STB to fully exploit City of Gastronomy recognition
SANTUBONG: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has every intention to capitalise on Kuching’s recognition as a Creative City of Gastronomy in the world. STB Chief Executive Officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said, as a product marketing and promotion platform that has agencies and branches for the industry, the board is committed to promoting Sarawak products further. “Therefore, […]
Citrawarna good for tourism
KUCHING: The inaugural Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 celebration kicked-off yesterday at the Kuching Waterfront here. On its first day of its launch, various information booths promoted tourism sectors from different states while various activities were drawn up to enliven the event. New Sarawak Tribune spoke to members of public for their comments on the celebration. […]
‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ tourism campaign a hit
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The ‘Sia Sitok Sarawak’ intra-state tourism campaign is well-received, said Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister also revealed that he had received a number of requests from West Malaysians, asking to be included as part of the campaign. However, he noted that the campaign would only cater […]
Free online course for tourist guides
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will offer free online course to all tourist guides who intend to renew their licences. Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Musa Yusof said the short-term course would involve steps and plans that could be taken by the tourist guides to promote tourism services under the new norm following […]
Sarawak to intensify domestic tourism promotion
KUCHING: Sarawak is gearing up its new strategy, shifting to domestic tourism to promote the state as a preferred holiday destination. Among the promotional and marketing initiatives are four consumer fairs as well as to intensify promotion in areas that have direct flights with Sarawak. The four fairs are MITA Travel Fair from March 23 […]
