24/07/2026
🌏 STANDOUT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA! 🏆✨
Amongst the numerous sustainable initiatives across our Southeast Asian nations, including Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, and Brunei, The Ranee of Sarawak (Malaysia) is deeply honoured to bring home the Silver Responsible Tourism Award for Southeast Asia 2026 (Local Economic Benefit Category) for our Rural Community Craft Development Project (RCCDP)! 🏆
This recognition was presented during the International Conference on Responsible Tourism and Hospitality (ICRTH 2026) in Miri, Sarawak. The awards are organised by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism - Southeast Asia (ICRT-SEA) in collaboration with Responsible Borneo (REBORN), and officially endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak as part of the RTA-SEA 2026 program.
It fuels our passion to keep growing, innovating, and reaching even greater heights together with our incredible artisan partners. This achievement reflects the intricate skills, commitment, and hard work of our rural artisan partners and women weavers.
Every piece we create is a bridge between timeless Bornean heritage and contemporary designs. Beyond aesthetics, our mission has always been about driving sustainable local economic impact, ensuring fair livelihoods, empowering rural women, and keeping traditional craft economies thriving.
This award belongs to each one of our artisans who pour their heart into handmade work, and whose craft keeps ancient traditions alive and continue to inspire future generations. Together we have a shared vision. Thank you for walking this journey with us since 2016! ✨