Finnair Launches Direct Flights to Singapore

Finnair opens dispense flights to Singapore today, 30 May 2011.

The flights are whereas operated using Finnair's state-of-the-art Airbus A340 aircraft.

"Finnair's Asian ground plan has worked keenly well," uttered Finnair CEO Mika Vehviläinen. "The Singapore wandering cede strongly assistance our cynosure purpose as just for serving our leading bull's eye flock of customers travelling between Asia and Europe on business."

Singapore is Finnair’s tenth impending ambition command Asia.

Suntec Singapore’s Green Power

In  less  than  one  and  a  half  years  since  embarking  on  a  new  and  green  initiative  to  convert  used  cooking  oil  to  biodiesel,  Suntec  Singapore  has  recycled  more  than  15,200  litres  of  cooking  oil,  which  if  not  properly  disposed  of,  could  contaminate  up  to  304  million  litres  of  water.  This  is  an  impressive  increase  of  90%  since  June  2009.

As  part  of  Suntec  Singapore’s  corporate  social  responsibility  (CSR)  efforts,  its  kitchen  hands  pitched  in  their  part  for  the  environment  when  it  reduced  its  net  carbon  footprint  by  13,879.07  kg  of  carbon  dioxide  last  year.

Singapore Airlines Cargo Adds Kolkata and Penang to Network

Singapore Airlines Cargo has added two destinations to its network.

On 30 March, the airline resumed Boeing 747-400 freighter operations to Kolkata in India after a two-year hiatus, while on 8 April it started serving a new destination, Penang in Malaysia.

The new freighter capacity will complement the ‘bellyhold’ space available from Singapore Airlines’ daily passenger services between Singapore and Kolkata.

Pan Pacific to Open ParkRoyal Flagship in Singapore

Pan Pacific will open its flagship ParkRoyal hotel, the ParkRoyal on Pickering on Upper Pickering Street, in Singapore in 2012.

Designed by award-winning design firm WOHA, ParkRoyal on Pickering features a hotel-in-a-garden concept and sustainable features that have already earned it a Green Mark Platinum score, the nation’s highest green rating. WOHA are the architects behind iconic buildings such as The Met in Bangkok, and in Singapore, the School of the Arts and Stadium Mass Rapid Transit Station.

Singapore Airlines Launches Sao Paulo Flights

Singapore Airlines has launched flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport via Barcelona.

Sao Paulo is Singapore Airlines’ first destination in South America, which has become the sixth continent in its route network.

Singapore Airlines to Increase Fuel Surcharge

Singapore Airlines is to increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 17 March 2011, as a result of the continued escalation in the price of jet fuel.

The price of jet fuel is now above US$130 per barrel, which is the highest in two years.

Singapore Visitor Arrivals in October 2010

Singapore visitor arrivals registered 15.8 percent growth to reach 978,000 in October 2010, the highest number of arrivals recorded for the month of October. [See: Singapore Visitor Arrivals for October 2009]

Singapore Visitor Arrivals in September 2010

Singapore visitor arrivals in September 2010 registered a growth of 18.4% to reach 947,000, the highest number of arrivals received in the month of September and the tenth consecutive month of record visitor arrivals for Singapore.

Just How Adventurous are Singaporeans

A recent survey commissioned by Guinness as part of the Guinness Adventures campaign has revealed that almost 60 percent of Singaporeans have participated in an adventurous sport – including wakeboarding, bungee jumping or mountain climbing.

Singapore Airlines to launch Singapore - Barcelona - Sao Paulo Flights

Singapore Airlines is to add a sixth continent to its route network in March 2011 with the launch of thrice-weekly flights between Singapore and the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, via Barcelona, Spain.

Sao Paulo will be the airline’s first South American destination. A dynamic metropolis, Brazil’s largest city is an arts and entertainment centre as well as an influential player in the areas of commerce and finance within the region.

It’s Going To Get Loud Singapore’s Grand Prix Season

Grand Prix Season returns to Singapore from Sept, 17th to 26th, 2010 with a whole range of parties, art exhibitions, lifestyle experiences and, of course, an exciting night race.

“The Singapore night race remains one of the most exciting and visually spectacular races in the Formula One season. With the race held right in the heart of the city, it is also a boon to race-goers who can not only get up close to the unique street race action but also enjoy easy access to any of the myriad Grand Prix Season Singapore lifestyle offerings happening within the circuit and all around the city,” said Mr Chew Tiong Heng, Director (Destination Marketing) of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). “This year, the city skyline gains an extra sparkle with the opening of the Marina Bay Sands which will contribute to the diverse activities that visitors can choose from when customising their very own Grand Prix Season Singapore experience. Whether you are a race-fan, shopaholic or gourmet enthusiast, the beauty of the city lies in your hands to shape YourSingapore the way you like it to be.”

Singapore Visitor Arrivals in July 2010

Singapore visitor arrivals registered 24.1 percent growth to reach 1,095,000 in July 2010, the highest ever recorded visitor arrivals in the month of July. This is also the first time that visitor arrivals have  exceeded 1 million in a single month.

The positive growth in visitor arrivals this month can be largely attributed to improved travel sentiment, the draw of our Integrated Resorts and the Great Singapore Sale, and tactical promotions by airlines and hotels.