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Kampung Ayer is part of the fascinating heritage of Brunei

Old Borneo Culture

Kampung Ayer is part of the fascinating heritage of Brunei

By Luc Citrinot, eTN

Brunei might be the country of oil wealth, pristine rainforests, and 1001-nights style mosques with their golden domes, but in the middle of Bandar Sri Begawan, lives a unique legacy of old Borneo cul

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Year of the Tiger to bring "streams" of tourists to Brunei

Brunei Tourism 2010

Year of the Tiger to bring "streams" of tourists to Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Year of the Tiger is off to a good start this year for Brunei's tourism industry players as tour agencies and hotels have experienced quick sales and are expecting high occup

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Brunei must seize opportunities from the ASEAN Travel Forum

ASEAN TRAVEL FORUM

Brunei must seize opportunities from the ASEAN Travel Forum

By Luc Citrinot, Etn Senior Editor Asia (in Brunei)

Another grand ceremony closed officially the ASEAN Travel Forum in 2010 with delegates leaving again on Friday or Saturday back to their home or to post-tours.

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BIMP-EAGA gives way to Equator Asia

ASEAN BRANDS

BIMP-EAGA gives way to Equator Asia

By Luc Citrinot, Etn Managing Editor Asia (in Brunei)

Hosting the ATF for the second time in Brunei Darussalam, gives an opportunity for over 800 delegates –including 400 buyers- to witness and enjoy what remains the least-known corner of ASEAN.

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Malaysia to assist Brunei in tourism data collection

Brunei's Tourism To Get Help From Malaysia

Malaysia to assist Brunei in tourism data collection

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei will be looking to Malaysia to aid in enhancing the Sultanate's tourism data collection systems as well as cooperate on other tourism-related areas following a bilateral m

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Long-haul markets collapse to Vietnam in 2009

Long-Haul Market Collapse

Long-haul markets collapse to Vietnam in 2009

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Senior Managing Editor Asia

Long-haul markets to Vietnam are in the doldrums and were behind the collapse of total arrivals last year to the country.

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Cautious optimism for Cambodian airports

Cambodia Rises Again

Cautious optimism for Cambodian airports

By Luc Citrinot, eTN Senior Managing Editor Asia

Cambodian Airports Authority (Société Concessionaire des Aéroports or SCA) is optimistic for 2010 with a predicted growth in both flights and passengers, which would represent a rebound over 2009.

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US medical tourism agency in talks with Brunei

Medical Tourism

US medical tourism agency in talks with Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - Planet Hospital - a pioneer in medical tourism - is eyeing oil-rich Brunei as a possible rival destination to Thailand and Singapore for foreign patients seeking first-cl

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Yacht cruises getting popular in Brunei

Brunei

Yacht cruises getting popular in Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan - After more than 10 months since setting up a shop in Brunei, yacht charter company Dream Charter has acquired a new addition to its fleet after deciding that the market was viabl

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Brunei to mark World Tourism Day

Tourism - Celebrating Diversity

Brunei to mark World Tourism Day

By eTN Staff Writer

On September 27, Brunei will join countries around the world in celebrating World Tourism Day under the theme: “Tourism – Celebrating Diversity.”

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Crown Prince of Brunei launches new tourist attraction in heart of capital

Borneo

Crown Prince of Brunei launches new tourist attraction in heart of capital

By eTN Staff Writer

On August 19, 2009, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Muizzadin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince of Brunei Darussalam, the oil-rich ancient kin

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Faiz aims for career boost at Brunei Open

Empire Golf And Country Club, July 30 - August 2

Faiz aims for career boost at Brunei Open

By eTN Staff Writer

Brunei’s Faiz Damit will be hoping to get his professional career off to a flying start when the Brunei Open 2009 begins at the Empire Golf and Country Club from July 30 to August 2.

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Duo looks forward to Brunei

Brunei Open, July 30 to August 2

Duo looks forward to Brunei

By eTN Staff Writer

Former winners Wang Ter-chang of Chinese Taipei and Australian Terry Pilkadaris will aim to relive their past success at the Brunei Open from July 30 to August 2.

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Come and explore a kingdom of unexpected treasures at bruneitourism.travel

Green Heart Of Borneo

Come and explore a kingdom of unexpected treasures at bruneitourism.travel

By eTN Staff Writer

Offering a unique blend of modern refinement, scenic allure, culture, and heritage, Brunei is a majestic kingdom of unexpected treasures.

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Asean mountain biking championship to be held in Brunei

March 12-15, 2009

Asean mountain biking championship to be held in Brunei

By eTN Staff Writer

The Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation (BDCF) with the cooperation of the Youth and Sports Department, Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports, and the full support from the Brunei Tourism Development

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Strict new ESTA entry requirements: Hasta la vista to the US?

US Inbound Tourism

Strict new ESTA entry requirements: Hasta la vista to the US?

By Yusof Sulaiman, eTN Staff Writer

There must be now high hopes from leisure and business travelers from among the 50 or so countries in Asia Pacific that Barack Obama's administration rapprochement policy will include abolition of its

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Brunei tourism helps to raise standards of tour guides in Brunei

WFTGA Provides Hands-On Learning

Brunei tourism helps to raise standards of tour guides in Brunei

By eTN Staff Writer

After two weeks each of intensive training, 39 tourism professionals received, during a ceremony officiated by YM Dato Paduka Hj Mohd Hamid bin Hj Mohd Jaafar, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of I

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Brunei tourism goes tactical

Treasures Of Brunei

Brunei tourism goes tactical

By eTN

As part of a promotional push by Brunei Tourism and its industry partners, the National Tourism Organization of Brunei Darussalam is introducing a series of tactical promotions targeted at short-haul

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Islamic countries in Asia Pacific to form travel association

Islamic Asian Countries

Islamic countries in Asia Pacific to form travel association

By Yusof Sulaiman

(eTN) - Islamic countries from the Asia Pacific region have agreed to form an Asia Pacific Islamic Travel and Tours Federation to “safeguard" the interests of Muslim tourists and travel agents.

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