Tag: Changi Airport

  • Pop-up Perfume Store by Louis Vuitton

    Pop-up Perfume Store by Louis Vuitton

    All seven Louis Vuitton fragrances feature in a Les Parfums pop-up store at Changi Airport’s Terminal 2 until November 28.

    Louis Vuitton has also created a limited-edition (100 pieces) monogrammed orchid travel case exclusive to the pop-up.

    There is also a travel set including a travel bottle and seven perfume cartridges, along with a cartridge of Eau Neutre to clean the bottle and atomiser in between changes. The set is being launched in Singapore first.

  • Changi Airport reports handling 67.7 million passengers in 2024

    Changi Airport reports handling 67.7 million passengers in 2024

    Singapore Changi Airport handled 67.7 million passenger movements in 2024, registering a 14.8% year-on-year increase. This was 99.1% of the passenger movements recorded in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Aircraft movements, totalled 366,000 in 2024, up 11.5% compared to 2023. A total of 1.99 million tonnes airfreight throughput was recorded in the year, surpassing 2023’s level by 14.6%.

    For the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, Changi Airport handled 17.8 million passenger movements. This was a 10.7% increase compared to the same period in 2023, and marked a full traffic recovery compared to Q4 of 2019. Aircraft movements, which include landings and take-offs, totalled 95,300, up 9.3% year-on-year. For the quarter, 521,000 tonnes in airfreight throughput was recorded, an increase of 15.0%.

    December 2024, with 6.4 million passenger movements, was the busiest month in the year, the first time monthly traffic has exceeded six million since December 2019. The busiest day of the year was 21 December 2024 – the Saturday before Christmas – when 226,000 passengers passed through Changi’s terminals.

    While all regions witnessed growth, North Asia was the fastest growing in 2024, registering an increase of 40% compared to 2023. Changi Airport’s top five passenger markets for the year were China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand.

    China was Changi’s largest source market of the year, with passenger traffic almost doubling 2023’s level and surpassing the pre-Covid level by 6%. Hong Kong and Japan also recorded significant growth of more than 20% year-on-year.

    Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali) and Hong Kong were Changi Airport’s busiest routes during the year. Shanghai entered Changi’s top 10 cities list for the first time since 2011, registering a 94% growth compared to the previous year.

    On the cargo front, growth was seen across all cargo flows – exports, imports and transshipments, contributed by major improvements in cargo flows between Singapore and China, as well as the United States. Growth was also driven by the recovery of Singapore’s electronics exports and re-exports, strong global demand for cross-border e-commerce shipments and the modal shift from ocean to air freight arising from disruptions in maritime transport. For the year, Changi’s top five air cargo markets were China, Australia, the United States, Hong Kong and India.

    Mr Yam Kum Weng, Chief Executive Officer of Changi Airport Group, said, “We witnessed a year of strong growth in passenger and cargo traffic as well as connectivity in 2024. Changi added a bumper crop of 11 new city links, strengthening the air hub’s network and opening up a world of new destinations to support business ties and for travellers to explore. We are deeply grateful for the close partnership with our airline partners and are pleased to welcome the new airlines to Changi. Their collaboration has been instrumental in driving this growth.

    “Looking ahead, we are optimistic of another year of growth in passenger traffic.Operating a major air hub in Asia-Pacific, Changi Airport Group will continue to invest in our airport’s infrastructure, systems and processes to augment our handling capacity, so as to be well-placed to support the rising demand for air travel in the coming years.”

    Enhancing connectivity
    In 2024, Changi Airport welcomed eight new passenger airlines – Aero Dili, AirAsia Cambodia, Air Canada, Air Japan, Loong Air, Peach Aviation, Tianjin Airlines and West Air. As Changi expanded its connectivity to the world, it added 11 new passenger city links to its network, connecting Singapore to Broome, Brussels, Guiyang, Kertajati, Lhasa, Linyi, Malacca, Phu Quoc, Quanzhou, Vancouver, and Wenzhou.

