STB, Tourism Malaysia target Nordic market
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has strengthened Sarawak’s global visibility by participating in the MATKA Nordic Fair, the largest travel industry event in Northern Europe and the Baltic region. The fair took place from January 18 to 22 at the Messukeskus Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre in Finland. In a statement, STB highlighted its […]
More flights will auger well for state tourism
KUCHING: The more flight services available the better and this could increase the number of tourists coming into Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. In stating this, the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said airlines are the main contributors to Sarawak’s tourists influx and are important to the state tourism […]
Sarawak Tourism Board has clean record
KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has not been involved in any form of corruption, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts revealed that the organisation still shows a clean record of excellence without involving any problems of integrity or corruption. “If there is any (corruption) […]
STB honours media champions
KUCHING: Several media personalities were recently honoured with awards by the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) at a special event in Kuala Lumpur. According to the press release, the STB presented the Yours Truly Sarawak Awards to recognise the media’s valuable contributions in sharing the story of Sarawak. These awards celebrated the best stories and coverage […]
Kuching Umrah Getaway to connect Jeddah, Madinah
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Kuching Umrah Getaway initiative will commence in August, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said the first package under the initiative is scheduled to bring pilgrims to the Holy Land on Aug 29. He said the […]
RWMF to feature 199 musicians from 12 countries
KUCHING: Sarawak’s 26th Edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) is set to showcase its commitment to sustainable tourism practices while preserving cultural and artistic traditions, nature, and the environment. According to the press release issued yesterday, the festival, scheduled from June 23 to 25, has already attracted visitors from around the world, with […]
STB takes Sia Sitok brand global
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has launched a Global Sia Sitok Vacations campaign to attract visitors from all over the world. The campaign, which will run from May 1 to July 16 this year, will offer 147 promotional packages through the EnjoySarawak App, involving 51 merchants, for non-Sarawakians and foreigners. The app provides a comprehensive […]
Silabur Ultra Trail may feature in annual calendar
TEBEDU: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is thinking about including the Silabur Ultra Trail Challenge as an annual event under Sarawak’s 2024 Calendar of Events (COE). Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry would also fully support the event. Expressing excitement over next year’s event, which will feature […]
Sarawak showcases unique tour offerings at MATTA Fair
KUCHING: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is set to showcase a variety of tour offerings at the upcoming KL MATTA Fair from today until March 19 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur. According to a press release from STB yesterday, with 13 participating partners, the Sarawak Pavilion will feature aspects of […]
S’wak expects 20 pct growth in European visitor arrivals from ITB Berlin
KUCHING: Sarawak expects to generate an estimated RM10.5 million in total sales from the ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s leading travel trade show in Germany. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) announced that the board and its trade partners managed to clinch 52 new leads to promote Sarawak. “STB projected these leads would result in 20 per […]
