THE recognition of the Archaeological Heritage of Niah National Park’s Caves Complex last month as a world heritage site by Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) is a great boost for Sarawak’s tourism sector, especially with archaeological tourism – or archaeotourism – identified as a niche market for the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 programme.
The Unesco inscription will elevate the global profile of not only the Gua Niah National Park, but also the rest of the state, and draw more visitors, says Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Sharzede Salleh Askor.
