Congratulations, Winners of The Sarawak Tourism Hornbill Award

KUCHING – The Semenggoh Wildlife Centre near Kuching was voted and awarded Sarawak’s Outstanding Tourism Attractions at the 8th Sarawak Tourism Hornbill Award 2017/2018 which was held on December 7 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).

Winners of the nine categories and sub-categories of awards were announced and presented  to winners  during the function:

• Outstanding Tourist Guides – Cornelia Peter Dien and Alvin Wayne Anggi
• Outstanding Destination Management Company (DMC):
  • Best and Creative Incentive Itinerary: Amogha Tours & Travels Sdn Bhd, Kuching
  • Most Outstanding DMC (Domestic): CPH Travel Agencies (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd, Kuching
  • Emerging DMC (Sarawak): Ecogreen Holidays Sdn Bhd, Kuching

• Outstanding Media Contribution to the Tourism Industry:
  • Best Tourism News Reporting on Sarawak: Chua Yew Yong and Chong Kho Lee
  • Best Tourism Feature Writing (Online) Media on Sarawak: Dinah Samuel
  • Best Tourism (Print) Articles: Tan Phek Leng
  • Best Tourism Photojournalism: Zulazhar Sheblee
  • Best Tourism Related Videos: Emily Yii

• Outstanding Hotels & Accommodation Providers:
  • 5-star category: Mulu Marriot Resort & Spa
  • 4-star category: Grand Margherita Hotel, Kuching
  • 3-star category: New World Suites, Bintulu
  • 1-star and 2-star Orchid Rated and Innovative Accommodations: Inn 86, Bintulu
  • Homestay category: Homestay Bario Highland

• Outstanding Shopping Mall – The Spring Shopping Mall, Kuching
• Outstanding Cottage Industry Contribution to the Tourism Industry:
  • Handicraft Outlet: The Ranee Artisan Gallery, Kuching
  • Handicraft Product: Bangie Embol (Pua Kumbu).

• Hornbill Special Award (Individual) – Philip Yong Khi Liang