eTN Asia, 30-11-2006
Singapore has unveiled a S$12 billion-worth master plan to turn its islands into a themed destination as an added tourist attraction, Channel News Asia reported.
According to the report, Singapore’s planners are turning natural resources available on six islands to the south of Sentosa into a tourist destination by mixing education and entertainment.
The Sentosa Master Plan will include Harbourfront and the Southern islands of Sisters’, Kusu and St John Islands.
“We plan to tap on the momentum created by the Sentosa integrated resort developments and extend investor interest to the islands nearby,” Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said in a statement.
“”Enhancing the lush greenery and natural foliage of the Southern Islands will make them irresistible to tourists,” added the statement from STB. “They will be developed into a resort island, cultural site, natural ecosystems and rainforest park.”
