Singapore Night Race 2015 and Live Performances with Singapore Airlines and MasterCard Exclusive Offer

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Singapore Airlines, in partnership with MasterCard, offers exclusive Singapore Night Race package for KrisFlyer members and MasterCard cardholders. From just USD830, car and racing enthusiasts can get into the action to the much-awaited night race and live performances of international artists with an all-inclusive package that comes with round trip Economy Class flight from Manila to Singapore, 4 days/3 nights hotel accommodation, airport transfers, and a Zone 4 Walkabout Pass valid from September 18 to 20, 2015. 

The Zone 4 Walkabout Pass includes access to live performances at the waterfront art center Esplanade and a variety of multi-starred shows at Singapore's biggest outdoor entertainment stage, the Padang Stage. Featured in this year's line-up are world-renowned acts Maroon 5, Pharrell Williams and Bon Jovi. The pass also gives access to numerous food concessionaires, beverage outlets, merchandise booths and activity stations. Cars racing past some of Singapore’s most iconic landmarks can also be viewed through platforms located at strategic trackside positions.

This package is exclusive to MasterCard credit, debit or prepaid cardholders as well as KrisFlyer members paying cash. MasterCard cardholders will also receive an additional 3,000 KrisFlyer miles with every purchase. Be a KrisFlyer member now and sign up for free at KrisFlyer.com

The package is valid for purchase from now until 11 September 2015, for travel out of Manila on 18 September 2015. Hotel stay must be completed by 21 September 2015. To book, call the Singapore Airlines Tours Desk at 753-5151 to 52 or email at tours_mnl@singaporeair.com.sg

Singapore Airlines flies from Manila to Singapore four times daily which conveniently connect to onward flights to the rest of the world. For more information, visit singaporeair.com

Around the World with MasterCard and Singapore Airlines Great Fares

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MasterCard, Singapore Air unveil Great Fares promo. MasterCard cardholders can fly across continents aboard Singapore Airlines at the best price. 

Looking to fly across continents aboard one of the world’s leading airlines at the best price? With the latest promotion from MasterCard and Singapore Airlines, it’s possible!

Dubbed “Around the World with MasterCard and Singapore Airlines Great Fares,” the promo features discounted round trip,all-in faresfrom Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Kalibo to some of the most popular destinations across the globe.

“Through this promo, we present our valued cardholders the chance to make exceptional travel memories flying with no less than one of the world’s best airlines,” shared MasterCard VP Jo-Ann Camacho.

From now until 20 July 2015, MasterCard branded credit, debit and prepaid cardholders can book round-trip, all in economy flights via Singapore Airlines or SilkAirto Malaysia, Thailand or Vietnam for as low as USD200; Cambodia, Indonesia, or Myanmar for USD250; Japan or Korea for USD400; and Australia for USD650.

Cardholders can also go as far as Africa, Europe, New Zealand, and the Americas, for only USD780, USD880, USD900, and USD980, respectively.These promotional fares are inclusive of a 30kg baggage allowance, a delectable Inflight meal, personal KrisWorld Entertainment, and accruable KrisFlyer miles. 

Round-trip, all-in fares for Singapore Airlines Business Class tickets also come at great prices. MasterCard cardholders can fly to Southeast Asia for as low as USD800, to Male or Dubai for USD1,800; to Australia or New Zealand for USD2,300; to South Africa for USD3,200; to Europe for USD3,300; and finally, to the Americas for USD3,500.

Business class tickets include a 40kg baggage allowance, a delectable 3-Course Inflight meal,personal KrisWorld Entertainment, priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling, SilverKris Lounge access, and 125% accruable KrisFlyer miles.

Singapore Airlines is also introducing the Premium Economy Class, which comes with the following inclusions: 35kg baggage allowance; priority check-in, boarding and baggage handling; Book The Cook service; wider seat and more space; personal KrisWorld Entertainment; and110% accruable KrisFlyer miles.

Premium Economy tickets are available for trips to Delhi or Mumbai for only USD1,250; to Sydney for USD1,350; to Auckland for USD1,800, and to the European cities of Paris, Frankfurt, London, Manchester, Munich, and Zurich for USD1,800.

Every ticket purchase of Singapore Airlines’ special offers comes with a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher which can be used to shop, dine or lounge at the Singapore Changi Airport; and a free USD20 Travel Voucher for booking flights originating from the Philippines for travel beyond-Singapore tickets until 31 July 2016.

To qualify for the offers, MasterCard cardholders simply have touse their MasterCard card to purchase a Singapore Airlines or SilkAir ticketfor the travel period of 25 June 2015 to 30 June 2016.

“We are happy to partner with MasterCard in providing their cardholders this opportunity tovisit beautiful international destinations where Singapore Airlines flies to, and experience the extraordinary air travel experience we offer,” explained Singapore Airlines General Manager Carol Ong.

To book tickets or learn more about the “Around the World with MasterCard and Singapore Airlines Great Fares”promotion, visit theSingapore Airlines Ticket Office or call 756-8888.

Project Inspire celebrates 5 years of supporting social entrepreneurs impacting women and girls around the world

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MasterCard and the Singapore Committee for UN Women entitled “Project Inspire celebrates 5 years of supporting social entrepreneurs impacting women and girls around the world."

Singapore Committee for UN Women and MasterCard announce the annual launch and call for submissions for Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World. Celebrating five years of supporting young social entrepreneurs around the world, 2015 promises to be an exciting year. 

With over 1,800 ideas submitted from 72 countries around the world, Project Inspire is now a multi-award winning initiative and one of the most high profile CSR programs in the Asia Pacific region. This year’s challenge welcomes back long-term and committed partners to women’s empowerment and social entrepreneurship: knowledge partner INSEAD: The Business School for the World; strategic partner Bain & Company; & supporting partner Hilton WorldWide. Project Inspire 2015 also welcomes new supporting partner, Top3 Media. 

