Howard Johnson by Wyndham Kota Kinabalu City Centre has officially relaunched on 16 Jan 2026 following a comprehensive year-long refurbishment, marking a new chapter for the iconic city-centre hotel under the globally recognised Wyndham Hotels & Resorts brand. The refurbishment has introduced refreshed interiors, upgraded guest rooms and enhanced public spaces, aimed at offering modern…
KOTA KINABALU/Sept 24: A group of 32 travel agents from India has embarked on a four-day familiarisation tour to Sabah from Sept 23-26. The group who was part of the 543 members of Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) arrived here on Friday after attending the TAFI Conference held in Kuching, Sarawak. Led by Western…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will host the 6th World Tourism Conference on Nov 28-30 at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. About 3,000 domestic and international visitors are expected to visit the conference, which will also feature the Community-Based Tourism Roadshow (CBTR). There will be some 700 international and local exhibitors to showcase their various traditional…
All tourists to Sabah are advised to book their tour packages with Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) registered tour operators. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew issued the call following a drowning case at Mengalum Snorkelling Point on May 11, involved a 34-year-old Chinese tourist, Zhang Tian Long. “It is understood that…
KOTA KINABALU: The recovery phase for the Sabah tourism sector is expected to take longer than other states due to its heavy reliance on air transport. However, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin is optimistic that all the strategies outlined would effectively restore the industry in the new norm. “We have planned and…
Sabah’s emphasis on conserving and preserving heritage sites and cultural elements is vital for maintaining its identity, according to Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. The State Heritage Enactment 2017 mandates this focus. Liew, speaking at the launch of the 2023 Museum Festival at the Sabah Museum Department, stressed the festival’s importance in…
Kiulu Farmstay, a community-based tourism project in Kiulu, has transitioned from private tour company management to local community control, empowering the communities and promoting sustainable tourism. The transfer of ownership from Borneo Eco Tours to the villagers was marked by a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing. Sabah Tourism Board officials, including chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai,…
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will require all outbound tourism and Umrah operators to provide a bank guarantee as a new licensing condition beginning May 15, 2026. The requirement applies to all licence holders and is part of Motac’s efforts to strengthen consumer protection and improve integrity within the tourism industry. The…
JSK Borneo Reef, also known as Borneo’s Sea Water Theme Park, is hosting the highly anticipated “Sunset Escapade” every Friday, Saturday, and eve of public holidays starting from June 2. Located in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, visitors can witness the rare sight of the Kota Kinabalu sun setting between Sapi and Gaya Islands. The…
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah pavilion was among the busiest at the recent Matta Travel Fair, with visitors flocking to make inquiries and purchase travel packages. Sabah had the largest presence at the fair, with 45 travel and tour agents in attendance. According to Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, Chairman of the Sabah Tourism Board, the positive reception…