Sydney Journalists To Explore Brunei
By Huraizah Ahmad

Bandar Seri Begawan - The Empire Hotel & Country Club welcomed several top journalists from Sydney on Monday evening.

The group was welcomed by General Manager of the hotel, Ms Anne Busfield and Director of PR & Marketing Communications, Ms Jennifer Kang. They will be staying in the country until November 18 for a familiarisation trip hosted by the hotel, Royal Brunei Airlines and Brunei Tourism.

The groups are headed by Public Relations Officer for RBA Australia, Bill Gray and RBA Sales & Marketing Manager Sydney, Christopher Lukehurst-Watkins.

Other members of the group are Charles Miranda from the Daily Telegraph, Martin Kelly from the Travel Trade Newspaper, Sheree Young from the AAP News Service, Michael Walters from the Australian House & Garden and Lisa Muxworthy from the Cumberland newspaper group.

The trip is also held in conjunction with the launch of RBA's new route to Sydney. The trip is hoped to provide an opportunity for the journalists to explore Brunei's tourist attractions including the Water V llage, Royal Regalia building, Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Jame' Asr Mosque, Jerudong Park & Country Club Playground, the Temburong District and many more.

The group will also be taken on a tour of The Empire Hotel by Ms Kang to observe the variety of rooms, suites and villas as well as the impressive range of sporting and recreational facilities available.

"We are delighted to welcome Sydney's top journalists. This trip will give them the opportunity to witness Brunei's culture and experience several tourist destinations in the country.

"We are also confident that this will increase awareness of the potential of Brunei as a tourist attraction," said Ms Kang.

During a welcome dinner hosted by the hotel at Spaghettini, the group expressed their satisfaction with the timing of the trip, which coincided with the Aidilfitri celebrations, as this gives them the opportunity to greet His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam during the open house at the Istana.

"Brunei Darussalam has tremendous potential to be a great family destination with its peaceful and relaxing environment," Bill Gray said. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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