KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah tourism industry received a boost when the Sabah Tourism Board (STB) won the 2022 most outstanding tourism board award at the inaugural Asian Tourism and Hospitality Awards (ATHA) ceremony. The event was held during the 2022-2023 ATHA, which was co-organised by TIN MEDIA (Malaysia’s First Independent Travel Trade Media) and Asia Hospitality…
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah film production company, Vinoun Films, has created an educational colouring guidebook for Rajawali Homes in Kota Marudu. The book features fun activities and attractions along the way from Kota Belud to Kudat division area. The complimentary activity book includes two main bird characters, Kondiu (eagle) and Odu (grandmother) dressed in traditional Kadazandusun…
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,…
KOTA KINABALU: Traverse Tours Sdn Bhd, the operator of Riverbug, Mari Mari Cultural Village, Mari Mari Mantanani and Mari Mari Sepanggar will resume its tourism activities from June 10 onwards. Its managing director, Dares Saham Asaad said the reopening of business operation was in line with the announcement made by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie…
A&W is bringing back the good times of the drive-thru and drive-in experience in Sabah. The opening of its standalone store at Parklane City Benoni marks another milestone in its expansion plan. “This store is seated in the best location, adjacent to banks, a cinema, the commercial centre as well as housing,” said WSG Group…
Positive momentum moving into second-half 2020 SEPANG, 24 JUNE 2020 – AirAsia registered its highest post-hibernation sale day yesterday, with a record-breaking 41,000 seats sold in a single day across AirAsia Group, signifying a strong rebound in demand for air travel. AirAsia’s website is experiencing traffic growth of 170%. Some of the most popular routes…
Kiulu, known for eco and cultural tourism, is now promoting agro-tourism. The inaugural pineapple and local fruits festival initiated by Kiulu Assemblyman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, witnessed participation from 60 growers and SMEs. Representatives from tourism associations and hotels attended. Joniston who is also Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, stressed the need to diversify attractions…
The 12th Installation Art by the Bay KK 2025 (IAKK2025) is set to showcase 15 upcycled sculptures from September 13 to 16 at Taman Chong Thien Vun here. Carrying the theme Echoes of Sustainability Every Effort Matters, this annual community interactive eco art tourism event will open daily from 9am to 6pm, said IAKK2025 Art…
TUARAN: A variety of head-hunting swords dating back to the 1800s are showcasing now at the Ruang Rumah of the Rumah Terbalik & 3D Wonders Museum in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2020. The exhibition themed ‘The Borneo Head-Hunting’ started from July 8 till December 31, featured collections of 14…
The Jeju Tourism Organisation’s Project Manager for Global Marketing Group, Ian Rhee, has announced plans for direct charter flights from Jeju Island, South Korea to Kota Kinabalu in October 2023. Rhee stated that the plans were proposed due to the positive response from travellers between the two destinations and the need to boost tourism recovery….