{"id":239308,"date":"2024-07-19T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=239308"},"modified":"2024-07-19T06:15:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T23:15:23","slug":"sabah-targets-uk-birding-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2024\/07\/sabah-targets-uk-birding-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Sabah targets UK birding community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KOTA KINABALU, 19 July 2024: Sabah’s booth at the recently concluded Rutland Global BirdFair, United Kingdom, was a hive of activity, yielding 44 prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bird fair, which ran from 12 to 14 July saw Sabah Wildlife Resorts securing 19 leads, followed by 1 StopBorneo Wildlife with 14 leads, and Borneo Nature Tours with 11 leads.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (right) sharing views with Dr John Cordor of the\u00a0World Pheasant Association. Also in the photo is\u00a0Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Julinus Jimit (left).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Sabah delegation, led by Assistant Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, also engaged with the event\u2019s organiser, the World Pheasant Association, and wildlife writers and travel influencers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joniston, who chairs Sabah Tourism Board (STB), said the overwhelming interest garnered at the bird fair affirms Sabah’s rising reputation as a premier birding destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Each prospect garnered is not only a business opportunity but a reflection of STB’s strategic global market positioning, which stresses our commitment to diversifying tourism offerings while conserving our natural heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Sabah involvement in the Global BirdFair is more than just a milestone in the birdwatching scene, and I am confident Sabah has the capacity to lead the way in responsible birding tourism with its participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This reflects our commitment to the Sabah Maju Jaya development blueprint, where we promote sustainable economic growth and environmental stewardship that boost birdwatching tourism through habitat preservation and enhancing visitor experiences,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sabah delegation included STB Chief Executive Officer Julinus Jimit and Sabah Birdwatchers Association President Rod Pudin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julinus emphasised Sabah’s consistent presence at the birding event since 2009, ensuring the visibility of Sabah, North Borneo, as a brand and instilling market confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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