9th SHTA Award Recipients
THE FINALISTS
A. Best Tour Operator, Tours & Tourist Guide
B. Best Accommodation
C. Best Dining, Retail & Recreational Experiences
D. Best Special Interest Tourism
A. Best Tour Operator, Tours & Tourist GuideThis award recognizes the best tour operator, agents, and packages with positive reviews, customer satisfaction ratings, quality of service, range of destination offered, value of money, et cetera. The awards category divide into 05 subcategories:
WINNER
ECOGREEN HOLIDAYS SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
BEL AIR TRAVEL & TOURS SDN. BHD.
2nd RUNNER UP
SMART LEISURE & TRAVELS SDN. BHD.
WINNER
EU HOLIDAYS PTE LTD
WINNER
3D2N ULU AI EXPERIENCE
BORNEO ADVENTURE SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
SEMENGGOH WILDLIFE CENTRE
SARAWAK FORESTRY CORPORATION
2nd RUNNER UP
7D6N SARAWAK DISCOVERY
BEL AIR TRAVEL & TOURS SDN. BHD.
WINNER
 
SEMADANG KAYAK SEMADANG
BORNEO ADVENTURE SDN BHD
1st RUNNER UP
PICNIC WITH THE PENAN
ADVENTURE ALTERNATIVE BORNEO SDN BHD
2nd RUNNER UP
FLAVOURS OF KUCHING – A CULINARY EXPLORATION
TELANG USAN TRAVEL & TOURS (SARAWAK) SDN. BHD.
WINNER
ANDERSON MICHAEL GAWAN
1st RUNNER UP
AIMAN FARHAH BINTI JUAHIR
2nd RUNNER UP
JOHAN ROSLAN @ JOHN R. TUTON
B. Best AccommodationThis award recognizes hotels and other accommodation providers across Sarawak who consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences, showcasing the best aspects of Sarawak’s hospitality and contributing to the state’s positive image as a tourist destination.
WINNER
THE WATERFRONT HOTEL
1st RUNNER UP
DAMAI LAGOON RESORT
2nd RUNNER UP
PULLMAN MIRI WATERFRONT
WINNER
IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL, MIRI
1st RUNNER UP
DAMAI BEACH RESORT
2nd RUNNER UP
THE MERITIN HOTEL
WINNER
INN 86, BINTULU
1st RUNNER UP
THE MARIAN BOUTIQUE LODGING HOUSE
2nd RUNNER UP
THE RANEE BOUTIQUE SUITES
WINNER
BALA METU HOMESTAY, BARIO HIGHLAND
1st RUNNER UP
HOMESTAY RH. MARGRETTA KERANGAN BULOH, JULAU SARIKEI
2nd RUNNER UP
NANCYHARRISS HOMESTAY, BARIO HIGHLAND
C. Best Dining, Retail & Recreational ExperiencesThis award is an accolade given to venues or establishments that excel in providing exceptional experiences across dining, retail, and recreational offerings. This award recognizes venues that go above and beyond in delivering high-quality services, products, and experiences to their guests or customers. The awards category divide into 05 subcategories:
WINNER
KANTIN AT THE GRANARY
1st RUNNER UP
ZINC RESTAURANT
2nd RUNNER UP
BORNEO CULTURES MUSEUM RESTAURANT
WINNER
RIVER VIEW CAFÉ
HILTON KUCHING
1st RUNNER UP
WONDERBOOM
THE FOODIES SDN. BHD.
2nd RUNNER UP
THE BIKALAN
WINNER
BORNEO CULTURES MUSEUM GIFT SHOP
1st RUNNER UP
SWEET F.D ENTERPRISE
2nd RUNNER UP
THE SPRING SHOPPING MALL
WINNER
ATTIYA SPA AND MASSAGE
SS METRO SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
V SPA
V SPA REFLEXOLOGY & HEALTH ESTABLISHEMENT SDN. BHD., MIRI
WINNER
JORDAN’S SIGNATURE
CUBIC DELIGHT PLT
1st RUNNER UP
STREET BISTRO
STREET BISTRO, SIBU
2nd RUNNER UP
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE SDN. BHD.
D. Best Special Interest TourismThis award recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions in specialized areas of tourism that cater to specific interests (niche markets). The awards category divide into 03 subcategories:
WINNER
TIMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
1st RUNNER UP
BORNEO MEDICAL CENTRE (MIRI)
2nd RUNNER UP
KPJ KUCHING SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
WINNER
ARAMAZ BORNEO (MM2H) SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
BLESSED MANNA (MM2H) SDN. BHD.
2nd RUNNER UP
BARISAN TUNGGAL (MM2H) SDN. BHD.