Launched in 2011 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and the 25th anniversary of MasterCard in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, “Project Inspire: 5 minutes to change the world” is a global challenge that presents 18-35 year olds with a 5-minute platform to pitch their inspired idea to the world. With a US$25,000 Grand Prize and US$10,000 Runner-Up Prize on offer to make their idea a reality, Project Inspire 2015 will take on the theme of ‘Technology or Design for Economic Empowerment’. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate how they use design or technology as a tool in the work they are doing to enable and empower women economically throughout Asia, the Pacific, Middle East & Africa. 

"Celebrating five years of Project Inspire is a milestone that I am incredibly proud of. The strong partnership with long standing partner and co-founders, MasterCard as well as the much welcomed support from INSEAD: The Business School for the World, Bain & Company, Hilton WorldWide and Top3 Media are a testament to how much the competition has grown, and continues to grow over the years,” says Trina Liang-Lin, President, Singapore Committee for UN Women. “The impact that we’ve seen since 2011 through the competition for women and girls around the world, has truly cemented Singapore as the perfect environment to profile and catapult young social entrepreneurs on a global stage.” 

Georgette Tan, Group Head, Communications, Asia Pacific, MasterCard, adds, “It’s vital that more is done to empower and encourage women to break the glass ceiling in the traditionally male-dominated fields of technology and design. Careers in these fields afford women the opportunity to be financially self-sufficient and positively impact the world through their leadership and creativity. MasterCard is incredibly proud to partner with the Singapore Committee for UN Women and witness the impact Project Inspire has already had in just five years. We are committed to supporting women of all ages and look forward to helping cultivate the next generation of young social entrepreneurs around the world in 2015 and beyond”. 

Applicants must submit a five-minute video detailing how the US$25,000 grant will be used to improve the lives of women and/or girls. The competition commenced on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015, and submissions can be made via the Project Inspire website; www.5minutestochangetheworld.org. 

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, 1st July 2015. This year, Project Inspire will choose twenty semi-finalists to progress to a crowd-funding stage of the competition. From the semi-finalists, finalists will be chosen to attend the Grand Finals in Singapore where they will pitch their inspired idea to a panel of judges. The remaining semi-finalists stand a chance of winning a wild-card ticket to pitch their inspired idea at the Grand Finals in Singapore by securing the most amount of supporters during the crowd-funding stage of the competition. Winners are decided by a judging panel and will be announced at an event in Singapore on Friday, 13 November, 2015. 

For media inquiries and interview opportunities, email: media@5minutestochangetheworld.org

To enter, or for more information on Project Inspire, past winners, Project Inspire alumni and judges, along with full terms and conditions, visit: www.5minutestochangetheworld.org

Join the conversation on Facebook: /ProjInspire and Twitter: @Proj_Inspire using #ProjInspire 

Madame Tussauds Singapore launch of a wax figure of iconic Singapore girl

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Madame Tussauds Singapore and Singapore Airlines announced the launch of a wax figure of the iconic Singapore Girl, one of Singapore’s best known icons. 

The figure is modelled after Ms Nur Surya Binte Mohamed Ambiah, a flight stewardess with Singapore Airlines (SIA) who joined in 2007 but left to start a family in 2011 and rejoined SIA in 2012 under the Returning Crew Scheme. 

“We are truly delighted to have created a wax figure of the Singapore Girl; she is a global icon and the epitome of grace and hospitality. Representing a leading Asian brand, the iconic Singapore Girl is well-known all over the world and therefore we wanted to feature her in our attraction which aims to showcase the best of Singapore!” said Ms Sharon Wong, Marketing Manager, Madame Tussauds Singapore. 

“The Singapore Girl, with her distinctive sarong kebaya, is a global icon and one of the most instantly recognizable figures worldwide. She is perennial and appeals to both young and old. Our customers have a strong emotional connection with our brand as a result of her iconic image. Her contribution to SIA’s brand is invaluable and we are excited for her to be featured in Madame Tussauds Singapore,” said Mr Marvin Tan, Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Cabin Crew.

This is the second figure of a Singapore Girl to be produced by Madame Tussauds. The first was modelled after Ms Lim Suet Kwee and was launched in 1993. Ms Lim, who is now Assistant Manager for Crew Performance, played a crucial role in the selection process for the new Singapore Girl wax figure. 

Several factors were considered during the selection process, the most important of which was the fact that she should embody the characteristics of the Singapore Girl, such as Asian grace, hospitality and commitment to service. Other factors include her poise and confidence in presenting herself. 

In September 2014, the Madame Tussauds team met Surya for an eight hour sitting which involved collecting measurements, photos, costume donations, a hand cast, hair samples, a signature and checks for eye colour matches. About 500 precise body and facial measurements were taken. Ms Lim was also present at the sitting to provide Surya with guidance, based on her past experience. The figure was created in London and took approximately three months to complete. Surya’s wax figure is wearing an SIA sarong kebaya cabin crew uniform, donated by SIA. 

Madame Tussauds is one of the world’s most popular visitor attractions, drawing millions of visitors across the world every year. The attraction features some of Singapore’s most popular celebrities, as well as International and Asian A-list celebrities from around the world. Madame Tussauds Singapore is located at Imbiah Lookout on Sentosa and sits alongside Images of Singapore LIVE which is now open to the public. Images of Singapore LIVE introduce an entirely new element with live actors, telling stories about Singapore’s history. The two attractions are linked by the ‘Spirit of Singapore’ boat ride. 

Visit Singapore and see the iconic Singapore girl at Madame Tussauds. 

Singapore Airlines flies to Singapore from Manila four times daily. For bookings, visit HYPERLINK "http://www.singaporeair.com" www.singaporeair.com or the SIA Mobile App.

Singapore Airlines launches Showcase and Travel Fair 2015, Feb 6 - 8 at Glorietta

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Visit the Singapore Airlines Product Showcase & Travel Fair at Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive from 6 to 8 February 2015 to experience the luxury and innovation of our Singapore Airlines Suites.

