Sabah needs more niche accommodation options in conservation areas to align with its rich biodiversity. This is aimed at enhancing the experience for medium to high-end tourists, particularly those willing to stay longer and invest in a unique nature experience while learning about Sabah’s conservation efforts. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,…
The highly anticipated 2nd BigSabah Sale 2024 is back from October 25 to 27, 2024 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC). Open from 10am to 10pm daily, it will feature a diverse range of segments including gourmet, fashion and lifestyle, and home living and décor. “With a total of 315 booths and over 100 vendors…
For the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL), the annual Sabah Hospitality Fiesta (SHF) serves as a crucial platform to gauge their standards. “It is important to view this competition as a benchmark of the current quality of service that BRL can provide. “This also reflects what it can become in the future of Malaysian hospitality,” said…
The success of the Tumimung digital content event has prompted the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to follow up with a creators’ camp. STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai made the proposal at the end of the homegrown event, which was held at a resort and featured 70 participants. Attendees included social media content creators, product owners,…
Sabah is making strides to boost its market presence in Japan through its participation in the Tourism Expo Tokyo 2024. Under the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion, the Sabah Tourism Board is promoting the state’s diverse offerings to the Japanese market, with a focus on student education tourism, diving, and birdwatching. These efforts are bolstered by the…
China is Sabah’s largest source of foreign tourists, with 262,070 of the 706,383 international arrivals recorded from January to July this year. The surge was also due to the mutual visa exemption between Malaysia and China announced last December. China’s visitor arrivals were recorded at 26,054 of the 424,052 international arrivals for the same period…
The parade of Jiu Wang Da Di, organised by Sabah Nam Tien Kong, has now become a tourism event. Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) Chairman, Dato’ Seri Winston Liaw, said the programme no longer serves solely as a religious festival but has been included in the Sabah Tourism Board’s calendar of events….
Sri Pelancongan Chief Executive Officer Thonny Chee, said the creativity displayed at the installation of arts was an urgent call for Sabah to focus on environmental sustainability. Themed “Striving for Sustainability,” the exhibition emphasises the importance of upcycling reusable materials. He said this during the launch of the 11th edition of Installation Art by the…
The “Nature’s Gift of Trees” project is aiming to expand its message worldwide, encouraging a love for trees. The creation by the Deco Art Group is among 11 art installations showcased at the 11th edition of “Installation Art by the Bay @KK 2024”, taking place at Tanjung Aru Beach from 20 to 23 September. Local…
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu reopened on 28 August 2024 with modernised rooms and enhanced guest services following a comprehensive 10-month renovation. This exciting transformation presents a sense of tranquillity throughout the design and ambience of the hotel. For 15 years, the hotel has been a trusted choice for travellers and is now repositioned with a…