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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. …

Month-long festival to jolt domestic spending, tourism revenue The Brunei December Festival aims to surpass more than 100,000 visitors this year

December 2, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The second edition of the Brunei December Festival (BDF) kicked off to much fanfare on Sunday, part of a…

Brunei to expect more visitors from China as RB maps new destinations The national carrier already flies to six Chinese destinations and with plans to expand

November 23, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airline’s (RB) inaugural flight from Haikou, Hainan arrived early Friday morning carrying 148 Chinese tourists, as the…

Month-long festival to inject fun, shake off Brunei’s sleepy image Last year's inaugural festival saw 98,000 visitors

November 15, 2018

BRUNEI-MUARA – With the second edition of the Brunei December Festival on the horizon, the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism is determined to…

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Paradise lost: Tourist spots in danger of being loved to death Southeast Asian hotspots of Bali, Boracay and Maya Bay all make the list

October 27, 2018

The Philippines’ most famous resort island Boracay re-opens Friday after a six-month clean-up intended to fix the damage done by unrestrained mass tourism.…

Non-stop service to London will be ‘game-changer’ for RB, says CEO Seven years after a major restructuring, the national airline banks on route improvements, regional growth for profitability

October 24, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) is gunning for a larger market share of the Melbourne to London route as it…

Spike in tourist arrivals awakening opportunities in local hospitality sector Youths are quick to catch on to industry demand, with the IBTE School of Hospitality and Tourism increasing enrolment numbers

October 24, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Brunei’s sleepy tourism industry has finally woken up, stirring Bruneians’ confidence in seeking opportunities in hospitality and food and beverage…

More hotels need to join association, grow hospitality sector The 25-member association represents only half of tourist accommodation in Brunei

October 8, 2018

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The Brunei Association of Hotels (BAH) is calling for more establishments to join the group as it looks to increase…

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