Singapore Airline airline launches the Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair 2015, which is a follow through of its successful showcase last year. This year, the airline has partnered with local companies as well as the Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to bring more exciting deals and promotions. And, for the first time in the country, Singapore Airlines will be bringing in the Singapore Airlines Suites display seat so travelers can find out for themselves what the luxury experience is all about.

Shoppers attending the travel fair will be able to book flights at the aforementioned all-inEconomy Class promotional fares starting from USD145 to Singapore, USD210 to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, USD690 to India, USD700 to Australia, andUSD 899 to Europe. In addition to that mentioned, passengers can also travel to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Maldives, New Zealand, and South Africa. All Economy Class fares come with complimentary 30kg baggage allowance, gourmet cuisines and KrisFlyer miles that can be used for future travel.

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: MARIA JOSEPHINE OCAMPO, SVP, BPI CREDIT CARDS; MICHAEL DUMLAO, GEN. MANAGER, GLORIETTA MALL; PHILIP GOH, REGIONAL VP FOR SOUTHEAST ASIA, SINGAPORE AIRLINES; SEC. JUN ABAYA, DOTC; SEC. CESAR PURISIMA, DOF; CAROL ONG, GEN. MANAGER, SINGAPORE AIRLINES-PHILIPPINES; AND ADRIAN KWONG, AREA DIRECTOR PHILIPPINES AND BRUNEI, SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD.

For the first time ever in the Philippines, experience the Singapore Airlines Suites at the Showcase and Travel Fair from 6 - 8 Feb 2015 at Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive.

SIA launching the First Class Cabins, a new look for our SilverKris lounge, as well as more offerings. It’s a multi-million dollar investment in providing the best possible services for the market and our customers.

Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall shoppers may also avail of the exceptional all-in fares by simply showing proofs of purchase worth Php 1,000 single or accumulated from January 21 to February 28. Every Php 1, 000 receipt can purchase one ticket. Globe Platinum and Blue customers can also avail of these fares by showing their cards.

When you purchase any beyond-Singapore tickets at the travel fairs or from any Singapore Airlines and SilkAir ticket offices in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Kalibo from 6 – 8 February 2015, you can also redeem a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher which can be used, with no minimum purchase, at participating shops, restaurants and lounge at the Singapore Changi Airport.

All Business and Economy Class fares come accruable KrisFlyer miles as well as 40kg and 30kg baggage allowance respectively. Gourmet cuisines are served onboard. Free city tours await you if you have at least 5 hour transit in Singapore.

Besides exceptional all-inclusive promotional airfares wich star from USD 145 for Economy Class, and USD 800 for Business Class and additional opportunity to book a one-night Singapore Stopover Holiday (SSH) package or a one-day Singapore Explorer Pass SEP) at only USD 1.00.

With a Singapore Stopover there's never been a better time to visit Singapore!

These great airfares are exclusive to BPI Credit Cardholders, Globe Platinum and Globe Blue customers, Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall Davao shoppers, and KrisFlyer members. 

You can also enjoy 6 months Real 0% Special Installment Plan on your BPI Credit Card. 

For those residing in Cebu and Davao, you can also visit the SilkAir Travel Fair at Ayala Center Cebu andSilkAir booth at Abreeza Ayala Mall in Davao from 6 to 8 February 2015.

To book, visit any Singapore Airlines or SilkAir ticket offices, or call our Reservations at 756.8888 for Manila, (63-32) 505.7871 for Cebu, (63-82) 227.5301 for Davao and (63-36) 500.7226 for Kalibo

Singapore Airlines flies from Manila to Singapore four times daily and now departs from NAIA Terminal 3. Flight SQ910 leaves Singapore at 9:35 am and will arrive in Manila at 1:10 pm. SQ917 leaves Manila at 2:15 pm and returns to Singapore at 5:50 pm.

For bookings and more details, visit www.singaporeair.com, the SIA Mobile App, call the SIA Reservations Office at (+632) 756-8888, or contact preferred travel agents.

Fly Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to enjoy a suite of unparalleled travel experience at Exceptional All-In Fares

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“Singapore Airlines and SilkAir have always been focusing on bringing the best travel experience at great value to our customers here in Philippines. The Filipino market is important to us and we remain committed in bringing Philippines to the world and the world to Philippines. These exceptional airfares are a way for us to say thank you to our supportive customers here. ” -  SIA General Manager Carol Ong

As one of the Top 10 Safest airlines in the World for 2015 (airlineratings.com,) Singapore Airlines (SIA) offers travel fair at an exceptional All-In Fares.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and SilkAir (MI), in partnership with Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Ayala Malls, Globe, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group, are launching an exciting and exclusive array of travel opportunities to passengers where they get to enjoy both airlines’ much coveted on-board comfort and impeccable service at exceptional value fares.

Exclusive to BPI Credit Cardholders, Globe Platinum and Globe Blue Customers, Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall Davao Shoppers and KrisFlyer Members, SIA and SilkAir are offering exceptional, all-inclusive fares to Singapore as well as a host of destinations around the world.

These promotional fares are for sale until 28 February 2015 and for travel from 1 February to 31 December 2015.

Customers will get a chance to experience traveling in style at all-in Economy Class fares starting from USD145 to Singapore, USD210 to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, USD690 to India, USD700 to Australia, and USD 899 to Europe. In addition to those mentioned, passengers can also travel to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Maldives, New Zealand and South Africa. All Economy Class fares come with complimentary 30kg baggage allowance, gourmet cuisines and KrisFlyer miles that can be used for future travel.

For elevated comfort, customers can also choose to avail all-in Business Class fares to Singapore and Southeast Asia at USD800, to Australia at USD 2,500, to South Africa at USD 3,200, Europe at USD 3,500, and New Zealand at USD 3,800. In addition to that, there are also special Business Class fares to Maldives and Dubai. All Business Class passengers will enjoy complimentary 40kg baggage allowance, gourmet cuisines, lounge access and 125% KrisFlyer miles that can be used for future travel. 

