NEW DELHI: Sabah Tourism Board (STB) continues to shine on the global stage, securing a prestigious gold award from the Pacific Asia Travel Association (Pata) Travel Mart here on Thursday.
The state agency was selected by Pata's independent judging panel as the 2023 Pata Gold Award Winner in the category of 'Travel Video - Catching Sabah’ in conjunction with its travel event.
Collaborating with Huntwo Studios, STB crafted a captivating 5:45-minute video portraying Sabah's diverse allure, encompassing urban exploration and nature's wonders.
The video also showcases wildlife encounters, underwater marvels, a culinary paradise, cultural heritage, and the state’s multiethnic communities.
Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister-cum-STB chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, accompanied by STB CEO Noredah Othman, received the award during the Pata Gold Awards Lunch and Presentation hosted by the Macao Government Tourism Office.