Sabah Tourism Sector Boosted By Additional 2,740 Hotel Rooms - Sabah CM

KOTA KINABALU, May 4 (Bernama) -- Sabah continues to improve its tourism sector with the development of several new hotels, including in Kota Kinabalu, Papar and Semporna, which are expected to add an additional 2,740 rooms to existing inventory.

Sabah chief minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the development proved investors’ confidence in the potential of the state’s tourism sector and boosts the industry’s capabilities and resilience.

The new hotels are also expected to create hundreds of jobs for locals, not only in the hospitality sector, but also in supply chain, services and related businesses.

“Local suppliers, restaurants and tourist attractions will enjoy huge benefits. Besides economic benefits, the development of the new hotels will raise Sabah’s profile as a major destination.

“It will attract conferences, corporate events and tourists who wish to enjoy the best offers and strengthen our economy through sustainable tourism,” he said in a statement after officiating a new hotel in the state capital here today.

Hajiji said the Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry proactively rearranged strategies to ensure that the state remains a major destination and is able to attract tourists from all over the world.

Sabah is also seeking partnerships with global airlines to increase connectivity, develop premium tourism products, raise its service standards and organise high-value events.

“Through this effort, we will place Sabah as a major destination and a dynamic business hub,” he added.

-- BERNAMA