On top of these great fares, customers can also look forward to a series of exciting travel fairs across the country from 6 – 8 February 2015:

Featuring the exclusive Singapore Airlines Suites product, the Singapore Airlines Showcase and Travel Fair will be held at the Glorietta Activity Center, Palm Drive, Makati City while the SilkAir Travel Fair will take place at Ayala Center Cebu. 

There will also be a SilkAir booth at Abreeza Mall Davao. 

At these fairs, customers will be able to book flights at the aforementioned promotional fares. Customers who purchase itineraries beyond Singapore at these travel fairs or at Singapore Airlines and SilkAir ticket offices from 6 – 8 February can also redeem a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher, with no minimum spend required, that can be used at participating shops at Singapore Changi Airport. 

To make payments more convenient, BPI is offering a Real 0% special installment plan of up to six months. Glorietta, Ayala Center Cebu and Abreeza Mall shoppers may also avail of the exceptional all-in fares by simply showing proofs of purchase worth P 1,000.00 single or accumulated from 21 January to 28 February. 

Every PHP 1, 000-receipt can purchase one ticket. Globe Platinum and Blue customers can also avail of these fares by showing their cards. 

For more details, visit www.singaporeair.com and www.silkair.com.

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Jollibee's joy of #MaagaAngPasko overseas

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Jollibee shares the joy of Maaga angPasko overseas! On its 20th year, the Jollibee Maaga ang Pasko sought to spread holiday cheer to even more children not just in the Philippines but overseas as well.

Jollibeeu2019s annual toy and book drive made its way to Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, enabling schoolchildren to experience the joy of giving.

For the second year in a row, Jollibee stores in Hong Kong, Singapore and Kuwait once again opened their doors to accept donations and engage global Pinoys to send gifts for their youngkababayans.

Jollibee Vietnam did its own adaptation of the campaign (“Christmas is Coming”) to benefit local kids. The store teams in Vietnam led a tour in primary schools in Ho Chi Minh to gather toy and book donations. Making the first international caravan even brighter is a special appearance of everyone’s favorite friend, Jollibee. The fast-food chain’s growing network paved the way in bringing the campaign to foreign shores.

To date, Jollibee has 50 branches in Vietnam, three in Kuwait and one each in Hong Kong and in Singapore.

Filipino communities in Singapore readily opened their hearts to donate toys and books to the Maaga ang Pasko campaign.

Filipino communities overseas also shared their blessings by making online donations through the Jollibee Maaga ang Pasko microsite (www.jollibee.com.ph/MaagaAngPasko). 

With the help of partners Toy Kingdom, Goodwill Bookstore and Blink, they were able to donate book bundles and toy packs to the Philippines.

“Through the continuous help of various individuals and organizations, naging tunay na pinakamaaga, pinakamahaba at pinakamasaya ang Pasko. ( The recent Christmas truly became the earliest, longest and jolliest),” said Jollibee Vice President for Marketing Harvey Ong.

Since it was launched two decades ago, Maaga ang Pasko has brought early Christmas cheer to over 300,000 children nationwide, through the gift of over 1.5 million toys and books. Generous Filipinos also signed up as Jolly Family Toy Scouts, volunteering their time and energy to clean and prepare donations during the campaign’s clean-up phase.

SilkAir, SIA’s regional wing, can now fly to Denpasar, Bali and soon to Cairns

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SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir operates the Singapore Airlines Group's narrowbody fleet and extends the Group network by seeding and developing new, exciting destinations in Asia Pacific.

Passengers of SilkAir, Singapore Airlines’ regional wing, can now fly to Denpasar, Bali as the carrier launched its flights to the destination on 12 December 2014. Next year, passengers will also have to opportunity to fly to Cairns, Australia as SilkAir begins it flights to the destination on 30 May 2015. 

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, will begin daily services to Denpasar on 12 December 2014 and to Cairns on 30 May 2015.

Together with Singapore Airlines’ four daily flights to Bali’s capital, both airlines will offer a total of five round-trip services a day, subject to regulatory approval. For the route to Cairns, SilkAir plans to operate three times weekly on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, through circular routings with Darwin. The inaugural flight and subsequent Saturday flights will depart Singapore for Cairns non-stop and then return to Singapore via Darwin. The Monday and Thursday flights will fly to Cairns via Darwin and then return to Singapore non-stop.

Passengers coming from Manila can choose from four daily flights to Singapore via Singapore Airlines to connect conveniently to Denpasar, while passengers coming from Cebu, Davao or Kalibo can fly to Singapore via SilkAir. Passengers connecting through Singapore can also take advantage of the Singapore Stopover Package, which is inclusive of overnight hotel accommodation with roundtrip airport transfers for as low as USD35. Those traveling beyond Singapore are also entitled to a SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher that may be used at the different outlets in Changi International Airport.

“The increase in the number of flights reflects Singapore Airlines Group commitment in expanding our service offerings and providing our customers with more choices and convenience.  Through synergising the networks of both airlines, we are able to enhance the connectivity options available to our customers through our combined network of 99 cities in 35 countries,” Singapore Airlines’ Senior Vice President, Marketing Planning Ms Lee Wen Fen said.

SilkAir’s Chief Executive, Mr. Leslie Thng said, “Bali is a popular year-round travel destination renowned for its multifaceted attractions from temples, to pristine beaches and paddy fields. SilkAir is extremely pleased to have the opportunity to connect travellers around the world to this vibrant tourist destination from 12 December.”

As for the new Cairns route, Thng, shared: With the launch of Cairns, we, together with our parent company Singapore Airlines, will soon serve a total of seven points in Australia, namely Cairns, Darwin, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. “We believe this new service will be of interest to the leisure travelers as Cairns is well known for being the gateway to the popular Great Barrier Reef.”

