Over 27 years of operation, Borneo Eco Tours has achieved many awards, both locally and internationally - a testament to our continued efforts in providing memorable and responsible tours to visitors from all over the world.
International Awards and Mentions
| Year | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Travellers' Choice Award - (Previously Certificate of Excellence) TripAdvisor |  |
| 2019 | Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2015-2019 - TripAdvisor Hall of Fame View |  |
| 2019 | Gold Award Winner - Corporate Social Responsibility - PATA Awards 2019 View |  |
| 2017 | Certificate of Excellence - TripAdvisor View |  |
| 2015 | 1st Place Honoree - (ETC) Educational Travel Community's Responsible Tourism Showcase 2015 View |  |
| 2014 | Best in Community Engagement and Development - Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2014 View |  |
| 2012 | Best Tour Operator / Travel Agent - SKAL Sustainable Development in Tourism 2012 View |  |
| 2008 | Featured Among Top 158 Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth - National Geographic Adventure 2008 |  |
| 2006 | Finalist/ Most Environmentally Responsible Travel Agent - British Travel Awards 2006 |  |
| 2000 | Commendation Award Winner - Green Globe Achievement Award 2000 |  |
| 1999 | Environmental awards /1st Runners - up - IH&RA Environmental Award 1999 |  |
| 1999 | Tour Operator/ Honorable Mention - Conde Nast Traveler Ecotourism Award 1999 |  |
| 1998 | Commendation Award Recipient - Green Globe | |
| 1996 | Commendation Award Recepient - Green Globe | |
| 1995 | Certificate of Commitment to Environmental Improvement - Green Globe | |
| 1994 | - European Incentive & Business Travel Meeting (EIBTM) 1994 |  |
National Awards and Mentions
| Year | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Best Tour Operator - Responsible Tourism - MATTA Awards 2019 View |  |
| 2017 | SME Service Sector / WINNER - Human Resources Development Awards 2017 |  |
| 2009 | Best Inbound Tour Company / WINNER - Sabah Tourism Awards 2009 |  |
| 2007 | Best Inbound Tour Company / Finalist - Sabah Tourism Awards 2007 | |
| 2007 | Best Tour Package (Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari) / Winner - Sabah Tourism Awards 2007 | |
| 2005 | Best Tour Program (Adventure & Nature) / Finalist - Malaysia Tourism Award 2005-2006 |  |
| 2005 | Best Tourist Guide / Mark Louis Benedict - Malaysian Tourism Award 2005 | |
| 2005 | Best Inbound Tour Company / Finalist - Malaysian Tourism Award 2005 | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Environmental Friendly Private Organization Award / Finalist - Sabah Environmental Recognition Night 2005 | |
| 2003 | Best Tour Package / Merit - Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 2003 |  |
| 1997 | Best Tour Operator / Merit - Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1997 | |
| 1997 | Best Tour Package / Merit - Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1997 | |
| 1997 | Best Tour Operator - Sabah Tourism Awards 1997 | |
| 1992 | Best Incentive Package / Merit - Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1992 | |
| 1990 | Best Tourism Publication - Sabah Tourism Gold Award 1990 | |
| 1990 | Best Tour Package / Merit - Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1990 | |
| 1990 | Best Publication / Merit - Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1990 | |
| 1990 | Best Photograph - Sabah Tourism Gold Award 1990 | |
Won by Sukau Rainforest Lodge
| Year | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Travellers' Choice Award - (Previously Certificate of Excellence) TripAdvisor |  |
| 2020 | Travellers' Choice Award - (Previously Certificate of Excellence) TripAdvisor | |
| 2019 | Asia's Most Eco-Friendly Hotel - Boutique Hotel Award 2019 View |  |
| 2019 | Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2015-2019 - TripAdvisor Hall of Fame | |
| 2018 | Gold Certification for Sustainable Accommodation (2018-2020) - Travelife View |  |
| 2016 | Best Hotel Services (3 Star & Below) - 19th Malaysia Tourism Awards 2014/2015 | |
| 2016 | Nominee / World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort - 23rd World Travel Awards (also nominated in 2014 and 2015) |  |
| 2015 | Best Independent Accommodation - PATA Tourism InSPIRE Awards 2015 View |  |
| 2015 | Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2011-2015 - TripAdvisor Hall of Fame |  |
| 2014 | Winner / Best Hotel Services (3 Star & Below) - Malaysia Tourism Award 2014 View | |
| 2013 | Winner / Best Nature Lodge - Sabah Tourism Awards 2013 View | |
| 2013 | Finalist / Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Accommodation Provider - Wildasia Responsible Tourism Awards 2013 View |  |
| 2010 | Winner / Asia’s Leading Green Hotel - 17th World Travel Awards (also nominated in 2008, 2009, 2011-2021) | |
| 2009 | Finalist / Excellence in Hotel Services (Nature Lodge) - Sabah Tourism Awards 2009 | |
| 2009 | Top 50 Ecolodges / Jungle Category - National Geographic Adventure's Magazine 2009 View |  |
| 2009 | Nominee / World’s Leading Eco Lodge - 16th World Travel Awards (also nominated in 2007 and 2008) | |
| 2006 | 3rd Prize Winner - ECOCLUB.com Ecolodge Awards 2006 View |  |
| 2006 | Highly Commended/ Best small hotel - First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards 2006 |  |
| 1999 | 1st Runner-up - IH&RA Green Hotelier Awards 1999 |  |
| 1999 | Top 10 Ecotourism Hotspots - ShermansTravel.com 1999 |  |
| 1999 | Winner - The Green Hotelier of the Year 1999 Award |  |
| 1997 | Winner / Best Lodge Pacific Region - British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award 1997 |  |
Won by BEST Society
| Year | Award | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Finalist of "Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Initiatives" - Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2014 View |  |
| 2013 | Winner of Innovation in Non-Governmental Organizations 2013 - UNWTO Ulysses Award View |  |
