Aussie columnist samples eco-tourism

The Empire Hotel & Country Club welcomed columnist Ross Eastgate from The Gold Coast Bulletin, Australia who is here to do a write up on the hotel as well as the sultanate for his publication, a hotel press release said.

Accompanied by a hadrah team, Collin Chan, Director of Sales & Marketing and Ak Danny, Assistant PR and Marketing Manager of The Empire Hotel & Country Club greeted Eastgate upon his arrival. This is Eastgate's first visit to Brunei Darussalam, in cooperation with Royal Brunei Airlines and Brunei Tourism.

He will be taken for trekking in Temburong's pristine rainforest, a tour of Jerudong Park Playground and the city. He said he is interested to get to know more about the kingdom and he was impressed with the rooms and facilities at the hotel.

The Empire Hotel & Country Club, Royal Brunei Airlines and Brunei Tourism work together to enhance awareness and to promote Brunei as a great holiday destination for eco-tourism in Borneo.

The Gold Coast Bulletin is the only daily newspaper servicing the entire Gold Coast. It has a circulation of 76,586 copies with a readership of 170,000. Its readers, from 14 to 65 years, include students, professionals and businessmen. It also publishes magazines covering travel, furniture, cars, real estate, restaurants, fashion and jewellery.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin