OAG, a global specialist in travel and transport content management, today unveiled Singapore’s first reality travel challenge. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, The OAG Travel Planner Challenge will attract participation from 18 countries across the region with more than S$160,000 worth of prizes up for grabs! The finals, to be held in Singapore, will see contestants battle it out to be the inaugural champion of this unique competition. The challenge, which aims to test participants’ aptitude in using the OAG Travel Planner – a comprehensive travel planning application, will kick off on 22 July with the preliminary rounds. Contestants are required to build a travel itinerary by using a free 14-day access of the online version of the OAG Travel Planner at http://win.oag.com. All correct entries will qualify for a lucky draw during which 10 participants will be selected to fly to Singapore for the finals on 29 August. Participants who are not selected for the finals still stand to win a wide array of attractive prizes, such as Christian Dior watches and resort stays. 'We are excited to be supporting the OAG Travel Planner Challenge. This is the first time that Singapore is holding a reality travel challenge that will not only attract participants from around the region but also showcases Singapore as a premier destination for Business & MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions). During the finals, contestants will get a chance to visit meetings and exhibition facilities and venues for incentive groups and corporate events, finding out first-hand some of the best that Singapore can offer,' said Elaine Ang, Assistant Director, Industry & Alliances, Business Travel & MICE Group, Singapore Tourism Board. The finals will include a Live Drive where the 10 contestants will compete head-to-head in a winner-takes-all battle! Contestants will first have to build a travel itinerary using the OAG Travel Planner and then travel around Singapore on an exhilarating treasure hunt, where only the wittiest and most resourceful will survive! The champion of The OAG Travel Planner Challenge will walk away, head held high, with a pair of Business Class tickets to London and a whole lot of attractive prizes. 'Travel planning is constantly evolving. Frequent travellers and travel planners demand flexibility and control when making travel plans. They are extremely savvy and will spend much time researching about the destinations and the various travel options available. They also want to be prepared for any last minute changes in their travel plans. Through this challenge, we aim to showcase the tremendous benefits of using OAG Travel Planner, and that travel planning can be easy, convenient and fun. This application has enabled more than half a million companies and individuals around the world to be more effective and efficient in planning trips. The comprehensive flight schedules and many other important travel information available with the OAG Travel Planner give users full control of their travel planning by presenting all the information in a convenient and user-friendly manner,' said Fred Seow, Vice President, Asia Pacific, OAG. Sponsors of The OAG Travel Planner Challenge include Cathay Pacific, Fraser Serviced Residences, Hertz, Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Six Senses, TTG Asia and Wheels For Fun. - end -
For further information please contact:
Geraldine Wee
BANG Public Relations
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Mobile: +65 9830 3753
Email: geraldine@bang.com.sg
Deborah Quek
BANG Public Relations
DID: +65 6238 2385
Mobile: +65 9796 4221
Email: deborah@bang.com.sg About OAG Travel Planner
OAG Travel Planner is a comprehensive travel planning application that allows you to build and save complex travel itineraries consisting of worldwide flight, hotel and car rental data, allowing you to plan every detail of your trip. With access to the OAG database of close to 1,000 airlines covering over 650,000 flights and 80,000 hotels worldwide, the OAG Travel Planner is the complete time saving travel planning application that brings everything together in one place. It is available in CD format or via the web.
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