Hot deals at Sabah Travel Fair
Date Posted: 20 Nov 2008
With support and collaboration from Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian High Commission in Brunei Darussalam, the Sabah Tourism Board will be hosting the 2nd Sabah Travel Fair from November 21 to 23. Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Dato' Ku Jaafar Ku Shaari is expected to launch the 2pm travel fair at The Mall in Gadong. Sabah Tourism Board Deputy Chairman Datuk Sari Suhut will head the Sabah tourism delegation which will comprise representatives from the airlines, hotels, and travel agencies among others, a press release said. The three-day event will offer special promotions and updates on the latest information and upcoming products Sabah has to offer as well as the ...

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Sabah To Get More Direct Flights From Singapore
Date Posted: 19 Nov 2008
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The number of direct flights from Singapore to Kota Kinabalu will increase to 22 with the start of Jetstar Asia Airways' flights from Dec 2. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister, Datuk Masidi Manjun, said at present three airlines -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS), AirAsia and SilkAir -- had 18 flights a week. He said with the increase in flights it would be a good strategy to promote Sabah as an ideal location for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) and strengthen the tourism sector in the state. "We will cooperate with the five-star hotels in planning our strategies, activities and promotion in Singapore to popularise Sabah as ...

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Sabah Tour Operators Told To Update Approaches To Attract Tourists
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2008
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Tour operators in Sabah were today told to update approaches in efforts to attract more tourists to the state. Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the majority of tourists to the state preferred outdoor and environmental activities which should be given attention and focus by tour operators. "Most tourists choose holiday destinations that can give them experience by participating in outdoor and ecotourism activities, including environmental conservation programmes. "For the new tourists, travelling is a learning, adventurous and satisfying process filled with an experience which they could share when they go back ...

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