    During the year, Changi also established flights to London Gatwick Airport and Subang Airport, providing more options for travels to London and Kuala Lumpur. More exciting new routes are already on the horizon, and travellers can look forward to new destinations including Labuan Bajo from March, and Vienna from June this year.

    Changi Airport also welcomed two new freighter airlines in 2024 – Shandong Airlines, which also resumed passenger services during the year, and Air Incheon. Two new freighter city links were added, connecting Singapore to Haikou and Nagoya.

    As of January 2025, 100 airlines operate over 7,400 weekly scheduled flights at Changi Airport, connecting Singapore to 163 cities in 49 countries and territories worldwide.

  • Changi Airport Group awards OUE tender for lease and development of new hotel at Changi Airport Terminal 2

    Changi Airport Group awards OUE tender for lease and development of new hotel at Changi Airport Terminal 2

    Changi Airport Group (CAG) and SGX Mainboard-listed OUE Limited (OUE) announced today that OUE has been awarded the tender by CAG for the lease and development of a new hotel to be located at Changi Airport Terminal 2 (T2). The new hotel, Hotel Indigo Changi Airport, is expected to be completed and fully operational by 2028.

    Mr Lee Seow Hiang, Chief Executive Officer of CAG said, “The hotel concept proposed by OUE was the most compelling and promises to be the first zero-energy hotel in Singapore, and possibly the first for an airport hotel in the world. With travel demand continuing to soar and passenger traffic growing beyond pre-Covid levels, the new hotel will elevate the hospitality offerings at Changi Airport. It will serve our visitors well with its differentiated facilities and convenient access to T2. We congratulate OUE on being awarded the tender and look forward to a close partnership in the coming years to bring the idea for Hotel Indigo Changi Airport to life.”

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Mr Brian Riady of OUE said, “We are very honoured to be awarded this opportunity to develop a new hotel at Changi Airport, a globally renowned aviation hub that is synonymous with innovation and excellence. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with CAG, and to introducing fresh and innovative hospitality concepts to visitors of Changi Airport.”

    The 255-room, 163-metre-long hotel will feature innovative design elements and modern facilities, including a rooftop day club, bar and infinity pool offering panoramic views of the runway, airport boulevard and skyline. With layers of lush rainforest and hanging epiphytes stretching over seven storeys, its design will be centred around the concept of a “Floating Forest.” The new hotel will complement the existing hotels on Changi Airport’s landside including YOTELAIR at Jewel Changi Airport and the award-winning Crowne Plaza Changi Airport located at Terminal 3, which is also owned and leased by OUE Group.

    With sustainability as a core component, Hotel Indigo Changi Airport aims to achieve operational energy neutrality by incorporating sustainability features such as solar photovoltaic panels, hybrid cooling systems, naturally ventilated corridors and rainwater-harvesting technology aimed at reducing environmental impact while enhancing overall guest comfort and well-being.

    “By combining energy-efficient design with low-energy operations while maximising on-site solar energy generation, Hotel Indigo Changi Airport marks a major milestone for OUE as we continually strive to find more sustainable ways to conduct our business,” said Mr Riady.

    The tourism sector in Singapore has seen a rebound from pandemic levels and is expected to continue to attract visitors as the country remains a key destination for leisure and MICE. In 2023, Singapore visitor arrivals surged 115% to 13.6 million from 6.3 million the year before with tourism receipts estimated to be between S$24.5 billion and S$26.0 billion. The strong tourism recovery is expected to continue, with both international visitor arrivals and tourism receipts to climb further in 2024, according to the Singapore Tourism Board”

  • Changi Airport retail sales continue to rise as travel rebounds

    Changi Airport retail sales continue to rise as travel rebounds

    Surging traveller numbers, revamped retail spaces and a focus on omnichannel engagement are paying off at Changi International Airport, as the Singapore hub reports retail sales rebounded to 60% of 2019 levels in January.

