TourMAB or also known as Tourism Media Asset Base is the official partner country of the upcoming ITB Berlin travel trade show. Our MD, Albert Teo was recently interviewed by them, sharing about how he got involved in hospitality and tourism, why is it that he chose to pioneer eco-tourism in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo and many...
An Interview with Carol Patterson, President of Kalahari Management Inc. and Sustainability Champion
Carol Patterson is an old friend of our Founder and MD, Albert Teo. They go way back and have even written the book “Saving Paradise” together, which was originally published in 2005. The book tells about the birth of Sukau Rainforest Lodge and how far it had come up until 2005. We’ve had the grand...
The world of travel is shifting and a lot has changed since the advent times of travelling. Large-group tours are becoming less popular especially amongst today’s millennials, and face-to-face dealings with a tour agent is slowly fading into the background. The internet has taken over if not all, most part of our lives! The same...
Being the third largest and most crucial income-generating sectors in Sabah, tourism has spread over far and wide throughout this state, which is rich and diverse in culture, scenic locations, history, wildlife, flora, food and entertainment. Sabah is basically a hotpot of excitement and wonders galore for all kinds of travellers. However, most of the...
Caves are an enigma with their unusual jagged structures and beautiful unique landscapes, and there’s really no need to be a geologist or a daring cave explorer to appreciate the wonders that any cave has to offer. All you need is a curious mind and an open heart, and you’re all set! Within the World...
1. Being highly involved in ecotourism throughout your professional career, how would you say the industry has evolved through the years? Is there currently a trend in ecotourism that’s picking up? Ecotourism has grown hugely over the past 20 – 30 years. Whereas once it was a small, minor, niche form of tourism, today it...
1. What was it that first sparked your interest in conservation and ecotourism before it became the ‘in-thing’? From early childhood I spent a lot of time with our pet dogs and other animals, loved walking along beaches finding shells and sponges and trying to imagine their lives in the water, visiting forests and zoos,...
Once a hustling and bustling hub for trading activities, Sandakan’s port used to be a favourite stopover for traders from different corners of the world. It’s exciting to imagine that this peaceful and easy-going city was once a busy gathering place for merchants, planters and explorers from faraway countries like Germany, India, China, Arab, Great...
Whether you are an ardent cave explorer or a curious traveller, Gomantong Cave is one of the many highlights of Sandakan, Sabah Borneo which you must visit at least once in your lifetime. Its intriguing geological feature is a feast for the eyes! Well, unless you have a fear of the dark and creepy crawlies,...
