"Project Jewel" to strengthen Singapore's global aviation hub status
Singapore's Changi Airport Group (CAG) plans to turn its car park in front of Terminal 1 into a world-class shopping complex, to capture tourism mindshare, and strongly boost Singapore's appeal as a stopover point for global travellers.
Last year, the airport handled 51 million passengers.
In a statement released yesterday, the Singapore airport released the concept plans for an iconic mixed-use complex. Codenamed "Project Jewel", the complex will offer aviation and travel-related facilities, a wide range of retail offerings, as well as unique leisure attractions.
“We are very excited about this opportunity to create at Changi Airport an iconic global attraction that will capture the hearts of both tourists and Singaporeans. For tourists, we envisage Project Jewel to be a must-visit Singapore attraction, located strategically at the doorstep of one of the world’s busiest air hubs, and an extension of the Changi brand promise that many travellers worldwide have come to know us for. For Singaporeans, it will be an exciting world-class destination right here at home, where they can relax and enjoy with their loved ones, again and again," said Lee Seow Hiang, CAG’s Chief Executive Officer.
Against an increasingly competitive landscape, where airports around the world are actively growing their destination appeal, Project Jewel will boost Changi Airport’s position as an air hub of choice for travellers. Passengers transiting through Changi are a significant component – about 30 per cent – of Singapore’s air hub traffic.
Project Jewel is one of the major infrastructure projects being undertaken at Changi Airport to build its capacity for growth and augment its position as a leading global air hub.
