Additional federal funding vital for Sarawak tourism, says Snowdan
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has called for more funding for the ministry to elevate Sarawak into a premier tourist hotspot in Malaysia. Highlighting Sarawak’s vast area and diverse tourism and ecotourism offerings, he stressed that additional funding channelled through the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (MOTAC) […]
PATA forum boosts Sarawak tourism
KUCHING: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 present an excellent opportunity to increase Sarawak’s visibility to delegates from the 28 participating countries. It is also an opportunity to demonstrate to our partners why Sarawak should be their next choice for tourism and business events. This year’s PATA Destination Experience […]
Include festival in Sarawak Tourism Calendar
By Neville Timothy Sanders & Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: The Borneo Music Festival 2022 has received a positive reception from most of the visitors. The two-day music festival saw international artistes such as DJ Soda and Allan Walker showcasing their songs seamlessly for all the music lovers out there. On the first day of the festival, […]
Sarawak targets 1.2 million visitors this year
KUCHING: Sarawak is targeting to receive 1.2 million visitors and generate RM3.2 billion tourism receipts for this year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the figure can be achieved if the reopening of the country’s border next month could be materialised. He said it is hoped […]
Greater Bau initiatives will boost Sarawak tourism
KUCHING: Bau, a district in the Kuching Division which was once known for its gold mining activities has discovered a new form of ‘gold’ which has the potential to become a vibrant tourist attraction. Several projects have been planned over the next 10 years for Bau which is located about 40 km from here under […]
2021 tourism calendar launched
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) has launched its 2021 calendar for tourism events in Sarawak. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Sebastian Ting said 117 tourism events would be held next year compared to 105 events this year. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak in the state for most of […]
Charting industry post Covid-19
Third Sarawak Tourism Masterplan THE Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MTAC) together with Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Sarawak have embarked on the Third Sarawak Tourism Masterplan study to chart the way forward for Sarawak’s tourism industry post Covid-19. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said, the Masterplan will explore new business […]
Post-pandemic promotions in China, Europe
KUCHING: The sweeping Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe, impacting human lives, shuttering businesses and impeding economic growth. Tourism is one of the hardest hit sectors as nations have closed their borders and people are apprehensive about venturing out in these uncertain times. The World Travel and Tourism Council has estimated that almost […]
Recovery expected by second half of 2021
SARAWAK’S TOURISM INDUSTRY KUCHING: Confidence among visitors and tourism operators on the state’s tourism industry is expected to gradually increase beginning second half of next year. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said however, this will very much depend on the Covid-19 situation in the state. He emphasised that the federal […]
Light at the end of the tunnel
State’s tourism sector can weather the storm as long as tourism industry players are gung-ho enough to adapt, innovate, and work together. — Sharzede Salleh Askor. KUCHING: The Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted all sectors globally, especially the tourism industry, as borders have closed and people are shirking travel plans due to virus fears. Sarawak […]
