OFFICIAL LAUNCHING OF NEW PACKAGES OF “TEMBURONG HOLIDAY DESTINATION”
In
its continuous effort to promote Brunei Darussalam as a unique tourism
destination, the Tourism Development Department under the Ministry of
Primary Resources and Tourism today launched the new eight (8) unique
and attractive 3 days 2 nights Temburong Holiday packages. These
packages were developed through a joint collaboration by the Tourism
Development Department with the Temburong District Office and Temburong
Tour Operators. The sale of these packages will start from 1st September
2016 and primarily targets the upcoming December school holiday
period. Present to launch the ceremony was the Minister of Primary
Resources and Tourism, Dato Seri Setia Awg Hj Ali bin Hj Apong.
In
his speech, the Minister urged all tourism stakeholders; travel agents,
airlines, accommodation providers and also local communities to step up
and work together in building up Temburong and other local tourism
destinations in general as a preferred holiday destination. The Ministry
is very keen to make the Temburong District as a premier tourist
destination in the region and in the international arena. This is in
line with the Tourism Development Department goal’s to strengthen the
country's three primary products that includes Temburong, Kampong Ayer
and Bandar Seri Begawan. It is hoped that this campaign will encourage
Bruneians as well as foreign tourists & visitors to go for their
holiday at local destinations.
Also present at
the event were Foreign Dignitaries, Permanent Secretaries, Deputy
Permanent Secretaries, village heads, airline companies, travel
agencies, hoteliers and the medias.
The
Temburong holiday packages feature exciting accommodation options
catered to honeymooners such as staying overnight at the luxurious
Ulu-Ulu Resort, an exciting time at the adventurous rainforest lodge for
families or enjoying a fun glamping or (glamorous camping) experience
with friends along the river banks of Temburong. Holidaymakers buying
these exciting packages will also get to pick unique dining experiences
of tasty and delicious local food whilst enjoying the sights and sounds
of the pristine tropical rainforest.
The
Temburong holiday packages also include a selection of adventure
activities such as kayaking, flying fox, jungle trekking and many
others; as well as cultural activities such as a visit to the
traditional longhouse whereby visitors will get the chance to meet and
greet the ‘Tuai Rumah’ and experiencing the true hospitality of the Iban
culture.
For media enquiries, contact:
Ak Zulkhairi
Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam
Tel.: (673) 2382 822