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Satta hopes for more direct flights to Borneo states
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) is looking forward to work hand in hand with newly minted Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing to rejuvenate the tourism industry. Its Chairman Dato Seri Winston Liaw in congratulating Tiong on the appointment under the federal unity government hopes…
Rural tourism operators told to transform to lure long and high spending visitors
KOTA KINABALU/Dec11: Rural tourism operators need to be committed in transforming their tourist sites to draw long-stay and high-spending visitors. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said that their efforts and involvement need to be in line with the Sabah Tourism Board’s and the Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah’s strategic…
Sabah to explore birding sites to incorporate with community-based tourism
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah’s rural areas hold great promise as a birding hotspot, opening up new educational and economic possibilities for the local community. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said birdwatching is an excellent activity to integrate into the community-based tourism initiative that will attract new visitors to the countryside. He…
Sabah to diversify its market to Indian visitors
KOTA KINABALU/Dec 8: Since the Chinese visitors are not returning anytime soon, Sabah has decided to lure the Indian tourists which is now the fastest-growing outbound market. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said the state’s tourism industry was overly dependent on Chinese visitors before the pandemic and that it must now…
Jafry urges Motac to promote and market Sabah
KOTA KINABALU/8Dec: Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister (KePKAS) Datuk Jafry Ariffin paid a courtesy on newly appointed federal Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister (Motac) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing at Putrajaya. During the meeting, various issues were discussed including the renewal of licences for tour buses and vehicles rental faced by operators in Sabah….
Matta Fair Sabah back due to strong demand
KOTA KINABALU/9 Dec: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair Sabah is different from others because it emphasizes more on promotions. Its Sabah and Labuan Chairman Lawrence Chin said the fair only allowed licensed agencies to participate and have always been a crowd puller for holiday packages. To further enhance visitors’ experience…
Tourism Malaysia launches dive sites directory
KOTA KINABALU/9 Dec: Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysian Scuba Diving Association (MSDA) and Sabah Parks launched a new version of the dive sites directory titled Sabah & Labuan 101 Dive Treasures – A Diver’s Ultimate Playground. This is part of Tourism Malaysia’s efforts in reinvigorating the diving industry in Sabah and Labuan. Sabah…
Joniston committed to help Tuaran’s tourism despite failure to capture the seat
KOTA KINABALU/Nov 20: Sabah Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai is looking forward to be a team player to help develop the tourism industry in Tuaran. Tuaran district is the homeground of Chief Minister cum Sulaman assemblyman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor is adorned with many tourism potentials. “During the election campaign, I…
STB to work with universities to enhance rural tourism growth
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is committed to working closely with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and other higher learning institutions to support the continued growth of the state’s rural tourism industry. Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said STB and tourism players could benefit greatly from the university’s studies of…
Sabah looking at Muslim tourism market
KOTA KINABALU/Nov 25: Sabah is exploring the potential of developing Islamic tourism to make the state a more welcoming destination for Muslim tourists. This initiative is bolstered by a seminar on Muslim-friendly Tourism and Hospitality, which aims to provide insight into Islamic tourism to Sabah tourism stakeholders. The seminar was co-organised by the Sabah Tourism…