{"id":3302,"date":"2024-10-13T17:27:11","date_gmt":"2024-10-13T17:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3302"},"modified":"2024-10-13T17:29:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-13T17:29:12","slug":"sabah-urged-to-expand-niche-eco-lodges-to-boost-conservation-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3302","title":{"rendered":"Sabah urged to expand niche eco-lodges to boost conservation tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" data-id=\"3303\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241011-wa00462394369796779370676-1024x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241011-wa00462394369796779370676-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241011-wa00462394369796779370676-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241011-wa00462394369796779370676-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241011-wa00462394369796779370676-1536x795.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241011-wa00462394369796779370676.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabah needs more niche accommodation options in conservation areas to align with its rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s conservation efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, emphasised this during the launch of the Utan Rainforest Lodge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed the importance of offering high-quality accommodation that blends comfort with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy providing eco-friendly, specialised stays, we encourage tourists to engage more deeply with our natural environment and conservation efforts,\u201d Joniston said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Utan Rainforest Lodge, developed by Borneo Eco Tours, is located within the wildlife-rich Sungai Kapur Virgin Jungle Reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joniston acknowledged the lodge as a welcome addition to Sabah&#8217;s eco-tourism offerings, which already include similar establishments promoting conservation and sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis lodge, like others, contributes to our goal of providing unique and comfortable experiences for tourists, while also supporting conservation efforts and benefiting the local economy,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opened earlier this year, the Utan Rainforest Lodge features 12 rooms and offers a variety of curated activities, including birdwatching, wildlife viewing, river cruises, night safaris, and jungle trekking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located just two hours overland from Lahad Datu, Sungai Kapur is home to a diverse array of endemic species, such as the proboscis monkey, Bornean orangutan, sun bear, Bornean ground-cuckoo, and the elusive helmeted hdornbill, among others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s conservation efforts. 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