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Cover Story FOR THE AGENT SINGAPORE FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATIONS AND TOUR PACKAGES The island nation’s renowned hotels offer elaborate suites and breathtaking views Dee, director of business development (wong.sindee@panpacific.com, 011-65-6826-8284). Raffles Hotel’s (http://singapore. raffles.com) 103 suites are dispersed over four wings and are inspired by the colonial bungalows of the early 20th century. Suites have 14-foot ceilings, Oriental carpets and original etchings on the walls. The 12 Personality Suites, located along the Palm Court, are among the most requested. These are named after celebrities who were associated with the hotel in its earlier heyday. The most popular are Ava Gardner (#123), Charlie Chaplin (#212), Rudyard Kipling (#252) Raffles Hotel Singapore, a national monument and Somerset Maugham (#102). Each suite has a parlor and dining area, bedcom.sg) can be booked for onward passengers not clearing customs and immigration facilities in Singapore. Taxi fares from the airport to downtown are approximately $10 to $14. Hotels: The 775-room Pan Pacific (www.panpacific.com/singapore) recently completed a $9.7 million renovation of its rooms and suites. The refurbishment, heavy on technological upgrades, includes the addition of multiple-port panels and improved Internet connectivity. Each room in the hotel has floor-toceiling glass windows, with great views of the city or harbor. The finishing touches are the remote-controlled Roman drapes and sun filters framing the windows. The hotel has a suite on each of its 37 floors. Each suite comes with a bedroom and attached living room, making it a good choice for families. For even more space, book an adjoining guest room. The Pacific Club rooms, suites and Presidential Duplex Suites, on floors 33 to 35, have a team of butlers on hand. Travel agent liaison is Wong Sin room and dressing room. The hotel’s 17 Palm Court Suites and eight Courtyard Suites, which have double queen-size beds, are good for families. The eight connecting rooms are also Palm Court Suites (#111, 112, 113, 114, 204, 205, 211 and 212). There are seven Grand Hotel Suites in the main building. well-equipped pantry, two bedrooms and a private veranda. Agents should book two months in advance, especially during the peak season between September and March. Travel agent liaison is Sharie Rajaratnam, sales manager (sharie.rajaratnam@ raffles.com, 011-65-6412-1269). The 400-room Fullerton Hotel (www.fullertonhotel.com), in the heart of Singapore’s central business district, is within walking distance of many cultural venues, including Boat Quay, one of Singapore’s most popular dining and entertainment areas. Among non-suites, the spacious Esplanade Rooms are a popular choice for their sea or river views PHOTO PROVIDED BY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS (MICA) The Singapore Specialist Program 2008 is scheduled to debut early this year. The Singapore Tourism Board, Americas, is developing the educational program, which will train and certify travel agents who complete an online course as Singapore specialists. Getting there: Singapore Airlines offers nonstop service to Singapore from Los Angeles and New York. Flight time from New York comes to about 21 hours. Transpacific flights are available from All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Eva Airways, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Thai Airways International and United Airlines. Transatlantic flights are offered by British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates Air, Finnair, KLM, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines and Swissair. The two terminals at Singapore’s Changi Airport (www.changi.airport. com.sg) contain comprehensive facilities as well as hotels. The Ambassador Transit Hotel (www.airport-hotel. These have a living and dining room, 50 Home-BasedTravelAgent F EB RUARY 2008 http://singapore.raffles.com/ http://singapore.raffles.com/ http://www.airport-hotel.com.sg http://www.panpacific.com/singapore http://www.fullertonhotel.com http://www.changi.airport.com.sg http://www.changi.airport.com.sg http://www.airport-hotel.com.sg

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