Singapore Flyer takes first spin
Date Published: 11th February 2008, Channel News Asia
SINGAPORE: Touted to be one of Asia's most visible iconic attractions, the S$240 million Singapore Flyer took to the skies for the first time Monday night.
United Overseas Bank was among the 38 business partners who tossed the traditional Lunar New Year dish "yu sheng" for prosperity and good luck inside the air-conditioned capsule of the Singapore Flyer.
The guests rode on the observation wheel for about an hour, or two rotations.
The 165-metre Singapore Flyer, which was built in just over two years, is said to be a key landmark at Marina Bay.
The 700 visitors inside the 28 capsules got to enjoy a bird's eye view of Singapore and neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gan Ai Im, UOB's head of cards and payment products, said: "It's actually a very slow ride. I understand it takes about 34 minutes in total to make a full revolution. That's really nice, even people who are afraid of heights feel very comfortable. You almost feel like you are stationary."
Singtel's CEO Allen Lew also said: "I've been seeing this from the expressway for a while. I've been wondering what it's like… I really didn't come with very much expectation, but it's been quite surprising for me. And I definitely would come back with my family and overseas visitors."
More corporate clients will get to take a ride on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Each company paid almost S$9,000 to book an entire capsule, which can hold up to 28 people.
Couples can also spend their Valentine's Day evening on the observation wheel, complete with champagne, chocolates and flowers.
The Flyer will open on 1 March. Different types of tickets are available, starting from S$29.50.
Bookings are off to a flying start as well, with about half a million tickets sold over the past months.
Patsy Ong, sales & marketing agent of Singapore Flyer, said: "We've got good support from our travel agents, from corporate clients. And the public are really excited about it. It's been really encouraging, but as a policy, we always keep 20 per cent of our tickets for walk-ins. Key enquires received so far are for National Day, for F1 packages and for Christmas.
The Singapore Flyer is expected to attract 2.5 million visitors in the first year, and contribute S$100 million in tourism receipt.
The observation wheel forms part of a string of attractions at Marina Bay, including the integrated resort and the Gardens by the Bay.
Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews
SINGAPORE: Touted to be one of Asia's most visible iconic attractions, the S$240 million Singapore Flyer took to the skies for the first time Monday night.
United Overseas Bank was among the 38 business partners who tossed the traditional Lunar New Year dish "yu sheng" for prosperity and good luck inside the air-conditioned capsule of the Singapore Flyer.
The guests rode on the observation wheel for about an hour, or two rotations.
The 165-metre Singapore Flyer, which was built in just over two years, is said to be a key landmark at Marina Bay.
The 700 visitors inside the 28 capsules got to enjoy a bird's eye view of Singapore and neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia.
Gan Ai Im, UOB's head of cards and payment products, said: "It's actually a very slow ride. I understand it takes about 34 minutes in total to make a full revolution. That's really nice, even people who are afraid of heights feel very comfortable. You almost feel like you are stationary."
Singtel's CEO Allen Lew also said: "I've been seeing this from the expressway for a while. I've been wondering what it's like… I really didn't come with very much expectation, but it's been quite surprising for me. And I definitely would come back with my family and overseas visitors."
More corporate clients will get to take a ride on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Each company paid almost S$9,000 to book an entire capsule, which can hold up to 28 people.
Couples can also spend their Valentine's Day evening on the observation wheel, complete with champagne, chocolates and flowers.
The Flyer will open on 1 March. Different types of tickets are available, starting from S$29.50.
Bookings are off to a flying start as well, with about half a million tickets sold over the past months.
Patsy Ong, sales & marketing agent of Singapore Flyer, said: "We've got good support from our travel agents, from corporate clients. And the public are really excited about it. It's been really encouraging, but as a policy, we always keep 20 per cent of our tickets for walk-ins. Key enquires received so far are for National Day, for F1 packages and for Christmas.
The Singapore Flyer is expected to attract 2.5 million visitors in the first year, and contribute S$100 million in tourism receipt.
The observation wheel forms part of a string of attractions at Marina Bay, including the integrated resort and the Gardens by the Bay.
Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews
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