SINGAPORE AIRLINES LENDS ITS SUPPORT TO THE SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL GOLF FESTIVAL

Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced its support as the official airline for the inaugural Singapore International Golf Festival organised by the Asian PGA Tour.

As the official airline, SIA will be flying big name players to the week-long extravaganza that includes the Caltex Singapore Masters and Charity Pro Am. Spectators to this event can expect to see international players like Colin Montgomerie, Vijay Singh, Seve Ballesteros, Andrew Coltart, Justin Rose and Constantino Rocca compete on the local greens.

The tournament, held at the Singapore Island Country Club’s Bukit Course from 22 February 2001 to 25 February 2001, will be a treat for fans of the Asian PGA circuit as players like Jyoti Randhawa, Yeh Wei-Tze, Kyi Hia Han and Kang Wook-soo are set to turn up in force.

SIA’s Executive Vice President Commercial, Mr Michael Tan said “Over the next few months, we will be announcing our support of various events that will boost Singapore in the international calendar of major events, which will serve as exciting attractions that can promote tourism to Singapore and the region. This is a major sporting event in Singapore and we are proud to be associated with it.”

SIA’s sponsorship is another example of its ongoing efforts to help strengthen Singapore's image as a world-class cultural and sporting event city. SIA is also a sponsor of one of Asia’s richest horse racing event, the Singapore Airlines International Cup, which will be held for the second consecutive year on 12 May 2001.

SIA’s contribution towards local sporting causes also include backing for the Singapore national football team, regular sponsorship of rebated air tickets for national sports contingents through the Singapore National Olympic Council and sponsorship of air travel and cargo for the teams of Everest 1999, Antarctica 2000, and Everest 2001 expeditions.