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Brunei sees 7.4% growth in tourist arrivals by air MPRT targeting 300,000 visitors for 2019

April 17, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Tourist arrivals into Brunei International Airport increased by 7.4 percent last year, surpassing the government’s target of 278,000 visitor…

Brunei Bird Race to highlight avian diversity, attract more tourists There are over 600 species of birds living in Borneo, 54 of which are endemic to Brunei

April 3, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – In a bid to strengthen birdwatching tourism in the sultanate, the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) will…

Mukim Labi to be developed into ecotourism haven Gov't says it will not offer forested sites to developers, will maintain integrity of Labi's unique biodiversity

March 25, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism will be developing Mukim Labi in Belait into a sustainable eco-friendly centre…

Brunei records 130,000 visitor arrivals via cruise, ferry in past 5 years MPRT launches 'Discover Muara' campaign to cater to growing cruise sector

March 3, 2019

BRUNEI-MUARA – With more 130,000 visitor arrivals from cruise ships over the past five years, the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT)…

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Brunei Gastronomy Week to plate up local identity Participating eateries urged to serve Brunei cuisine with creativity and finesse

February 14, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Acknowledging the potential of culinary tourism, the Ministry of Primary Resources (MPRT) on Wednesday held a preview for Brunei…

Brunei to boost capacity to serve growing number of Korean tours Korean visitor numbers grew 145% between 2016 and 2017

February 2, 2019

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – With the influx of South Korean tourists coming into Brunei, the sultanate is keen to strengthen its capacity to serve…

Nip on over to Kuching with RB twice a week Re-launch of direct flights to the Sarawak capital is hoped to boost tourism activity in both cities

December 29, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – After a seven-year hiatus, Royal Brunei Airlines’ (RB) re-launched direct flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Kuching on Friday…

Joyful Garden: One man’s tribute to his late wife Wilson Lim spent five years building this leafy sanctuary to honour his wife's memory. He now wants others to experience the joy they once shared.

December 10, 2018

BRUNEI-MUARA – Serene and tranquil are the first words that come to mind as you step into the Joyful Garden, located at a…

Agritourism: It takes a farm to grow a village The success of the Sumbiling Eco Village has brought other communities back to their roots as a way of earning a living

December 5, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Ignoring the scorching midday heat, 74-year-old Buau Anak Saban searches the jungles of Temburong for a hidden treasure — wild…

Brunei wooing Korean investment into tourism industry With visitor traffic from Korea increasing three-fold since 2015, companies explore untapped potential

December 5, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei wants to expand investment with Korean companies, with an eye on building stronger cooperation in the tourism sector. …

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