KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah tourism promotional activities will be continued but with different approach despite the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said. The unfolding of the pandemic has seen the promotional efforts being intensified through digital platforms to maintain awareness that Sabah is a tourist destination, he said….
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa welcomes this festive season staying true to its eco-friendly roots and community outreach action. The resort unveiled a sustainable tree and decorations to mark the beginning of the festive season. Taking center stage at the main lobby of the hotel, the tree has been made using recycled and reusable…
KOTA KINABALU: Qualified members of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sabah Chapter has started receiving their direct one-off grant of RM4,000 each today from the Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry. Its chairman, Lawrence Chin (pix) thanked the Tourism Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin for listening to problems faced by the tourism industry…
KOTA KINABALU: The Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry received an allocation of RM6 million for the implementation of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) declaration initiative under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12th MP). Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin (pix) in a statement said, the allocation will be utilized in the effort to preserve the biodiversity through…
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…
KOTA KINABALU: Cempaka Square, off Penampang road, mile 3.5 here is offering four-course Christmas set for three days on December 24, 25 and 31. The set includes garden salad, vegan creamy pumpkin soup, choices of main course either pan seared lamb chop served with saute vegetables, stuffed chicken served with corn on cob, basil lemon…
KOTA KINABALU: The Rumah Terbalik will reopen for visitors on December 17, following the government decision to allow inter-district travelling which started last week amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Its owner, Alexander Yee said in celebration of the reopening, they will be giving away exciting lucky draw prizes worth up to RM2,000 daily to all visitors…
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sabah/Labuan Chapter is looking forward to welcome their guests both old and new to Sabah following the lifting on the travel ban amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Its acting chairman, Hafizan Wong (pix) said the Sabah hotel industry has suffered progressively from January until now due to the…
KOTA KINABALU: The newest hotel in the capital city here, Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre will open its door to welcome guests on December 21, amid the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Its cluster manager for Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road, Najeeb Kurungottu said they are…
KOTA KINABALU: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin welcomed the government’s move to allow the entry of tourists from Brunei Darussalam either by land or by air. The decision was taken after the neighbouring country did not record any positive COVID-19 cases for the past seven months and was categorized as a green…