    Travellers from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam are leading the recovery, while traditionally strong categories including P&C, liquor, tobacco and luxury drive spending.

    The figures come following a period of revamp and refresh in the airport’s retail offer, which includes 140 airside concession leases being concluded in the last year, including the introduction of 19 new brands and concepts for the airport.

    Among the new arrivals are the largest Bacha Coffee store in the world in Terminal 3, new luxury boutiques for Dior, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co in Terminal 1 and the debut of Korean streetwear label ADLV in Terminal 4.

    These new arrivals have come along with an upgrade to the wider retail space at Changi. Last year, the airport completed a revamp of the Terminal 1 Departures Central Piazza to create “a sense of warmth and serenity”, while the west wing has got a refreshed design to rejuvenate and elevate the retail and F&B experience, according to airport bosses.

    Pop-up stores and omnichannel engagement have also played a role in the upswing. The Guerlain pop-up in Terminal 3 is just one example, celebrating the launch of the new Jasmin Bonheur fragrance from its L’Art & La Matière collection.

    Th airport’s shopping concierge service and an enhanced brand offer on the iShopChangi platform have also been

  • Changi Airport implements higher airport fees on travellers starting Nov 1

    Changi Airport implements higher airport fees on travellers starting Nov 1

    While international travel has officially picked up this year, it’s important to note that passengers departing from Singapore’s Changi Airport will now have to pay extra airport fees and levies starting November 1, 2022 to Mar 31, 2023.

    Changi Airport departure fees will be increased from $52.30 to $59.20 to make way for the aviation industry’s recovery phase. This comprises $40.40 passenger service and security fee, an $8 aviation levy and a $10.80 airport development levy. The passenger service and security fee will subsequently go up again in phases, to $43.40 on Apr 1, 2023 and $43.40 on Apr 1, 2024.

    The announcement was made on September 15 by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Changi Airport Group (CAG), who informed that the increase in fees was announced in 2018, but suspended due to the pandemic. The aviation levy amounts will be utilised for maintenance of the airport and making Singapore the prime hub of international aviation in the post-pandemic era, per CAAS.

    Those who have booked tickets from Singapore before November 1 are not required to pay the additional charges. There will also be no change to the departure fee for in-transit passengers. They will continue to pay $9 in airport charges.

  • Changi Airport and Jewel retailers resume operations

    Changi Airport and Jewel retailers resume operations

    More than 80 percent of restaurants and retail outlets have resumed operations at Singapore’s Changi Airport and colocated Jewel Changi shopping center, as the city entered phase 2 of its reopening post-Covid-19.

    Retailers and restaurants have to follow strict social-distancing safety measures as well as stringent cleaning and disinfecting regimes and stores are also offering contactless payments, takeaway services, self pick-ups to minimize the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

    Jewel will roll out a GST-Absorbed Shopping Extravaganza promotion and offer an additional US$7 cashback on purchases above US$57 to boost shopping traffic. Changi Airport and Jewel also offer delivery and drive-thru services for those who prefer to stay in their homes.

    Meanwhile, attractions at Jewel have also reopened, including the Canopy Park and the Changi Experience Studio.

  • Largest Nike store planned to open in Singapore at Jewel Changi

    Largest Nike store planned to open in Singapore at Jewel Changi

    SUTL Corporation will open its eighth and largest Nike Singapore store at Jewel Changi Airport in the first half of this year. Located on the second floor, the duplex store will span more than 1000sqm, and boasts the latest and most extensive range of Nike footwear, apparel and merchandise in the city. Shoppers who visit the store can look forward to customising their Nike t-shirt and footwear purchases at the Nike By You customisation area.

    SUTL Corporation  says the store will seek to enhance shopper engagement with multiple touch points offering customers “a fully immersive Nike experience” as they walk through the store.