Founded in 1876 as the port for inland goldfields, Cairns is the hub of Tropical North Queensland and has the closest access to the Great Barrier Reef, which is the largest reef in the world, measuring 2,011km in length and 72km across at its widest point, also making it the world’s largest World Heritage Area.

Customers are advised to note that the new flights may not be immediately available in computer reservations systems due to the lead-time required in making system updates.

Singapore Airlines to Launch First Class Seats for the Manila-Singapore Route

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Singapore Airlines, starting 12 January 2015, passengers flying from Manila to Singapore will have the option to fly in even greater comfort and luxury as Singapore Airlines launches its First Class cabin on its Manila to Singapore route. Singapore Airlines will be the only airline offering the First Class product on this sector.

Singapore Airlines offers four daily flights on the Boeing 777-200 and the Airbus A330-300 aircraft at present, but by next year, travelers from Manila will get to experience flying on the airline’s B777-300ER fleet which features the First Class product. Operating the SQ910 and SQ917 daily service, the B777-300ER will provide eight first class seats, 42 business class seats, and 228 economy seats. 

In First Class, each passenger is provided with a vanity corner complete with a mirror, a table that can be adjusted for height to suit individual preferences, and a 35-inch seat that can be converted to the largest fully flat bed in the sky.

First Class passengers are treated to the airline’s world gourmet cuisine created by its International Culinary Panel of world-renowned chefs accompanied by a tantalizing selection of wine and beverages specially designed to delight the discerning palate. 

With a large 23-inch LCD screen, passengers flying First Class also enjoy KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines’ state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system, which features carefully curated movies and music in several languages from around the world, as well as a wide selection of games that will surely entertain travelers of all ages.

Business Class passengers will also enjoy elevated luxury and convenience. Designed for the best travel experience, these Business Class seats can be converted to full-flat beds that are 75 inches long. To add to that, each passenger is not only given access to the all-in-one business panel that includes an in-seat power supply for laptops, they are also provided with 15-inch screens that gives access to Singapore Airlines’ top notch in-flight entertainment, KrisWorld.

Singapore Airlines flies from Manila to Singapore four times daily and now departs from NAIA Terminal 3. Flight SQ910 will leave Singapore at 9:35 am and will arrive in Manila at 1:10 pm. SQ917 will leave Manila at 2:15 pm and return to Singapore at 5:50 pm. 

For bookings, interested parties may visit www.singaporeair.com, the SIA Mobile App, call the SIA Reservations Office at 756-8888, or contact their preferred travel agents.

Singapore Airlines offers 12 Days of Exceptional Fares This Christmas

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Something awesome is happening this Christmas! In celebration of the holidays, Singapore Airlines is offering exceptional all-inclusive Economy Class fares to Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh, and Bali for sale from now until December 15, 2014. Fares are applicable for departures up until February 28, 2015.

All-inclusive Economy Class one-way fares start from USD 180. For round-trip Economy Class itineraries, travelers can avail of all-inclusive roundtrip fares to Bangkok at USD 270, USD 280 to Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Saigon as well as USD 330 to Denpasar. 

Passengers traveling beyond Singapore can redeem a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher at the iShopChangi Collection Centre in Singapore Changi Airport Terminals 2 or 3. Also, passengers with at least five hours of transit in Singapore can avail of complimentary city tours that showcase the city’s prominent tourist landmarks. 

Customers flying on Singapore Airlines Economy Class are treated to a tantalizing selection of food, wine and beverages specially designed by a panel of world-renowned chefs and international wine masters. Each seat onboard the flight is furnished with its own KrisWorld entertainment system which offers a wide selection of entertainment options. These exceptional Economy Class fares also come with complimentary 30 kg baggage allowance and accruable KrisFlyers miles. 

For bookings and more details, visit www.singaporeair.com, or the SIA Mobile App. 

You can call the Reservations Office at 756-8888, or contact your travel agent.

Latest promo from Singapore Airlines : Exceptional Value for Business Class Seats to Singapore, Maldives and Europe

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Singapore Airlines is offering Exceptional Value for Business Class Seats to Singapore, Maldives and Europe  at an exceptional all-inclusive rate starting from USD 900. The promotion is only valid until the 31st of October, while travel period is until the 31st of December 2014.

The world’s most awarded airline, Singapore Airlines, is offering the world’s best business class experience to travelers at an exceptional all-in rate starting from USD 900. The all-in fares include business class roundtrip airfare, taxes and surcharges except Philippine travel tax, as well as access to the SilverKris Lounge.  

Customers can choose from nine destinations including Singapore, Maldives, London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Milan, Moscow, Paris and Rome.

For only USD 900 all-in, customers can travel to the Lion City to enjoy Singapore’s stunning city scenes and modern landscapes. Customers flying to the Maldives can also take delight in the island-nation’s pristine beaches for only USD 2,000 all-in. Flights to London are also available for only USD 3,500 all-in for travelers looking into visiting the diverse and exciting European city. Other European destinations are also available for only USD 3,800 all-in, allowing travelers to visit cities such as Barcelona, Frankfurt, Milan, Moscow, Paris or Rome.

Customers flying Singapore Airlines’ Business Class are treated an indulgent variety of in-flight amenities, which include contemporary seats providing passengers a more spacious and comfortable environment. Passengers can also enjoy a unique epicurean experience with meals specially crafted by the world’s most sought-after culinary masters from Singapore Airlines’ International Culinary Panel, and may utilize the airlines’ pioneering Book the Cook service, which enables travelers to pre-order gourmet dishes to be served during the flight. 

All Business Class seats are also equipped with KrisWorld, Singapore Airlines’ world-class in-flight entertainment system which features the latest movies, a wide selection of music as well as entertaining games. All seats feature all-in-one business panels with charging ports for passengers working in-between flights. Flying via Business Class also includes a baggage allowance of 40kg and will also earn customers KrisFlyer miles which can be used to redeem air tickets, with an option to mix cash and miles. 

