Hong Kong’s strong performance in dining can be traced to an increase in high-end, gourmet dining options including Beef & Liberty, Caviar House & Prunier and Lady M patisseries. Photo: K.Y. Cheng<doc-sep>Singapore’s Changi Airport has been crowned the world’s best airport for the seventh year running. The airport topped the charts at the Skytrax 2019 awards, which are voted on by passengers from all over the world. Changi connects passengers to 200 destinations worldwide, with 5,000 arrivals and departures a week on 80 airlines. The transport hub advertises itself as “More than an airport”: attractions include art installations and sculptures, a butterfly park, cactus garden and cinema. Changi’s Jewel Airport, a 137,000sqm “indoor sanctuary” connected to terminals 1, 2 and 3, will enhance the offering even further when it opens on 17 April. 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The airport also has an array of shops (155 in total) and dining options (105) for travellers to choose from. “We thank our passengers for their continued support,” said Lee Seow Hiang, CEO of Changi Airport Group. “Their vote of confidence motivates us in our pursuit of service excellence and pushes us to continue redefining what an airport can be.” Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax said, “To be voted the World’s Best Airport for the seventh consecutive year is a truly fabulous achievement for Changi Airport, and this award continues to underline the airport’s popularity with international air travellers.” Asia dominated the top 10, with Tokyo Haneda and Seoul Incheon coming in second and third place respectively. ✕ Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events The UK makes a showing, with London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest by passenger traffic, clinching eighth place. 10 best airports<doc-sep>Singapore's Changi Airport has been named the "World's Greatest Airport" for the seventh year in a row, the tenth time ever. It's not some kind of coincidence either. With a rooftop swimming pool; sunflower, butterfly, and cactus gardens; 24-hour movie theater; and four-story slide; I imagine travelers aren't too concerned about flight delays. In fact, they just might be wishing for them. For the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards, Changi beat out Tokyo's Haneda, South Korea's Incheon, and Doha's Hamad International Airports for the coveted title. It's not only continued to wow visitors with its impressive size, architecture, and amenities, but with its insane food selection, as well. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Late, great chef and travel host Anthony Bourdain raved over Changi's dining, which according to CNN includes Malay, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Western, Singaporean, Indian, Halal, and Vegetarian dishes. "I'm tragically familiar with the offerings at just about every airport in the world," he told the New York Times in 2017. "Changi Airport in Singapore has the best food." This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. He also endorsed Tokyo's aviation center, which ranked second on the list. "[They have] a sushi bar right near the gates serving flights to the States that’s extraordinarily good for an airport sushi place," he continued. The airport's success is largely credited to it's ongoing innovation. In 2019, they'll introduce an 820-foot trampoline, canopy bridge, mirror maze, and oh so much more. 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After nabbing top honors at the 2019 “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards earlier this week, Singapore continues to dominate as a global cultural leader by landing at number one on this year’s “Skytrax World’s Best Airports” list for its sparkling Changi hub. It marks an impressive seventh consecutive time that the location has claimed the crown, with the honor having been doled out on Wednesday at the Passenger Terminal Expo in London. “To be voted the World’s Best Airport for the seventh consecutive year is a truly fabulous achievement for Changi Airport, and this award continues to underline the airport’s popularity with international air travelers,” stated Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax, which collects survey data from airport customers around the world to determine the winners. Singapore Changi Airport boasts a rooftop swimming pool, several art installations and wildlife gardens, a gallery devoted to Singapore’s Peranakan community, two 24-hour movie theaters, and a number of luxury shops and fine dining establishments, among other amenities. The location plans to upgrade even further next month with the opening of Jewel Changi Airport, a 10-story division connected to terminal one that will house more attractions, including over 280 retailers. Jewel will also debut the highly-anticipated Rain Vortex, set to be the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 40 meters high. Changi was also bestowed the title of best airport hotel for its Crowne Plaza accommodation. Meanwhile, Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) came in second overall and took home additional accolades for “World’s Best Domestic Airport” and “World’s Cleanest Airport.” Three Japanese airports in total landed in the top 10, while there were six from Asia altogether —the balance of awards went to ports in Doha, Qatar, Munich, London and Zurich. Check out the top 10 airports on this year’s list by scrolling below, and if visiting the luxurious Singapore locale, look into the historical East Coast tour as a starting point. For more travel news, read about the most expensive city in the world. “Skytrax World Airport Awards” 2019: 1. Singapore Changi Airport — Singapore 2. Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) — Tokyo 3. Incheon International Airport — Seoul, South Korea 4. Hamad International Airport — Doha, Qatar 5. Hong Kong International Airport — Hong Kong 6. Central Japan International Airport — Bay of Ise, Japan 7. Munich Airport — Munich 8. London Heathrow Airport — London 9. Narita International Airport — Tokyo 10. Zurich Airport — Zurich