WINNER
CURTIN UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA
1st RUNNER UP
UCSI UNIVERSITY (KUCHING CAMPUS)
2nd RUNNER UP
KNEWTON GLOBAL SCHOOLS, MIRI (ESSENTIAL EDUCARE SDN. BHD.)
E. Best Attractions
F. Best Promotion and Social Media Contribution to the Tourism Industry
G. Best Tourism Events and Festivals Experiences
H. Special Hornbill Awards
E. Best AttractionsThe “Best Attraction” refers to a recognition or award given to a specific tourist attraction that offers an exceptional and memorable experience to visitors. The awards category divide into 02 subcategories:
WINNER
MULU NATIONAL PARK
BORSARMULU PARK MANAGEMENT SDN BHD
1st RUNNER UP
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE SDN. BHD.
2nd RUNNER UP
FORT MARGHERITA
BROOKE MUSEUMS SDN. BHD.
WINNER
PENAN WOMEN PROJECT
P.W.P COMPANY
1st RUNNER UP
RURAL COMMUNITY CRAFT DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
THE RANEE SDN. BHD.
2nd RUNNER UP
SILABUR CAVE & HOMESTAY LOBANG BATU
PERSATUAN PENGUSAHA SARANG BURUNG WALIT, GUA
GUNUNG SILABUR, KAMPUNG LOBANG BATU, SERIAN
F. Best Promotion and Social Media Contribution to the Tourism IndustryTo recognize individuals, organizations, or initiatives that demonstrate excellence in promoting destinations, attractions, or tourism experiences through effective marketing strategies and impactful use of social media platforms. The awards category divide into 03 subcategories:
WINNER
KUCHING AS A CREATIVE CITY OF GASTRONOMY
SAM WONG, FILMCO SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
OVERSKILL SINGAPORE TO SARAWAK
RICHARD LAU LEE SIONG
2nd RUNNER UP
LET’S GO SARAWAK
RICHARD LAU LEE SIONG
WINNER
LIVING COLOURS
IVY PAN, BORNEOTALK (VOL.53)
1st RUNNER UP
SARAWAK – THE HIDDEN GEM
JONG ZIT HUA, SEE HUA DAILY NEWS BHD.
2nd RUNNER UP
MULU NATIONAL PARK EXPERIENCE
NG SOCK PENG, MYLOVELYBLUESKY.COM
WINNER
TASTE & TRAVEL IN SARAWAK
DAYAKDAILY
1st RUNNER UP
MIRI & MULU TOURISM VIDEO
RICHARD LAU LEE SIONG
2nd RUNNER UP
BARIO & PESTA NUKENAN
NG SOCK PENG, MYLOVELYBLUESKY.COM
G. Best Tourism Events and Festivals ExperiencesTo recognize outstanding events and festivals within the tourism industry that offer exceptional and memorable experiences to attendees. These awards highlight events and festivals that contribute significantly to the tourism sector by attracting visitors, stimulating local economies, and promoting cultural exchange. The awards category divide into 02 subcategories:
WINNER
SARAWAK HARVEST AND FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
SARAWAK CULTURAL VILLAGE SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
GAWAI CARNIVAL 2023
GAWAI CARNIVAL COMMITTEE BETONG DIVISION
2nd RUNNER UP
THE WAK FESTIVAL
ABOUT KUCHING SDN. BHD.
WINNER
SARAWAK ADVENTURE CHALLENGE
DRACO ACTION SPORTS SDN. BHD.
1st RUNNER UP
KUALA BARAM CYCLING RACE 2023
MASTERPIECE CYCLING CLUB
2nd RUNNER UP
MIRI MARATHON 2023
MIRI MARATHON ASSOCIATION
H. Special Hornbill AwardsThis award recognized the distinctive individual/organization’s contribution and professional achievement through major accomplishments toward Sarawak’s tourism industry. The awards category divide into 03 subcategories, whereas H1. Special Award for Responsible Tourism is available for Self / Public Nominations. H2. Life Time Achievement and H3. Special Recognition Award – Covid Era are closed to Self / Public Nomination.
WINNER
WORMING UP
SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT, FOOD FOREST INITIATIVE & COMMUNITY TRAINING
1st RUNNER UP
PUNGU BORNEO
CULTURAL PRESERVATION, SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY & SUSTAINABLE LOCAL RESOURCES
2nd RUNNER UP
THE BAND LAB
SUSTAINABLE EVENT MANAGEMENT & CULTURAL PRESERVATION
WINNER
SIA SITOK SARAWAK
SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD AND SARAWAK TOURISM FEDERATION
WINNER
DATU ALOYSIUS J. DRIS
WINNER
The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak
