Rustic Travel

M&A Announcement

Rustic Travel has officially joined forces with through a strategic M&A.

This M&A brings together two of Malaysia’s most established travel companies, creating a group of more than 150 dedicated travel professionals serving travellers and partners across Malaysia.

For our partners and guests, it is business as usual.
Same team. Same commitment. A stronger future.

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We would like to thank Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre for featuring our Co-Founder Melissa Alut in the Rural Social Enterprise Gathering 2025. Planery 1 dialogue session on: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES- FOSTERING RURAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE VIA TOURISM. During this dialogue, Melissa shared her 15 years of experience in Community Base Tourism, creating community-driven products and addressing the challenge of mass tourism while maintaining the authenticity of heritage, way of living, and culture.

"WTM2025- Another Year of Incredible Journey"

As WTM 2025 wraps up, Rustic Travel, proudly represent Sabah under the Sabah Tourism Board Pavilion, extends our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stopped by and connected with us.

We’re beyond proud to showcase the beauty, culture, and spirit of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo — and to share our passion for sustainable and meaningful travel with the world. 🌿

Thank you for the inspiring conversations, partnerships, and support. Here’s to more adventures and collaborations ahead! 🥂

FOSTERING RURAL CULTURE AND HERITAGE VIA TOURISM - TICKET SOLD OUT - See you There !
SESSION OBJECTIVES
1) Explore how rural social enterprises are preserving and promoting culture and heritage through tourism while building resilient local economies.
2) Exchange practical approaches and lessons learned from different contexts to strengthen community-led tourism initiatives.
3) Inspire participants to take forward concrete ideas and actions that enhance cultural and heritage-based tourism in their own rural communities.
Date : 3rd Nov 2026
Venue : Sabah International Convention Centre - SICC
Session Time : 09:30-10:15 Malaysia Time (MYT) (UTC+8)

“Excited to be part of this amazing event. Come visit Rustic Travel! 🌏✨”

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Discover Sabah at World Travel Market - WTM London 2025, 4 – 6 November at ExCeL London. From mountain peaks to underwater wonders, our team and partners are ready to share the magic of North Borneo with you. See you there! #sabahtourism #exploresabah #VisitMalaysia2026

Dear fellow travelers! Our presence today is at Global Meet 2025, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, where Nicca and Ingrid, our two experts, invite you to visit them at Booth 4283; please join them and let's interact!

Enjoy the best of Malaysia in one journey! Relax at the sandy beaches of Langkawi, step into the ancient Belum Rainforest, wander the UNESCO-listed streets of Penang, and round it off with vibrant Kuala Lumpur and charming Ipoh. The perfect blend of relaxation, nature, culture, and history.

Contact us to start planning your adventure today!

Our Kota Kinabalu team gathered for a cheerful lunch in preparation for the upcoming high season.
Laughter, teamwork, and good food – the perfect way to recharge before welcoming our guests!

🌾Kaamatan is the Harvest Festival of Sabah – the Malaysian state on the island of Borneo – and it is full of traditional dance, music, and local flavours. Discover the meaning behind this colourful celebration in our latest blog. Link in the first comment.

🌴 Borneo Highlights – Limited-Time Offer! 🐒
Now is your chance to experience the best of Borneo with an exclusive deal:

✨ 10% Off your adventure
🌊 Free Upgrade to Sea View at a 5-star beach resort
📅 Only 18 days left to book!

🦧 Highlights include:
• Wildlife along the Kinabatangan River
• Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre
• Optional visit to Selingan Turtle Island
• Stay at Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort – now with a sea view, on us!

💰 Now from only MYR 4,320 per adult (was MYR 4,800)

📍 Kota Kinabalu • Sandakan • Kinabatangan River

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