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The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak has officially launched the Quick Facts Book 2023, the Calendar of Events (COE) 2024, the 9th Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Awards (2019-2023), and the Official Website.
The launching ceremony was launched by the Honorable Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak and the Minister for Youth, Sport, and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, which took place at the Sheraton Hotel, Kuching in conjunction with the State Tourism Steering Committee (STSC) Meeting 2024.
The meeting and the launching ceremony also attended by Deputy Minister for Creative Industry and Performing Arts, YB Datuk Snowdan Lawan, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, Chairman of Sarawak Tourism Board, YB Dato Dennis Ngau, Residents and Heads of both State and Federal Government Departments.
The Sarawak Tourism Quick Facts Book is produced as a yearly compilation of all facts, figures, and information from various sources that show the performance of Sarawak Tourism throughout the year 2023. Meanwhile, in the Calendar of Tourism Events 2024 (CoE2024), this year we feature 88 events across Sarawak, including our iconic events such as the Rainforest World Music Festival, the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Race, the Kuching Marathon, and the Borneo Jazz Festival.
The Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Awards (SHTA) are a platform to recognize excellence and innovation in the tourism industry. The 9th SHTA, organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak in partnership with the Sarawak Tourism Federation, will recognize outstanding achievements and contributions within the Sarawak tourism sector from 2019 to 2023.
The event will feature eight main award categories and 28 sub-categories, with new categories introduced such as Spa and Wellness, Education and Medical Tourism, SMM2H, Best Community-Based Tourism Initiative, and Special Award for Sustainability.
The 9th SHTA official website will provide comprehensive information and resources and serve as a valuable hub for industry professionals, potential nominees, and stakeholders to engage with the awards program.
This dedicated website will showcase the background & history of SHTA as well as the past winners’s information. The latest award information, which includes the nomination process, criteria, and nomination form, can be accessed online via https://shta.com.my/
All individuals and organizations from all corners of the tourism industry are encouraged to nominate themselves or others for the present and new categories. The nomination period will begin on March 25th and end on April 30th, 2024, and nomination forms can be submitted online or offline. The winner of the 9th SHTA received prize money, a trophy, media recognition, and an awards certificate.
Let’s shape the future of our tourism by nominating individuals or organizations that embody excellence and innovation in their fields. Together, let’s recognize and celebrate their contributions.