facilities. These
can be collected at the Singapore Visitors Centre located at the Changi
Airport arrival hall. |
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iv) Free City Tour in Chinese |
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The two-hour free city tour gives transit
passengers a taste of what Singapore has to offer. The tour and English
commentary is currently available to all transit passengers. As part of
the Phase two launch, Chinese commentary will be introduced to address
the needs of the growing Chinese-speaking segment of travellers. |
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v) Taxi Tourist Guide |
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Transit visitors can also engage the
services of a Taxi Tourist Guide for a personalized guided tour of
Singapore. |
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In conjunction with the Phase 2 Transit
Programme launch, a promotion will be introduced to allow Chinese and
Indian nationals to transit in Singapore for up to 96 hours or 4 days
without having to apply for a visa. |
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To be eligible for this promotion,
Chinese and Indian nationals transiting at Singapore¡¯s Changi Airport
are only required to furnish onward third country air-tickets departing
within the next 96 hours and possess a valid visa or long-term pass
issued by any of these six countries ¨C Australia, Canada, Japan, New
Zealand, United Kingdom or United States of America.1 |
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China and India are two main markets that
contribute to a fast-growing segment of inbound visitors for Singapore. |
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In 2004, Singapore received about 880
thousand visitors from China and 471 thousand from India. Compared to
the 670 thousand visitors who visited from China and 375 thousand from
India in 2002, this represents an overall growth of 31% and 25% for
China and India respectively. |
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The Singapore Tourism Board is engaging its
various regional offices, especially those in China and India, to create
more awareness of this promotion and encourage travellers to stopover in
Singapore and enjoy Uniquely Singapore. |
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Transit passengers who satisfy the criteria are not guaranteed entry but
are still subjected to Singapore¡¯s prevailing entry requirements. |
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Source:
www.stb.com.sg Media Release 30 Sep
2005 |
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