SINGAPORE AIRLINES TO PROMOTE MARINA BAY SANDS

SINGAPORE, March 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to promote
Singapore's second integrated resort, the Marina Bay Sands, as a destination
for its customers travelling to the city-state.

The Republic's national carrier today signed a memorandum of understanding
(MOU) with the resort, which is schduled to be opened next month, for the joint
promotional activities.

The agreement will see the two parties jointly funding publicity and
promotional activities in targeting trade partners, international media and
overseas markets, the airlines said in a statement.

In addition, Marina Bay Sands will also be listed under SIA's Singapore
Stopover Holidays programme that offers overseas customers special
accommodation rates, complimentary airport-hotel transfers, as well as
discounts on shopping, dining and selected attractions in Singapore.

The airline said Marina Bay Sands Premier Advantage members would also earn
KrisFlyer miles for each qualifying stay at the resort.

Located along Singapore's scenic Marina Bay and in the heart of the central
business district, the resort offers a wide range of business and leisure
attractions including theatres, restaurants, convention halls, hotels and a
casino.

The first integrated resort, the Malaysian Genting-owned Resort Worlds
Sentosa, has been in operation since last month and drawing throngs of
visitors, especially to its casino.

Its Universal Studios attraction and theme parks are set to open to the
public on March 18.
-- BERNAMA