SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MALAYSIA
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Improve livelihoods
Build transformative connections between people and planet
Promote care for local, cultural, and natural heritage
CONSUMER TRAVEL TRENDS
Travel to change
Travel to show
Pursuit of a healthy life
Solo travel & multigenerational travel a healthy life
Rising awareness on sustainability
Latest Guide
By Ansell Tan From sleepy rows of decaying shophouses more than a decade ago to today’s congested streets thanks to thriving tourism operations, Ipoh Old Town has experienced a revival…
By Alex Lee Yun Ping Alex Lee, a Terengganu native and founder of Terra Resorts that features the architectural heritage of Malay wooden houses, is known for his contributions to…
Shavez Cheema and the team over at 1Stop Borneo have spearheaded the production of this comprehensive travel guide with over 180 destinations all across the island. The idea of this…
Ranging from Southern China to Eastern India and as far south as Indonesia, the Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus) take their name from the bib-shaped golden patch on their chest;…
Many will attest to the magic of turtle watching. Here are some guidelines on ways to observe them without causing distress to them or their environments. Volunteers at work, documenting…
In an era of increasing globalisation and ease of travel, destination management is increasingly important. As travellers seek unique experiences and authentic encounters, destinations must adapt and plan strategically to…
Latest Spotlight
FRIM’s Dr. Huda Farhana discovers her calling nurturing local communities to take an active role in conservation while creating an alternative livelihood in sustainable tourism. Dr. Huda Farhana atop a…
Ever wonder what it takes to rejuvenate barren lands into lush greenery? SEAD gives you the opportunity to spend the day in environmental conservation sites and contribute to the restoration…
Dr Kalsitinoor, a senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, explores how the scuba diving industry contributes to conservation, and provides recommendations for long-term environmental and socio-economic sustainability.
We speak to Antony Leopold, President and Founder of the Asia Pacific Network on Accessible Tourism (APNAT), on leading the advocacy for Accessible Tourism. Antony Leopold (right) talking…
We want the right kind of visitors in Fraser’s Hill and this we believe can be solved over time with the right branding and conservation fees. – Nik Jassmin We…
Nurul Fatini Jaafar, Founder of Sahabat Langit Utara, shares her journey into astrotourism in Malaysia and the importance of responsible stargazing. Stargazers lying down with Orion the Hunter constellation above…