    “Despite the rise of e-commerce as a viable option for shoppers, we believe that brick-and-mortar spaces remain an important part of the retail landscape. Nike at Jewel Changi Airport reaffirms our confidence in this space and we look forward to strengthening our partnership with Nike on its journey to transform the sporting world,” said Arthur Tay, chairman at SUTL Corporation.

    SUTL operates in more than 18 markets across Asia-Pacific, distributing products ranging from tobacco, liquor, spirits, beer, water and wine to fragrances and cosmetics for airports and seaports in Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.

    Jewel Changi is a 10-storey mega complex that will feature gardens and attractions, retail and dining, a hotel and facilities for airport operations.

  • DFS Changi celebrates lunar new year with offers

    DFS Changi celebrates lunar new year with offers

    DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is celebrating Lunar New Year 2019, ‘The Year of the Pig’ with a series of exciting promotions, exclusive offers, personalization services and interactive activities at DFS, Singapore Changi Airport.

    Until 19 February, DFS has partnered with Moët Hennessy to celebrate the new year festivities with an exclusive Hennessy pop-up store at Changi Airport, the only one of its kind in the global travel retail sphere. Offering interactive consumer experiences and tastings, the pop-up features Hennessy’s first ever engraving station in travel retail for travelers who wish to add a personalized touch to their bottles. Hennessy partnered with contemporary artist, Guang-Yu Zhang to create an exclusive art piece, incorporating the zodiac symbol of the boar and Hennessy’s double distillation process. The artwork is featured on limited-edition festive packaging for Hennessy XO, Hennessy VSOP and James Hennessy.

    “Lunar New Year is one of the world’s most celebrated festivals and is a time for family, friends, giving, happiness and good fortune. As we welcome the Year of the Pig, we thank our loyal customers and look forward to welcoming new traveling customers to a luxurious shopping experience that only DFS can offer. Our Lunar New Year campaign enhances the pleasure of giving by offering an array of DFS exclusive products – for customers to show appreciation to loved ones or treat themselves to something extra special at this special time,” said Ariel Gentzbourger, DFS Group Executive Vice President Merchandising.

    Exclusive and limited-edition products available at DFS Changi include the Macallan Concept No.1, an Asia First Launch, the limited-edition Benedictine Dom Chinese New Year tin and the limited-edition Royal Salute 21 Year Old. All products are also readily available on www.iShopChangi.com, where travelling customers can browse and purchase products from 18 hours to 30 days before their flight. Purchased products can be collected at the departure terminals or arrival halls. Travelers can enjoy 10 per cent discount when they check out with the ‘CHEERS10” promocode now through until 31 March 2019.

    In preparation for festive feasts and celebrations, travelers arriving in Singapore during the festive period can enjoy an unlimited purchase of wines and champagnes. By absorbing all duties and taxes, DFS allows customers to purchase as many bottles as they wish from an extensive collection at an affordable price. Products range in cost and variety and start from as little as S$25, with travelers enjoying savings of up to 70% versus domestic prices.

    From now through 4 February, travelers at Changi Airport can try their hand at winning a 999 Pure Gold Bar (10 g) by playing the exclusive ‘Fortune Catcher’ claw machine. Located in each DFS departure store, travelers are able to use vouchers to play the claw machine – that offers an array of prizes with a minimum purchase of S$168 in store.

  • Kiehl’s X Jonny Wan at Singapore Changi Airport

    Kiehl’s X Jonny Wan at Singapore Changi Airport

    Known for his bold and diverse style, in his designs Wan has depicted a pig named Lucky who travels from New York City to Singapore to celebrate the Lunar New Year with his family and friends. Born in Sheffield, UK, Johnny Wan graduated from the Manchester School of Art in 2008 and has been working as a freelance illustrator since. With a fascination for all things ancient, he has developed a diverse style working across advertising, editorial and publishing.