When in transit in Singapore, Singapore Airlines passengers are entitled to a complimentary SGD20 Changi Dollar Voucher which can be used at participating shops, restaurants and lounges at Singapore Changi Airport. Passengers with at least five hours of transit in Singapore can also register for complimentary city tours that showcase the city’s prominent tourist landmarks. 

Passengers can avail of the city tours by approaching the Free Singapore Tours (FST) Registration Booth located in Terminals 2 and 3 of the Changi International Airport. 

Be among the first to receive the latest promotions from Singapore Airlines.

Sign up as a KrisFlyer member at www.krisflyer.com. 

For bookings, visit www.singaporeair.com, or download the SQ Mobile App. 

You may call the Reservations Office at 756-8888, or contact your travel agent.

The promotion is valid for purchase until 31 October 2014, while travel period is until 31 December 2014.

Singapore Airlines Business Class customers can now enjoy the Prelude “Grands Crus” from Taittinger

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Business Class customers on Singapore Airlines can now enjoy the exquisite taste of the Prelude “Grands Crus” from Taittinger. 

Produced by one of the few remaining family-owned champagne houses, Prelude “Grands Crus” is made with the first pressings of an equal portion of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, selected from Grand Cru vineyards. 

“We’re pleased to be offering Taittinger Prelude “Grands Crus” to our Business Class customers. Prelude “Grands Crus” is made solely from the best Grand Cru vineyards in the Taittinger family’s own estate and is then aged for more than five years in their cellars. For elegance in the glass and exclusivity in the air, this is something really special,” said Singapore Airlines Wine Panel member Oz Clarke. 

Clarke is the newest member of the Singapore Airlines Wine Panel that selected this champagne. The panel also includes Michael Hill-Smith, the first Australian to pass the challenging Master of Wine examinations, and Jeannie Cho Lee, the first Asian to be awarded the Master of Wine title. 

“Our new Business Class offering is testament to the lengths we go to for our customers to enjoy champagne from one of the best vineyards in the world. This outstanding champagne is a joyous blend of finesse and complexity, which will certainly delight the most discerning palates,” said Senior Vice President Product & Services, Mr Tan Pee Teck.

Around 194,000 bottles of champagne are consumed on Singapore Airlines flights annually. Currently, Singapore Airlines is the only airline that serves the rare and highly coveted Grand Cru Red Burgundy and two prestige cuvées, Dom Perignon and Krug Grand Cuvée, in tandem.

Singapore Airlines celebrates Independence Day at NAIA 1

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Singapore Airlines, the world's most awarded airline, once again celebrated the Philippine Independence Day at Ninoy Aquino International Airport yesterday June 12, 2014 by bringing the festivities to departing passengers at the check-in counter for SQ917.

Passengers and airport staff were treated to traditional Filipino song and dance performaces while giveaways were distributed.

Last Christmas SIA surprised passengers in Manila with special Christmas gifts from Santa Clause.  About fifty (50) of SIA’s airport crew and staff presented songs and dance performances that passengers really enjoyed. 

According to Ms Rita Dy, SIA Manager for Marketing Communications & Services, this adds more color to the festivities, namely Philippine Independence Day, Valentines' Day, Christmas season, and other national holidays we celebrate.

Known as premium service in the sky, Singapore Airlines' Independence Day celebration showcased the airline's commitment to creating new ways to delight and warm the hearts of its passengers.

‘Recipes That Rock’ premieres on April 28

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 Go on a gourmet escape with Alex and Matt around Western Australia’s Margaret River in

‘Recipes That Rock’

Take your taste buds on a rock-n-roll tour when RECIPES THAT ROCK premieres every Monday at 7:00 p.m. (1900 hrs) SIN/HK, starting April 28. Encores every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. (1000 hrs).

TLC SUMMER BRO-MANCE BLOOMS AS ‘BLUR’ BASSIST ALEX JAMES BONDS WITH TATTOOED AUSSIE CHEF MATT STONE OVER FOOD THAT ROCKS

45 year old Alex James made his name as a member of famous rock band, Blur, and is now an author, father and farmer who makes award-winning artisan cheeses. In RECIPES THAT ROCK, Alex goes on a crusade to find great music, unique characters and delectable cheeses. Alex has hosted the food and music festival ‘Jamie Oliver presents The Big Feastival with Alex James’ on his farm in September 2012.

26 year old Matt Stone started his career at Margaret River’s Leeuwin Estate and is currently the executive chef at Perth’s ‘Greenhouse’ restaurant. He rocks tattoos, an anti-establishment attitude and passion for sustainability, green issues, food and art installations. 

Matt has put ‘Greenhouse’ at the front of Perth’s dining culture in just their first year of trade and has been awarded numerous accolades. Matt took out Gourmet Traveller’s prestigious Best New Talent 2011, West Australia’s Good Food Guide’s Best Young Chef 2011 and Greenhouse won the Good Food Guide’s Best New Restaurant for 2011.

Rock star turned cheesemaker – check. Homegrown Aussie chef complete with tattoos – check. Open top car cruising around the Margaret River region – check. Alex James and Matt Stone heads west of Australia to take a journey of discovery around the Margaret River region in the six-part series, RECIPES THAT ROCK. Together, they will discover unique produce, meet the people behind them, soak in the stunning surf and scenery and draw inspiration from what they find for some uniquely Australian recipes.

With pristine beaches, lush vineyards and a mosaic of natural wonders, Margaret River is one of Australia’s most picturesque and charming regions perfect for taking a family vacation or romantic getaway. So why would two rock ‘n’ roll loving men want to visit Margaret River? One thing Alex James, former bassist of rock band Blur, and Matt Stone, one of Australia’s youngest, most notable chefs, have in common is their love of food and that’s exactly where Margaret River delivers. In each half hour episode of RECIPES THAT ROCK, the duo will take a look at the culinary delights and freshly picked produce across Margaret River – from Yallingup (aboriginal for ‘Place of Love’) to the beachside town of Prevelly – that make it Australia’s premium gourmet region.

