Singapore is banking on lavish beachfronts, canopy walks, a transformed port and even water taxis to upgrade its holiday island, Sentosa, into a major tourism draw over the next two decades – but observers say the challenge will be in guaranteeing distinctiveness.
On Friday, the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) unveiled plans to rejuvenate the 5 sq km resort and theme park island, which is located 10 minutes from the Singapore mainland by monorail and is also accessible by car or bus through a bridge.
The Sentosa upgrade will also integrate neighbouring Pulau Brani, with a current port on the 1.22 sq km land mass to be progressively decommissioned by 2027.
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