Stop-Over Visitors to Experience More of Singapore
SINGAPORE, October 4, 2005. The Singapore Tourism Board is launching new initiatives from October 1, 2005 to make it easier for the five million air passengers who transit Singapore each year via its award-winning Changi Airport to see the sights of Singapore.
Singapore is the transport hub of Southeast Asia, welcoming 80 of the world's airlines with 3,900 scheduled weekly flights to more than 180 cities in 56 countries.
New Initiatives for Transit Passengers
i) Bus shuttle services from Airport to Suntec City/Little India/ Parkway Parade with return transfer to the airport
Transit passengers can choose to head to the heart of Singapore with a new free shuttle service. 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.
ii) Tourist Day Pass
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 the Singapore metro and trains within a 24-hour period.
iii) F&B / Shower facility vouchers for use at the airport upon return after transit experience
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.
iv) Taxi Tourist Guide
Transit visitors can also engage the services of a Taxi Tourist Guide for a personalised guided tour of Singapore (this is a paid-for service).
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