KOTA KINABALU: It is confirmed, the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) first hotel in East Malaysia-Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre will be officially opened on December 21. This contemporary hotel is situated in the heart of Sabah’s bustling capital city and offers clean, comfortable and convenient stays, making it the best value stay at…
On Sept 13, 2023, the Sabah Government declared the Kinabalu Birdwing as the state butterfly. This move aims to boost tourism and biodiversity conservation, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew. Named Kalibambang Emas in the local language, it’s a rare and stunning butterfly, scientifically known as Triodes andromache. Sadly, habitat destruction threatens…
The Sabah North Borneo Cycling Paradise and other destination offerings were unveiled at the Outbound Travel Mart (OTM) 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre here. The initiative is aimed at strengthening engagement with the Indian market at one of Asia’s leading travel trade events. The cycling product was launched at the Tourism Malaysia Pavilion…
KUNAK: Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai receiving an update from Kunak Tourism Association president Mohammad Hatta Arabi and Kunak forestry officer Suzali Abd Ben on the progress of the renovations being done at the Sejadi Madai Information Centre in Kunak. The improved visitor centre in the Sejadi Madai Baturong Forest Reserve…
KOTA KINABALU: July 2026 The Sabah Tourism Board (STB) is realigning its strategy to strengthen collaboration with industry stakeholders ahead of Visit Sabah 2027. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister and STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai said engagement with industry players is vital to ensure Visit Sabah 2027 initiatives are practical, focused and responsive to…
KOTA KINABALU: Instead of counting the losses and resorting to cost-cutting due to the adverse effect from the coronavirus (Covid-19). The Sabah’s tourism industry should treat this as an opportune time to improve their overall services and cleanliness in the touristic sites. The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (SATTA) chairman Dato’s Seri Winston…
The Palace Hotel of Kota Kinabalu here is offering Ramadan iftar set meals delivery and takeaway for the convenience, safety and time of its guests during the movement control order imposed by the government since March 18, to check the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. Its General Manager, Chloe Loo said: “Ramadan is usually a time…
Many Chinese tourists can now fly directly to Kota Kinabalu following the successful launch of a direct flight between Sabah and China’s Hainan province. “We estimate around 500 to 600 Chinese tourists will travel to Sabah during the three-month period from December to March, in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026,” said Hainan Nanyang International…
The Generation Z and Millennials prioritise dream vacations over luxury purchases, said Tourism Malaysia. Its Senior Director of Domestic and Events Division, Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof said research showed many prefer to book hotels that offer spa and wellness services. Based on American Express 2023 Global Travel Trends Report, the young travellers plan to spend…
China, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines contributed 586,501 arrivals to Sabah as of August this year, which is the highest number, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The increasing number of visitors from these four countries is expected to continue until the year-end. “Looking at the records from the Immigration Department, in 2023, visitors…