    Creating bold and graphic pieces of work that reflect his interest in Art Deco is a process of alchemy Jonny loves exploring. His previous clients have included Ford, Audi, Kidrobot, Microsoft and Nokia.

    The brand’s iconic products, Ultra Facial Cream, Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner and Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado, will be available in limited-edition Lunar New Year packaging designed by the illustrator.

    With the pop-up taking place in Singapore, Kiehl’s will be bringing the Merlion statue into Changi Airport especially for the occasion to welcome travelers right after their flight lands. A Lunar New Year-themed virtual reality motorcycle and a fortune card machine will also be on site to engage customers with the most immersive Lunar New Year experience.

    Kiehl’s believes that a worldwide international company must have a purpose for its existence, to go beyond the everyday work, and improve the community that Kiehl’s serves.

    For each purchase at the pop-up store, Kiehl’s will donate 1 SGD to Singapore NPO, ZEROWASTESG. The pop-up will also work alongside the BUY Your Own Bag program (BYOB) to educate and remind shoppers to bring their own reusable bag and to make using reusable bags a social norm.

  • Moncler open store in Changi Airport

    Moncler open store in Changi Airport

    DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is pleased to introduce global luxury brand Moncler at Changi Airport Terminal 1. The opening of the new Moncler boutique adds an important presence within the DFS Group’s luxury fashion offerings that are housed within a world-class travel retail destination.

    The new Moncler boutique represents a new milestone that reflects the DFS Group’s focus on experiential shopping. It also complements the DFS Group’s impressive luxury retail line-up at Changi Airport, which is home to a prominent stable of premium fashion offerings. The latest collaboration with the fashion-forward and iconic outerwear leader underlines DFS Group’s commitment to deliver the finest product offerings and exclusive experiences to fashion-conscious shoppers.

    The new boutique reflects Moncler’s haute montagne aesthetic and vision, at the same time keeping in tune with the maison’s roots and heritage. Boasting a floor area that measures around 110 square metres, the clever layout maximises the use of space while the addition of select materials adds a contemporary feel. A unique effect has been achieved with the marble flooring, which alternates herringbone white Calacatta Vagli with black Gricio Carnico, while sleek glass cases with black varnished wood complete the look. The boutique hosts the Moncler men’s, women’s and accessory collections.

    “We are very honoured to welcome a distinguished and respected heritage brand such as Moncler into our portfolio of fashion and watch brands. As part of the strategy to up the ante of the retail experience for our global travellers when they visit DFS Changi, Moncler has been carefully curated to offer a wide selection from their latest collection for savvy travellers.” Wilcy Wong, DFS Group Managing Director Singapore and Indonesia, shares.

    Teo Chew Hoon, Group Senior Vice President of Airside Concessions from Changi Airport Group adds, “We are pleased to open the first Moncler boutique with our valued partner DFS Group to offer passengers an exceptional shopping experience with fashion offerings from luxury to high street designs across a range of price points.”

    The boutique was officially opened on 14th December with a grand opening ceremony. The festivities featured a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by renowned local actor Desmond Tan with Wilcy Wong, DFS Group Managing Director Singapore and Indonesia and Chandra Mahtani, Changi Airport Group Vice-President of Terminal 5 Planning. Hosted by Constance Lau, the ribbon cutting ceremony and lion dancers kick-started the celebrations for esteemed guests, who were treated to a live nitrogen cocktail performance and styling tips by Celebrity fashion stylist and personality, Glenn Goh.

  • Singapore Changi Airport extends key DFS

    Singapore Changi Airport extends key DFS

    Key Changi Airport duty-free liquor and beauty concessions held by DFS and Shilla Travel have been extended for two years. The extensions will start from 2020 after the expiration of their current six-year concessions. Over the past four years, the airport’s two core-category concessions have involved pioneering retail concepts including unique duplex stores and the world’s first airport integrated duty-free zone.

