On the 26th October 2004, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Transworld Institute of Technology and Sukau Ecotourism Research and Development Centre to facilitate the exchange of technology, collaboration and research and development of ecotourism.

Mr Albert Teo, Director of SERDC signed this historic agreement with Dr Lin, Ming Fung Ph.D. President of Transworld Institute of Technology.

Other objectives of the MOU include facilitating the exchange of administrative and professional personnel, students and employees, and collaborating on academic meetings. It is hoped that through the provisions of this MOU the capability of these two organisations to effectively research and develop ecotourism principles will be greatly enhanced.

The M.O.U was signed during the 2nd Taiwan Ecotourism Conference held 25-27th October 2004 at Transworld Institute of Technology, Douliu, Yunlin, Taiwan, R.O.C. at which Albert was one of the keynote speakers on ecotourism marketing and ecolodge operations.

Sukau Rainforest Lodge, which played host to the Consort of Denmark, Prince Henrik, on his recent visit received yet another recognition recently when it was invited to represent Malaysia to present an ecotourism paper at the forthcoming Asia Pacific Regional Ecotourism Conference, Fiji in April. The paper entitled, "Managing an eco-lodge in an environmentally sensitive area" will be presented by Albert Teo, Managing Director of Borneo Eco Tours. Albert Teo is also member of Board of Advisors of The International Ecotourism Society, TIES which is actively involved with UNEP in organising the various activities during the International Ecotourism Year.

The theme of the three days conference is "Sustainability challenges and green productivity". The conference is jointly organised by the Asia Productivity Organisation, World Tourism Organisation in conjunction with The International Year of Ecotourism 2002. The work of Borneo Eco Tours at Sukau Rainforest Lodge in the last six years has been well received internationally and have been recognised through many international ecotourism accolades it has received. These include such prestigious award as the "British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow" for the Best Lodge in the Pacific Region in 1997.

Meanwhile British Airways is doing a travel documentary showcasing past winners and will be in Sabah to film Sukau Rainforest Lodge in April.

Also Sukau Rainforest Lodge has been selected by Green Globe as a pilot project in Malaysia for accreditation in 2002

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