Glamping promotes eco-friendly tourism
SERIAN: The recently concluded Borneo Glamping Vol.2 programme has been hailed as a major step in promoting eco-tourism in Sarawak. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said that the event was not just a showcase of Sarawak’s natural beauty, but also a magnet for local and international tourists. “This event united over 200 participants […]
Sarawak tourism officials visit Chinese counterparts
KUCHING: The Ministry of Cultural and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China was given a run-down on Sarawak’s eco-tourism and as a suitable business events hub in Southeast Asia. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, led a delegation from his ministry (MTCP) visited officials of the […]
Potentials to make Gawai Serumpun as ecotourism attraction
BAU: The Gawai Serumpun Open House event and Gawea Nyebang ceremony in Kampung Gumbang is a unique celebration which can be a new ecotourism product in Serembu state constituency. The event was celebrated throughout the day on Saturday (June 10) which saw thousands of members from the Bidayuh community and other races came together at […]
State stands out at ITB Berlin
KUCHING: Sarawak returned with a strong showing to ITB Berlin 2023 from March 7 to 9, 2023 with its own inaugural stand-alone pavilion to strengthen Sarawak’s presence in the European market and to position the state as a leading and preferred eco-tourism destination in the ASEAN region. In its press statement here yesterday, the Sarawak […]
Private investments aid tourism growth
KUCHING: Private investments are imperative for the growth of the tourism and hospitality sectors as their inputs will not only support the development of under-explored tourism destinations but also turn those places into vibrant tourist destinations. The Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said these activities will […]
Ministry committed to developing eco-tourism
LIMBANG: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is committed to developing local eco-tourism. Malaysia is seen as having high potential to become the best eco-tourism hub in the world, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Just like in Kuala Santaba Patiambun, she said the atmosphere is the same as in Vietnam but […]
International collaboration will strengthen HoB initiative
KUCHING: Other relevant agencies besides the Forestry Department are urged to leverage the Heart of Borneo (HoB) brand with international bodies. Assistant Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the effort was necessary in seeking funds for the implementation of the programme under the HoB initiative. “With regard to sourcing […]