    Executive VP of commercial at Changi Lim Peck Hoon said: “We are very pleased to continue our partnership with DFS and The Shilla Duty Free for another two years. Their passion for the travel retail industry continue to deliver new ideas and novel retail concepts at Changi Airport, and were instrumental in driving sales growth over the past four years.”

    A release from the company stated that Changi plans to leverage new technologies and innovations for a seamless retail experience when passengers shop from online to offline, from before they fly to the time they board.
    The extended tenancy terms for the liquor concession will commence from April 9, 2020 until April 8, 2022, covering 18 stores and spanning more than 8000sqm of retail space in Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4.

    For the beauty concession, the extended tenancy terms will begin from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2022, covering 22 outlets and spanning more than 7400sqm of retail space across Changi Airport’s four terminals.

  • Shake Shack lands in Singapore

    Shake Shack lands in Singapore

    American fast-food restaurant Shake Shack is landing in Singapore. The New York burger chain is opening up a location in Singapore’s awaited Jewel Changi Airport mall. In partnership with SPC Group, the South Korea-based restaurant distributor, Shake Shack said the firm took its time to discover the ideal location for the Madison Square Park-founded chain.

    “For years we’ve been looking for the right opportunity to enter the Singaporean market given its regional importance, and we’re thrilled to have found the right strategic partner and an ideal launch location,” said Michael Kark, Shake Shack’s vice-president of global licensing

    “Our flagship site will be in the stunning Jewel Changi Airport, home to more than 2,000 trees, harkening back to Shake Shack’s birthplace in NYC’s Madison Square Park.”

    To facilitate the market entry, Shake Shack said it also plans to work with local purveyors and producers to create unique offerings for the Singapore community. Shake Shack is no stranger to Asia.

    The company first entered the region in 2015 in Tokyo’s Gaien Park, before opening 10 outlets in Japan and seven in South Korea.

    In 2017, the firm opened a Hong Kong flagship.

    Shake Shack, in conjunction with SPC Group, intends to open a second location in Hong Kong planned for Pacific Place closer to 2019, as well as stores in Shanghai and Manila next year.

    Jewel, a new joint venture between Changi Airport Group and CapitaLand, houses over 280 shops across seven storeys from Basement 2 to Level 5.

    As well as Shake Shack, the retail space will also see the arrival of American fast food chain A&W, which left the Singaporean market a decade ago. The commercial development is slated to open March 2019.

  • DFS Kicks Off Inaugural Craft Festival at Changi Airport

    DFS Kicks Off Inaugural Craft Festival at Changi Airport

    In celebration of all things craft, DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, is hosting its first-ever Craft Festival at Singapore’s Changi International Airport. Taking place for six weeks from 21 September across Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4, the festival will provide travelers with an opportunity to taste and engage with over 73 craft gin, whisky and beer brands, as well as meet with specialist craft distillers from around the globe.

    The craft spirits scene has seen an impressive boom in the last decade, with an increase in consumers looking to purchase and enjoy small-batch brands. Unique not only through the art of distillation, these brands also carry stories of rich heritage and are developed using bespoke local ingredients. A craft consumer’s dream, the festival will highlight the influence of distillers and their unique and varied approaches to craft. Combining entertainment with education, travelers will be invited to step into the world of craft to discover their drink personalities at DFS through tastings, brand engagements and hands-on cocktail mixing.

    “At DFS, we believe in providing our customers with new and engaging retail experiences,” said Wilcy Wong, DFS Group Managing Director Singapore and Indonesia. “The Craft Festival provides us with a platform to showcase our impressive collection of small-batch spirits and introduce our customers to unique and exclusive products, some of which can only be found at DFS.”

    Targeting true craft enthusiasts, each of the weekends throughout the festival will host different spirits brands and their ambassadors. The exciting list of brands include Whitley Neill, Oxley Gin, Botanist, Copper Dog and Tanqueray Gin. During these weekends, guests will be invited to enjoy complimentary tastings and gain unique insight and knowledge from the ambassadors on hand.

