Sabah rural tourism operators bag award

Huge honour: Bangkuai (fourth from right) with Tourism, Culture and Arts Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (centre) posing with the winners and other delegates at the 2023-2025 Asean Tourism Standard Award in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

KOTA KINABALU: Three rural tourism operators in Sabah have been awarded the prestigious 2023-2025 Asean Tourism Standard Award in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Padas Farmstay and Mari-Mari Cultural Village were given the Asean Community Based Tourism award while Homestay Taun Gusi picked up the Asean Homestay Standard award.