Once a chilled out surfing town, Margaret River has long been a nirvana for wine fans. But more recently, artisan cheese, chocolate and olive oil producers have made it their home alongside outstanding microbreweries. Inspired by the high quality Asian dishes and Pacific Rim cuisine, Alex and Matt cook up feasts like sticky Vietnamese pork, Mexican spiced abalone with avocado and mango salad, barbecued marron with grilled asparagus and beach herbs, and delicious desserts like a liquid-centered chocolate cake and sheep milk ice-cream with fruits, pistachios and rose petal syrup.

From beachside barbecues to underground (literally!) didgeridoo concerts, Alex and Matt also explore the sights, sounds and smells of the region to gain an immersive experience. Not only do the boys cook up a storm in the kitchen, they’re game enough to get down and dirty hive-hunting for gooey golden honey, scouring the aqua-blue beaches to hand pick abalone and even play catch with some piglets stuck on an island off the mainland of a free-range pig farm.

The boys continue ticking off their food lover’s must-do list: hunting for black truffles, touring the local wineries, catching their own dinner and meeting with experts who share special tricks of the trade while rubbing shoulders with renowned chefs from around the globe – Alex Atala, Alvin Leung, Heston Blumenthal, Rene Redzepi and Tetsuya Wakuda to name a few – as the gourmet world descends on the region for Margaret River’s Gourmet Escape.

Experience the amazing produce, cook the recipes, hear the music and see the stunning surf and scenery that make Margaret River so incredibly unique in RECIPES THAT ROCK.

GrabTaxi secures additional funding from Vertex Venture Holdings

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Number one mobile taxi booking app by downloads and bookings in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and The Philippines

The future of taxi booking is now, as more markets embrace mobile taxi booking in Southeast Asia.

GrabTaxi, an automated smartphone taxi booking platform, is poised to extend its leadership position and expand into new markets in the region.

Grab Taxi will be able to support an even larger number of taxi drivers and commuters, thanks to additional funding from investors including Vertex Venture Holdings, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings.

Vertex Venture is the lead investor in additional funding into GrabTaxi, while another group of angel investors from Malaysia are providing financial support to this young start-up. CIMB, a leading ASEAN universal bank, headquartered in Malaysia has been appointed the main financier by GrabTaxi. 

The GrabTaxi concept was developed by two ex-Harvard Business School students back in 2011 to solve two main issues in the taxi industry – create safer and reliable rides for passengers and improve drivers’ livelihood.

GrabTaxi Founder and Group CEO Anthony Tan said, “From our humble beginnings, GrabTaxi has become the largest and most widely used taxi booking mobile app in the region. In fact, we have fifteen times more booking volume than our nearest competitors. Our own regional survey showed that we’re at the top of our consumer’s minds. More than 50 percent of them aren’t aware of any other service available except for GrabTaxi.”

“The additional investment will allow us to tap into new markets and cement our leadership position as the best and biggest taxi booking mobile app in the region. Our teams are growing and passionate about providing the best service to taxi drivers and commuters. We continue to invest in the best local talent in each market because we want to build a world class team that responds to local demands.”

Around the region

GrabTaxi is the clear industry leader in the five countries that it currently operates in. More than 250,000 people in the region use GrabTaxi at least once a month with the app already being downloaded onto more than one million mobile devices to date. There is a taxi booking through GrabTaxi every two seconds across the region.

As a humble for-profit social start-up, GrabTaxi believes that business and social value can be achieved in parallel. They believe that being a double bottom line company, which focuses on social good as well as economic benefit and enriching the lives of our two key stake holders – taxi drivers and passengers – have enabled us to come this far. 

GrabTaxi’s ‘Share your Ride’ function, which allows users to share their journey through social media or messaging apps with friends and family, has provided extra security for passengers that has never been available before. GrabTaxi also allows users to rate their drivers and view their information, giving users peace-of-mind when booking taxis. Drivers under the GrabTaxi network have experienced a 30% to 300% increase in revenue and our passengers feel safer with our service.

Tan was keen to point out that GrabTaxi takes all customer feedback seriously. 

“It is our policy to suspend any drivers and passengers found guilty of wrongdoings upon thorough investigation. Our stakeholders are always pleasantly surprised when we call them to say that action has been taken,” said Tan.

The funding

This additional investment is a testament to the effectiveness of GrabTaxi and how it has made a significant impact in the markets that they have entered. Vertex Venture funding has provided the impetus to ensure GrabTaxi moves ahead at a strong pace in each market. 

“GrabTaxi is a start-up that has shown tremendous potential and we’re confident that it will continue to dominate the taxi booking industry in the region. We invest in potential champions which have developed new technology platforms or business models that disrupt the incumbents and old inefficient ways of doing things. We clearly see GrabTaxi as one such champion in the making. We are very happy to be an investor in GrabTaxi and we will continue to provide strong support both financially and in strategic value-add to strengthen GrabTaxi leadership position in this region,” said Chua Kee Lock, Group President & CEO of Vertex Venture Holdings.

On being the proud financier of GrabTaxi, Dato' Lee Kok Kwan, CEO, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Markets, CIMB Group said, “From a home-grown start-up, to becoming a dominant Southeast Asia powerhouse in the taxi booking industry today in just 2 short years, this is a clear testament of GrabTaxi’s foresight and resolute tenacity. Similar to how CIMB had grown to become the leading ASEAN bank from our humble beginnings as a small Malaysia investment bank, we are glad to be able to support start-ups like GrabTaxi in achieving their greater aspirations.”

