In line with the State's direction, Yayasan Sabah Group has diversified its forestry related activities into the tourism and hospitality industry.

Innoprise Jungle Lodge Sdn Bhd (IJL)
To support its tourism activities, IJL a company that operates the Borneo Rainforest Lodge (BRL),was established in July 13, 1990. BRL, an exclusive facility for nature tourism, was built in 1994, 40 minutes drive away from the world renown Danum Valley Field Centre. Situated in deep virgin forest of Danum Valley Conservation Area this 31-room Lodge offers guests comfortable accommodation in natural pristine surroundings.

In 1996, BRL was awarded the The Best New Tourist Attraction in ASEAN. Since then, it has attracted tourists from all over the world including their Royal Highnesses The King and Queen of Sweden, and His Royal Highness The Prince of Denmark.

     
31- Room lodge available
 
Walkway at BRL

Borneo Nature Tours Sdn Bhd (BNT)
Borneo Nature Tours Sdn Bhd is the sister company of Innoprise Jungle Lodge Sdn Bhd (IJL). BNT is an inbound tour operator incorporated in 1996 conducting specialized eco-tourism tours. The company is the marketing arm and the sole ground-handler for visitors into the Danum Valley Conservation Areas, Borneo Rainforest Lodge.

     
 
 
   
Sabah Tourism Awards 2005
   
Top View of Maliau Basin
 
Maliau Basin's waterfall
 

Inno Travel & Tour Services Sdn Bhd (ITTS)
(Yayasan Sabah Group 60% equity)
Inno Travel & Tour Services was established in 1990 to provide tourism related services/tours under the product brand “SABAH HOLIDAY”. In 1997, the company changed its name to Inno Travel & Tours Services Sdn. Bhd. The company today owns a fleet of vehicles ranging from limousine and saloon vehicles to tour coaches and operates boating services to complement its tour packages.
In May 2001, ITTS was nominated “Best Tour Operator” by the Tourism Malaysia Sabah and the Sabah Tourism Board.
ITTS main tourist markets are Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong and China.

                                             

 
 
Various type of vehicles available

Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort (STAR)
(Yayasan Sabah Group holds 60% share equity)
Set amidst 25 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking a sweeping bay, Shangri-la's Tanjung Aru Resort is a 5 star hotel. It is ten minutes from the city center and the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. The Resort consists of 500 guestrooms and suites, all with private balconies.
STAR first opened for business in 1983. In 2003, STAR won the Prime Minister's Hibiscus Award for “Excellent Achievement in Environmental Performance”, the first for a hotel since the award was introduced in 1996.
STAR was awarded its first international prestigious PATA Gold Award in Corporate Environmental Program in 2004. In the same year it was also awarded SAGA Good Food Award two rosettes, in recognition of the quality of service, comfort and cuisine provided by the Hotel.

       
     

 
STAR