Honouring heroes of hospitality
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: The Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Awards (SHTA), now in its 9th edition, is a key initiative by the Sarawak Government to acknowledge the contributions of the tourism sector’s stakeholders. Sarawak Tourism Federation (STF) president Audry Wan Ulok highlighted the importance of the awards in recognising the efforts of industry players, particularly during […]
Go for quality tourists, hotels told
KUCHING: Hoteliers should target prime or selected tourists as this category of tourists are prepared to spend on prime products. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is important for the hotel industry to differentiate between mass tourists and selected tourists. “What should we do in terms of attracting tourists? Do […]
Sarawak facing staff shortage in hospitality industry; many prefer to work in Singapore
SIBU: Sarawak’s hospitality industry is facing a staff shortage up to 40 per cent as many locals prefer to work in Singapore. Malaysia Association of Hotels Sarawak chairman John Teo said the shortage was expected to last between one and three years or it may also become a permanent one. “In Sarawak, our hospitality industry […]
