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Awards

These accolades reinforce our dedication to providing outstanding products and services and our continuous pursuit of pushing boundaries within our industry.

Awards and Recognitions

Over 33 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

Travellers' Choice Award
2023
Travellers' Choice Award
TripAdvisor
Travellers' Choice Award (Previously Certificate of Excellence)
2020
Travellers' Choice Award (Previously Certificate of Excellence)
TripAdvisor
Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2015-2019
2019
Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2015-2019
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Gold Award Winner - Corporate Social Responsibility
2019
Gold Award Winner - Corporate Social Responsibility
PATA Awards 2019
Certificate of Excellence
2017
Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisor
1st Place Honoree
2015
1st Place Honoree
(ETC) Educational Travel Community's Responsible Tourism Showcase 2015
Best in Community Engagement and Development
2014
Best in Community Engagement and Development
Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2014
Best Tour Operator / Travel Agent
2012
Best Tour Operator / Travel Agent
SKAL Sustainable Development in Tourism 2012
Featured Among Top 158 Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth
2008
Featured Among Top 158 Best Adventure Travel Company on Earth
National Geographic Adventure 2008
Finalist/ Most Environmentally Responsible Travel Agent
2006
Finalist/ Most Environmentally Responsible Travel Agent
British Travel Awards 2006
Commendation Award Winner
2000
Commendation Award Winner
Green Globe Achievement Award 2000
Environmental Awards /1st Runner-Up
1999
Environmental Awards /1st Runner-Up
IH&RA Environmental Award 1999
Tour Operator/ Honorable Mention
1999
Tour Operator/ Honorable Mention
Conde Nast Traveler Ecotourism Award 1999
Commendation Award Recipient
1998
Commendation Award Recipient
Green Globe
Commendation Award Recipient
1996
Commendation Award Recipient
Green Globe
Certificate of Commitment to Environmental Improvement
1995
Certificate of Commitment to Environmental Improvement
Green Globe
1994

European Incentive & Business Travel Meeting (EIBTM) 1994

National Awards and Mentions

Best Tour Operator - Responsible Tourism
2019
Best Tour Operator - Responsible Tourism
MATTA Awards 2019
SME Service Sector / WINNER
2017
SME Service Sector / WINNER
Human Resources Development Awards 2017
Best Inbound Tour Company / WINNER
2009
Best Inbound Tour Company / WINNER
Sabah Tourism Awards 2009
Best Inbound Tour Company / Finalist
2007
Best Inbound Tour Company / Finalist
Sabah Tourism Awards 2007
Best Tour Package (Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari) / Winner
2007
Best Tour Package (Kinabatangan Wildlife Safari) / Winner
Sabah Tourism Awards 2007
Outstanding Environmental Friendly Private Organization Award / Finalist
2005
Outstanding Environmental Friendly Private Organization Award / Finalist
Sabah Environmental Recognition Night 2005
Best Tour Program (Adventure & Nature) / Finalist
2005
Best Tour Program (Adventure & Nature) / Finalist
Malaysia Tourism Award 2005-2006
Best Tourist Guide / Mark Louis Benedict
2005
Best Tourist Guide / Mark Louis Benedict
Malaysian Tourism Award 2005
Best Inbound Tour Company / Finalist
2005
Best Inbound Tour Company / Finalist
Malaysian Tourism Award 2005
Best Tour Package / Merit
2003
Best Tour Package / Merit
Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 2003
Best Tour Operator / Merit
1997
Best Tour Operator / Merit
Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1997
Best Tour Package / Merit
1997
Best Tour Package / Merit
Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1997
Best Tour Operator
1997
Best Tour Operator
Sabah Tourism Awards 1997
Best Incentive Package / Merit
1992
Best Incentive Package / Merit
Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1992
Best Photograph
1990
Best Photograph
Sabah Tourism Gold Award 1990
Best Tourism Publication
1990
Best Tourism Publication
Sabah Tourism Gold Award 1990
Best Tour Package / Merit
1990
Best Tour Package / Merit
Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1990
Best Publication / Merit
1990
Best Publication / Merit
Malaysian Tourism Gold Award 1990

Won by Sukau Rainforest Lodge

Travellers' Choice Award (Previously Certificate of Excellence)
2021
Travellers' Choice Award (Previously Certificate of Excellence)
TripAdvisor
Travellers' Choice Award (Previously Certificate of Excellence)
2020
Travellers' Choice Award (Previously Certificate of Excellence)
TripAdvisor
Asia's Most Eco-Friendly Hotel
2019
Asia's Most Eco-Friendly Hotel
Boutique Hotel Award 2019
Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2015-2019
2019
Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2015-2019
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Gold Certification for Sustainable Accommodation (2018-2020)
2018
Gold Certification for Sustainable Accommodation (2018-2020)
Travelife
Best Hotel Services (3 Star & Below)
2016
Best Hotel Services (3 Star & Below)
19th Malaysia Tourism Awards 2014/2015
Nominee / World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort
2016
Nominee / World’s Leading Luxury Green Resort
23rd World Travel Awards (also nominated in 2014 and 2015)
Best Independent Accommodation
2015
Best Independent Accommodation
PATA Tourism InSPIRE Awards 2015
Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2011-2015
2015
Five-Time Winner of the Certificate of Excellence from 2011-2015
TripAdvisor Hall of Fame
Winner / Best Hotel Services (3 Star & Below)
2014
Winner / Best Hotel Services (3 Star & Below)
Malaysia Tourism Award 2014
Winner / Best Nature Lodge
2013
Winner / Best Nature Lodge
Sabah Tourism Awards 2013
Finalist / Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Accommodation Provider
2013
Finalist / Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Accommodation Provider
Wildasia Responsible Tourism Awards 2013
Winner / Asia’s Leading Green Hotel
2010
Winner / Asia’s Leading Green Hotel
17th World Travel Awards (also nominated in 2008, 2009, 2011-2021)
Finalist / Excellence in Hotel Services (Nature Lodge)
2009
Finalist / Excellence in Hotel Services (Nature Lodge)
Sabah Tourism Awards 2009
Top 50 Ecolodges / Jungle Category
2009
Top 50 Ecolodges / Jungle Category
National Geographic Adventure's Magazine 2009
Nominee / World’s Leading Eco Lodge
2009
Nominee / World’s Leading Eco Lodge
16th World Travel Awards (also nominated in 2007 and 2008)
3rd Prize Winner
2006
3rd Prize Winner
ECOCLUB.com Ecolodge Awards 2006
Highly Commended/ Best Small Hotel
2006
Highly Commended/ Best Small Hotel
First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards 2006
1st Runner-up
1999
1st Runner-up
IH&RA Green Hotelier Awards 1999
Top 10 Ecotourism Hotspots
1999
Top 10 Ecotourism Hotspots
ShermansTravel.com 1999
Winner
1999
Winner
The Green Hotelier of the Year 1999 Award
Winner / Best Lodge Pacific Region
1997
Winner / Best Lodge Pacific Region
British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Award 1997

Won by BEST Society

Finalist of "Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Initiatives"
2014
Finalist of "Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Initiatives"
Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Awards 2014
Winner of Innovation in Non-Governmental Organizations 2013
2013
Winner of Innovation in Non-Governmental Organizations 2013
UNWTO Ulysses Award
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