    Along with an impressive line-up of global brands, DFS is proud to be the first consumer retailer in Singapore to stock the newly launched, Tanglin Gin. Taking inspiration from the Little Red Dot, Tanglin Gin is the first made-in-Singapore gin and is infused with the essence of orchid, Singapore’s national flower. DFS is also excited to showcase a great collection of craft beers including Singapore’s award-winning Archipelago and Freemantle’s famed Little Creatures.

    “Today’s drinkers are looking for fresh brands that have a unique identity and heritage,” said Brooke Supernaw, DFS Group Senior Vice President Spirits, Wines, Tobacco, Food and Gifts. “Following a resurgence of the cocktail culture, consumers want to enjoy innovative and hard-to-find products, and DFS is proud to maintain its market-leading position by offering interesting brands with a strong story that reflects true craftsmanship.”

    Showcasing the best of small batch spirits and craft beers, festivities at Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 will feature a carnival theme. In each DFS store, travellers can enjoy entertainment and take part in fun and interactive games and stand a chance to win prizes, such as the latest generation iPhone XS.

    “With the rising popularity of craft spirits and beers, we are delighted to introduce the first ever Craft Festival with DFS. Passengers flying through Changi Airport can look forward to an outstanding line-up of the best of small batch craft brands and opportunities to come face-to-face with some of these artisanal distillers,” said Teo Chew Hoon, Group Senior Vice President of Airside Concessions, Changi Airport Group.

  • Changi Airport :+7.9% passenger traffic increase in August

    Changi Airport :+7.9% passenger traffic increase in August

    Singapore Changi Airport recorded a +7.9% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic in August, to 5.68 million.

    Operator Changi Airport Group said there was growth across all regions. Traffic to and from Oceania was up+10%, the first double-digit increase of the year. Europe (+22%) and South Asia (+13%) also posted robust growth.

    Among Changi’s top ten markets, nine recorded higher traffic. Melbourne (+16%), Sydney (+13%) and Manila (+12%) were among the cities to register double-digit growth.

    Changi Airport Group also announced the opening of an E-Gadget Mini by Sprint-Cass electronics retail unit in the Terminal 2 departures hall. Seafood restaurant Fish & Co has also opened in T2.

    T3 saw two recent openings. Restaurant A-One Signature serves claypot-cooked cuisine while Seven Stop is a 24-hour vending machine concept store offering gifts, lifestyle products and has claw machines for play.

  • Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Singapore pop-up store

    Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Singapore pop-up store

    Singapore locals can now have breakfast at Tiffany’s with a new pop-up for the iconic New York jeweller of the same name opening at ION Orchard mall this month.

    The Audrey Hepburn-linked jeweller has taken over the Tiong Bahru Bakery located on Eng Hoon Street and will serve clients breakfast treats such as pastries and fresh coffee from the bakery all day.

    The bakery’s counter and seating area, as well as menus and signage has been decked out in the signature Tiffany’s blue just for the occasion. There is also a second pop-up, a smaller Tiffany blue coffee cart, inside the mall located right outside the jeweller’s store.

    The week long pop-up marks the launch of Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Paper Flowers’ collection, the first from the jeweller’s new creative director Reed Krakoff. The collection is fronted by the actress Elle Fanning.

    Inspired by paper flowers, the collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, each design blooming in a flower motif to look like a paper flower.

    Prices range from S$4,100 for a pendant to S$565,000 for a necklace.

    The pop-ups can be found at Tiong Bahru Bakery, where items will be sold all-day long, and outside the Tiffany & Co.’s boutique at ION Orchard from 10am to 2pm.

    The Tiffany & Co.’s ‘Paper Flowers’ pop-up event runs from August 27 to September 3.

    Thereafter, the new ‘Paper Flowers’ collection is available at all Singapore stores and counters including ION Orchard, Ngee Ann City, Marina Bay Sands and Changi Airport.