The 11th Sabah Tourism Awards recently concluded at Magellan Sutera Ballroom on 2nd December 2017. A total of 35 awards in 13 categories are given to individuals and organizations that have excelled and contributed to the development of tourism and hospitality in Sabah. The Awards is an incentive for participants to strive for the higher level of professionalism in both service and product quality.
Mr. Gordon Yapp, General Manager of Sabah Tourism Board
The fashionable Datuk Gordon Leong in his Phanton of the Opera Mask
The theme for Sabah Tourism Awards 2017 was Masquerade. Dress code for the night is Black tie/Dark lounge Suit for Gentlemen and Evening Dress for the ladies.
The opening act is base on Phantom of the Opera and Datuk Masidi Manjun made a surprise appearance among the dancer in the mask.
The award was officiated by Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun who congratulates the industry players after a record 3 million tourists arrival with more direct flight from China and Korea in 2017.
The Winners of Sabah Tourism Awards 2017 are:
Best Food Outlets
Best Restaurant – Hotel/Resort
Naan-Flavours of India, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
Best Restaurant – Stand Alone
Hokkaido Sakagura Restaurant
BEST SHOPPING COMPLEX
IMAGO
BEST NIGHT SPOT EXPERIENCE
Shamrock Irish Bar, Waterfront
Best Spa/Reflexology Experience
Stand Alone
Helen Beauty Reflexology
Hotel/Resort
CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
BEST MICE Contributor
Sounds Tech Production Sdn Bhd
Best Tourism Article & TV Programme on Sabah
Best Tourism Article Published in Malaysia
Heart of Conservation
Writer: Roy Goh
Newspaper: News Straits Times
Best Tourism Article Published Overseas
Reefs, Wrecks & Barracudas
Writer: Carol West
Magazine: Silkwinds
Best Online Media
Once in a Life Time: Conquer Mt. Kinabalu Summit
Writer: Potchara Kreangkred
Website: http://baagklong.com
Best Tourism Attraction-Nature
Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre
Best Tourism Attraction-Non- Nature/Man-made
Mari Mari Cultural Village
Excellence in Hotel Services
5 Star
Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
3 Star to 4 Star
Ming Garden Hotel & Residences
2 Stars & Below
Hotel Sixty3
Nature Lodges
Borneo Nature Lodge
Homestay
Koposizon Homestay Papar
Dive Resort
Sipadan Mabul Resort Water Bungalow
Best Tour Operators:
Best Inbound (Malaysia/Sabah) Tour Operator
Amazing Borneo Tours & Events Sdn Bhd
Best Overseas Tour Operator
China : Century Holiday International Travel Service Co. Ltd
Taiwan : Comfort Travel Services Co. Ltd/ Cola Tour
Korea : Modetour Network Inc.
Japan : H.I.S. Co. Japan
Most Improved Wholesaler
Guang Dong China Women International Travel Services Co. Ltd.
Best Inbound Tour Package
3D2N Bird Watching Tour at Kinabatangan
BEST COMMUNITY – BASED TOURISM INITIATIVE (RURAL)
Padas Farmstay, Tenom (TYK Adventure Tours Sdn Bhd)
Best Tour Guide
Napoleon Bin Dimus (Borneo Rainforest Lodge)
Most Promising Tour Guide
Mohd. Shirou R. Lerado (S.I Tours)
Best Partner Airlines
Foreign Based
1. China Southern Airlines (CHINA) (Winner)
2. Eastar Jet (KOREA) (Winner)
3. Royal Brunei Airlines (BRUNEI)
4. Spring Airlines (CHINA) (Winner)
5. SilkAir (SINGAPORE)
Malaysia Based
AirAsia
BEST GOLFING EXPERIENCE
Dalit Bay Golf and Country Club
Congratulation to all the winners and making Tourism industry in Sabah a success in 2017.
Joanne Lee
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