Sabah moves to cushion tourism sector as Middle East conflict cuts airline routes

Sabah moves to cushion tourism sector as Middle East conflict cuts airline routes

KOTA KINABALU, April 29 — Sabah’s tourism sector is bracing for turbulence as the ongoing Middle East conflict begins to ripple through global travel, prompting airlines to rationalise routes and forcing the state to rethink its connectivity strategy.State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said airlines have cited profitability and operational concerns linked to the conflict as key reasons for the reduction of direct …

Sabah strengthens domestic, regional tourism push amid global uncertainties

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Jafry Ariffin KOTA KINABALU (April 29): Sabah is stepping up efforts to strengthen its domestic and regional tourism markets while maintaining a firm commitment to sustainability, as global uncertainties continue to reshape travel patterns. State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the state government remains committed to ensuring tourism development is implement…