About GrabTaxi

GrabTaxi is a for-profit social start-up with a mission to revolutionise the taxi industry. GrabTaxi started in Kuala Lumpur and now has operations in Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Runner-up in the 2011 Harvard Business School Business Plan Contest, its core product is a taxi-dispatch service with GPS-enhancements, allowing passengers to hail the nearest taxi with extreme ease. Since year 2012, tens of thousands of taxi drivers have been using the GrabTaxi smartphone-based technologies to receive bookings. 

Passengers can book taxis on their smartphones and tablets (tablets (iOS: http://bit.ly/myteksi-ios, Android: http://bit.ly/myteksi-android, Windows: http://bit.ly/myteksi-windows and Blackberry: http://bit.ly/myteksi-blackberry). with ease and great user experience.

As a humble start-up, GrabTaxi believes that business and social value can be achieved in parallel. It hopes to make a difference in Singapore’s public transportation, by making it easier, safer and more efficient to book taxis. For more information, please visit: http://www.grabtaxi.com. 

Singapore Tourism Board's new marketing campaign: "Singapore, "See where the world is heading"

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The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) recently launched its marketing campaign for the Philippines,  entitled “Singapore. See where the world is heading,” a key source market for Singapore. As part of a series of differentiated marketing campaigns previously launched in China, Australia, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, this campaign is similarly designed with the Filipino visitors’ needs in mind.

‘Singapore. See where the world is heading,’ aims to encourage Filipinos to experience the pulse of the world through the various innovative and world class experiences Singapore offers. 

“Over the past years, we have been actively engaging the Filipino market to better understand their needs and preferences. By incorporating these insights into the ‘Singapore. See where the world is heading.’ marketing campaign, we are confident of being able to better curate and deliver offerings and experiences that are customised to the Filipino traveller in order to engage them at a deeper and more meaningful level,” says Mr Kenneth Lim, Regional Director, Southeast Asia (II) and Oceania, Singapore Tourism Board. 

Recognising the unique, evolving needs of the Filipino traveller

The Filipino consumer today is becoming more evolved and deliberate in terms of planning and choosing their holiday destination, and vacationing has become an important lifestyle choice. They typically travel as families, ‘barkada’ (group of friends), or couples to bond through shared experiences. A large majority are free and independent travellers (FIT) who plan their own itineraries, and rely heavily on recommendations by family, friends and online communities.

Through in-market engagements with consumers and travel partners, it was found that most Filipinos have a dated and surface-level awareness of Singapore. Those who have visited the city in the past three years were pleasantly surprised by the transformed Singapore, offering a multitude of rich experiences easily accessible in a comfortable and safe environment. 

Tailoring differentiated experiences for Filipino travellers

With a deeper understanding of the Filipino consumer needs as well as recognizing the strengths of Singapore as a destination regarded by the Filipinos, the campaign ‘Singapore. See where the world is heading’ is therefore designed to highlight the evolving and ever-changing landscape of Singapore, and as a destination, being able to provide those aspirational experiences in entertainment, dining, sight-seeing and shopping as favoured by Filipinos, to enjoy with their loved ones. 

Following teaser ads to generate excitement of the campaign launch, STB unveiled its ‘Singapore. See where the world is heading’ marketing campaign on 11 February 2014 at Greenbelt 3 Park.

Filipinos will get to enjoy an amazing Supertree installation inspired by Singapore’s own Gardens by the Bay at Greenbelt 3 Park and have a taste of how far Singapore has come as a destination and truly exemplify a destination that is always pushing boundaries and representing where the world is heading. The Supertree structure offers a unique fusion of nature and technology, just like the country itself. The Supertree display will be up until 10 March 2014, where mall-goers can deepen their awareness of Singapore with snippets of facts, and prizes being offered for trivia organized throughout the day. They can post photos of themselves with the Supertree with the hashtag #SGSupertree.

In tune with how Filipinos regard Singapore as constantly renewing and being at the cutting edge, the campaign will also leverage heavily on digital to reach out to the Filipino consumers. Specifically, the campaign includes a microsite and consumer interactive digital platform called #TheCuriousTraveller at yoursingapore.com/ph and YourSingapore Planner, downloadable itinerary planner mobile application that hopes to encourage Filipinos, not just to look at the aspirational experiences Singapore has to offer, but discover them on their own, provoking and inspiring them to become their own #TheCuriousTraveller. 

Users can opt to download the recommended itinerary based on whom they are travelling with and if they are heading to Singapore for shopping, food, sightseeing and entertainment or all of the above. Or they can choose to create their own itinerary where there are 40 experiences to choose from. The YourSingapore Planner app is available on Google Play or iTunes App Store. 

As the sharing of personal travel experiences and travel tips are important to Filipinos, STB has appointed a key opinion leader to be the face of the campaign through #TheCuriousTraveller. Erwan Heussaff was on hand to share his experiences at the launch and he will be sharing his exciting adventures in Singapore on yoursingapore.com/ph/thecurioustraveller. 

Lastly, to complement the digital efforts, other channels such as PR, above and below-the-line advertising will sustain the campaign in the coming months, with each platform promoting a refreshing side of Singapore.

“Whatever the reason for travelling – romantic getaway, barkada trip, or relaxing family vacation, the Singapore Tourism Board is dedicated to making sure Filipinos have the ultimate differentiated bonding experience the whole year round,” expressed Ms Sherina Chan, Area Director, Philippines & Brunei, Singapore Tourism Board. “We hope Filipinos will take to our campaign positively, be amazed by the bountiful new offerings that Singapore has to offer and see where the world is heading,” concluded Ms Chan. 

About the Singapore Tourism Board 

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is a leading economic development agency in tourism, one of Singapore’s key service sectors. Known for partnership, innovation and excellence, STB champions tourism, making it a key economic driver for Singapore. We aim to differentiate and market Singapore as a must-visit destination offering a concentration of user-centric and enriching experiences through the “YourSingapore” brand.

For more information, please visit http://www.stb.gov.sg/ or http://www.yoursingapore.com/