Deputy Chief Minister II and Local Government and Housing Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Joachim Gunsalam, has called upon professional bodies to harness their creativity and collaborate with all stakeholders for the betterment of Sabah. Sabah boasts natural beauty, a strategic location below the typhoon belt, and connectivity to key cities in Southeast Asia…
KOTA KINABALU: ‘Tourism Futures Reimagined’will be the theme for the 6th World Tourism Conference (WTC) 2022 happening in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah next month. Key speakers and tourism industry professionals from around the world will mark their presence and gather at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 28 to 30 November 2022. To date, close to…
Sabah is set to assess the impact of its rural tourism efforts after ten years in the field. Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai has called for a comprehensive data report from district tourism associations and other key operators to gauge success. “It’s time for a more structured approach to evaluate our success,” he…
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Saroop Roshi from Perak was crowned Miss World Malaysia 2023. Natalie Ang from Penang and Shu Wen Chai from Sabah were the first and second runner-ups. The three winners respectively received cash prizes of RM15,000, RM5,000, and RM2,000. Saroop also received sponsored products, services, and jewelry worth RM25,000. Saroop was presented with the crown and…
The Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL) nestled in Danum Valley has always emphasised good hygiene practice (GHP) to ensure guests safety while immersing in the pristine wilderness. For this, they have embarked on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) awareness training to enhance food safety knowledge for its personnel, BRL Director of Operation, Sail…
Sabah aims to attract more foreign tourists by promoting its diverse traditional food, enriching their experience and boosting the local economy. The inaugural “Sadap Bah Sabah Food Fiesta 2023” showcased traditional cuisines from 14 districts, engaging 80 small businesses and 15 entrepreneurs. The event held at Hongkod Koisaan, Penampang from Aug 3 to 6. Sabah’s…
A vibrant transformation is taking place on Gaya Island, where water villages are turning into tourism attractions through a community-driven effort. Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai praised the Meraki Daat Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, for actively engaging Gaya Island residents in reimagining their homes as potential community-based tourism destinations. This follows…
Indonesia’s fast-growing tech company, Traveloka, seeks to collaborate with the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to promote rural community tourism products globally. During the UNWTO General Assembly, Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai discussed this potential partnership with Traveloka’s founder and vice president. They aim to advance sustainable community tourism initiatives. Traveloka, established…
The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is tapping into Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RBA) expanding network to boost arrivals to the state. Last year, RBA carried 46,275 passengers to Kota Kinabalu, accounting for a modest 2.43 per cent of total arrivals. RBA’s growing flight network covering Asean, North Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, the UK and beyond …