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News SINGAPORE – Singapore's awardwinning Changi Airport will be housing yet another new terminal, which is expected to be the size of the current airport. Terminal 5, which will start construction soon, is slated to open in 12 to 15 years' time. The announcement was made by Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during the nation's national day rally. Lee highlighted that the new terminal is in line with Singapore's aim to retain its position as the regional aviation hub. The new facility will include a third runway, following the reconstruction of the former budget terminal, to make way for Terminal 4, that is due to be completed in 2017. Changi Airport sees some 51.2 million in passenger arrivals in 2012. With Terminal 5, Singapore hopes to double the airport's capacity, making it one of the busiest airports in world. Also in the pipeline of developments at the airport is Project Jewel; a mixed-use complex that Photo: Changi Airport Group A fifth terminal at Changi Airport Project Jewel, a mixed-use complex is targeted to strengthen Changi Airport's standing as an international air hub. The lifestyle destination that will enable Changi Airport to capture tourism mindshare, and strongly boost Singapore's appeal as a stopover point for global travellers. The complex will offer aviation and travel-related facilities, a wide range of retail offerings, as well as unique leisure attractions. "To strengthen Changi Airport's competitive advantage and ensure that we continue to capture passenger mindshare and traffic, we must take deliberate steps to enhance Changi's attractiveness as a stopover point. With Project Jewel, we are pleased to be developing an exciting product that will swing travellers to choose Changi Airport, and Singapore," said Lee Seow Hiang, chief executive officer, Changi Airport Group. Events SYDNEY – Every January, international travellers, interstate visitors and Sydney-siders alike, flock to the Sydney Festival, an annual celebration of arts, fashion, culture and ideas that sees the likes of burlesque circus to New York rap to Russian theatre and Vivienne Westwood gracing the runway down under. Come next year and for the following three years, The Star, Sydney's premium events and entertainment destination will be collaborating with the Festival as a Principal Partner to a series of events The Masi at Sydney Festival 2013 that are slated to front the exciting line-ups, starting 2014. The Star's cultural credentials span various venues, international acts and celebrated shows, with the Sydney Lyric playing host to everyone from Al Pacino and Kevin Spacey (in Richard III) to Stevie Wonder and Elton John. The new state-of-the-art Event Centre played host this year to the coveted Australian Academy Cinema TV Awards and the Prix de Marie Claire awards. Following an $870 million redevelopment, The Star will leverage its award-winning restaurants, hotels and events and entertainment venues to enrich and enhance the much anticipated Festival. From pop-up bars atop its recently opened Event Centre rooftop overlooking the Sydney skyline, to performances and special events in its live venues including the Sydney Lyric, Marquee and Rock Lily, the plans for January should leave Sydney in much anticipation for what is in store. Sydney Festival director, Lieven Bertels, said the Principal Partnership agreement with The Star is a perfect marriage between two of Sydney's most-visited attractions. "The Star is one of Sydney's flagship destinations, and the Sydney Festival is one of Sydney's signature events," he said. "The synergies between our "This is our city in summer" positioning, and the place that The Star occupies in Sydney all year round, presents many opportunities to take the Festival to another level." Echo Entertainment CEO, John Redmond, highlighted the important role the new partnership would play in the ongoing repositioning of The Star in Sydney and internationally. "The recent $870m renovation is transforming the way The Star is enjoyed and perceived by Sydneysiders and visitors alike. The new Principal Partnership with such an iconic Sydney event will further highlight the role that The Star is playing as an important part of Sydney's offering." "While The Star has been involved with Sydney Festival for some time now, we are thrilled to be increasing its support in becoming the Principal Partner of this iconic, much loved and very valuable cultural celebration," added Redmond. The Star's managing director, Frederic Luvisutto, believes The Star's partnership with Sydney Festival is a perfect match. "The Star offers a multitude of entertainment venues to host the many varied events of the Festival, plus hotel, corporate and hospitality facilities for visitors. We already love hosting both local and international guests during the Festival and look forward to celebrating summer, art and performance throughout this partnership. We are thrilled to be supporting the inspiring and innovative performances which the Festival is renowned for, to prosper for future years." Events August 2013 The Star to play host to Australia's cultural events 3

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