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Source:
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Singapore Changi Airport
Honoured by Prestigious Business Traveller UK Magazine for Being
Longest "Best Airport" Title Holder |
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Singapore Changi Airport marks a page in the
Business Traveller United Kingdom (UK) magazine for being the longest
"Best Airport in the World" title holder for the past 20 consecutive
years. |
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In recognition of Changi Airport's steadfast
achievements, the well-established business travel publication presented
a special award, "Twenty Years at the Top, Best Airport in the World" to
Changi Airport. |
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Mr Julian Gregory, Managing Director of
Business Traveller UK, presented the award to Mr Lim Kim Choon,
Director-General & Chief Executive Officer, Civil Aviation Authority of
Singapore (CAAS), in a ceremony held at Changi Airport today. |
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Mr Lim said, "Winning an award is an
achievement, and keeping our reign on the best airport title for 20
consecutive years is even more commendable. Nevertheless, it is also an
ongoing challenge." Mr Lim added, "It is the dedication and commitment
of all airport staff that have made it possible for us to stay on top,
and everyone in the airport community plays an important role. I would
like to toast this award to all valued members of the Changi family
namely the airlines, ground handlers, government agencies,
concessionaires, contractors and all stakeholders and staff of our
airport. Without all their cooperation and support, Changi Airport would
not have won this award twenty times. Travellers like what we do and we
should continue to do what they like and excite them even further with
our Changi Experience." |
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This is the first-of-its kind award
presented to any organisation since the Business Traveller award was
introduced in the early 1980s, recognised throughout the industry as the
premier accolade for business travel. |
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Mr Julian Gregory, said, "Achieving
consistency of experience is a challenge in any business but to do so
for twenty years is an exceptional achievement. In that time we have
seen new airports around the world but Changi has seen off these
challenges and remained in our readers view the market leader and the
airport of choice when transiting. Generally air travel is not seen by
regular travellers as an enjoyable experience but Changi does everything
it can to ensure that the experience in Singapore is an exception. It is
therefore with great pleasure that we recognise Changi's twenty years of
achievement in being voted Best Airport in the World by our readers with
a special award." |
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To commemorate Changi Airport's 20-year
achievement, CAAS also launched a 2-month exhibition, 'Business
Traveller UK Best Airport in the World 1988-2007' at Changi Airport
today. |
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This exhibition showcases the Business
Traveller UK awards won by Changi Airport and pictures of CAAS
representatives receiving the awards from the British royalty, and other
world renowned celebrities at the Business Traveller award ceremonies
held annually in London. |
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Travellers at Changi Airport will be
able to view the exhibition at the Departure / Transit Malls of
Terminals 1 and 2. The exhibitions will be held in Terminal 2 from
9 October to 8 November 2007 while Terminal 1 will showcase the
awards from 9 November to 8 December 2007. |
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In conjunction with the launch of the
exhibition, travellers at Changi Airport will also have an
opportunity to contribute to charity. In support of Business
Traveller UK's adopted charity, 'Save the Children', a charity box
is available at the exhibition for travellers to place their
contributions. |
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'Save the Children' is the world's independent
children's charity aimed at providing proper healthcare, food, education
and protection for children all over the world. |
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Changi Airport first won the "Best
Airport in the World" award in 1988. Despite the increasingly
competitive airport environment, Changi Airport continues to excel
and top airport surveys worldwide. |
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In the annual polls conducted by the
magazine this year, the majority of air travellers expressed their
support for Changi Airport's smooth efficiency, calm atmosphere in
the Departure / Transit lounges as well as the wide range of
facilities and services available for travellers to enjoy while
waiting for their flights. In 2006, Changi Airport won a record of
25 best airport awards and accolades. In 2007, Changi Airport has
so far won 11 awards and accolades. |
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Source:
www.caas.gov.sg Media Release
9 Oct 2007 |
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