Sabah gains recognition as a burgeoning business event hub, drawing heightened interest from International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) members. The “Feel Sabah Night” networking event, co-hosted by Sabah Tourism Board and TTG Asia Media during the ICCA conference in Bangkok, showcased Sabah’s attractions and event facilities. ICCA Regional Director Jose Barreiro praised Sabah’s diverse…
Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu reopened on 28 August 2024 with modernised rooms and enhanced guest services following a comprehensive 10-month renovation. This exciting transformation presents a sense of tranquillity throughout the design and ambience of the hotel. For 15 years, the hotel has been a trusted choice for travellers and is now repositioned with a…
Sabah’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and wellness traditions make it an ideal destination for rejuvenation and balance, positioning it as a potential health tourism hub. The state offers numerous wellness facilities with traditional spa treatments, therapies, and consultations with trained medical professionals. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew highlighted Sabah’s pristine environment, including…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: April 27, 2026 Airfares The state government is taking steps to cushion the impact of rising air transportation costs, which could affect international tourism and Sabah’s tourism supply chain. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said global conflicts and higher airfares are creating direct challenges for the state’s tourism industry, which…
Sri Pelancongan Chief Executive Officer Thonny Chee, said the creativity displayed at the installation of arts was an urgent call for Sabah to focus on environmental sustainability. Themed “Striving for Sustainability,” the exhibition emphasises the importance of upcycling reusable materials. He said this during the launch of the 11th edition of Installation Art by the…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair Sabah scheduled on April 3-5, 2020 at the ITCC Penampang has been postponed to a later date due to the worsening Covid-19 outbreak. MATTA Sabah Chapter chairman Lawrence Chin issued a statement on March 12, informed that the decision has been taken to…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: MYAirline Sdn Bhd, the country’s newest low-cost airline will launch a new route from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau next week. Its CEO, Rayner Teo, said that the addition of the ninth route shows the success of early planning in expanding the domestic route network, allowing customers, particularly tourists, to have more options to…