200 promise to be better tourism players
KUCHING: Some 200 of Sarawak’s tourism players took a ‘Responsible Tourism’ pledge to reduce their environmental footprint, support local communities, and protect culture and heritage. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said the pledge focused on the 3Es – Environmental Protection, Empowering Communities through Education, and Economic Viability and Impact. “This […]
MoU on responsible tourism inked
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE) which will see both organisations collaborating on conferences, workshops and research on the latest trends of responsible tourism. STB chief executive officer (CEO) Sharzede Salleh Askor said one of the focuses was to engage with stakeholders […]
Protection of state’s biodiversity through responsible tourism
KUCHING: Responsible tourism will help ensure that Sarawak’s biodiversity remains protected, says Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He pointed out that the state was well known for its ecotourism initiatives and national parks, adding that Sarawak housed majestic natural ecosystems and a diverse selection of flora and fauna. “Responsible tourism […]
