Milestones

Press, 26 February 1980, Page 21

Milestones

The pace of Singapore s hotel-building boom is increasing, stimulated by the achievement of the two million visitors target in 1978 — a year earlier than predicted. By the end of last year, more than 13,00t> hotel rooms were available with an additional 3000 rooms planned for the future.' * s?. S;£ Singapore’s zoological gardens are well worth a visit. Designed on a open plan with the aim of bringing animals and visitors into the closest contact compatible with safety, the zoo

minimises barred enclosures, preferring to display its 120 species in grassy “plains” areas or attractive “islands” (surrounded by safety ditches). Situated near the Seletar Reservoir, the zoo extends over 28 hectares and contains about 1000 animals. Sp 5jT 5/ Singapore Airlines and the Civil Aviation Administration of China (C.A.A.C.), the Chinese national airline, have agreed to establish air services between their

countries. The initial agreement is for up to three flights a week by each airline using narrowbodied aircraft such as Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 707 and 727 aircraft and the C.A~A.C.’s. Ilyushin 62s and Tridents. Consideration of further liberalisation of routes, frequencies and traffic rights will be made at a later date. Singapore Airlines plans to introduce a twice-weekly service from Singapore to Canton and Peking with Boeing 707 s or 727 s before the end of the year.

Singapore efficiency has been internationally acknowledged again. Tins time' by the International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Association (1.F.A.P.A.) which. lias upgraded Paya Lebar Airport to “star-less” status. Unlike other industries, international airports around the world strive towards a star-less rating because that is the maximum grade that any airport can hope to achieve. An airport awarded that grade is considered to be without shortcomings.

Calculators, hairdryers, home appliances, cameras and radios are duty-free and really good bargins. Price lists' are available on demand. Dealers may offer you up to 40 per cent discounts for Japanese goods and up to 30 per cent for other imported ■ brands.