{"id":3352,"date":"2024-10-28T10:12:05","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T10:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3352"},"modified":"2024-10-28T11:18:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:18:10","slug":"big-sabah-sales-diverse-offerings-attract-international-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3352","title":{"rendered":"Big Sabah Sale&#8217;s diverse offerings attract international interest"},"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=\"682\" data-id=\"3350\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-820x545.jpg 820w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/img-20241028-wa0014281295097977871278728903.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sabah is making strides in promoting itself as a prime destination for international business and tourism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor, Dato\u2019 Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, highlighted that the recent 2nd BigSabah Sale demonstrated strong interest from neighbouring countries, reinforcing efforts to position Kota Kinabalu as a hub for regional trade and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Held from 25 to 27 October at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), the event attracted hosted buyers from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Penang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These visitors engaged with local business event organisers to explore opportunities that could extend beyond the sale itself, promoting lasting partnerships beneficial to Sabah\u2019s tourism and economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SICC Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Rosmawati Lasuki, remarked on the event\u2019s role in enhancing Sabah\u2019s international profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;BigSabah is more than a consumer sale; it celebrates Sabah\u2019s potential on the global stage,&#8221; she stated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She emphasized that the event fosters valuable connections between local and international businesses, promoting knowledge sharing and resource collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BigSabah Sale showcased Sabah&#8217;s unique market offerings and positioned the state as an inviting destination for both tourism and trade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By fostering an environment of cultural exchange and economic collaboration, the event has solidified its role in advancing Kota Kinabalu\u2019s vision of becoming a leading ASEAN hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual gathering is anticipated to boost Sabah\u2019s reputation, paving the way for more strategic tourism and business partnerships across the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sabah is making strides in promoting itself as a prime destination for international business and tourism. 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