We take great pleasure in announcing Mr Teo's new and sixth book, "Saving Paradise" the story of Sukau Rainforest Lodge/Kinabatangan River to celebrate the ten years of its operations. This book will be launched on 13th April at the International Borneo Ecotourism Conference BEC2005 in Kota Kinabalu by the Deputy Chief Minister cum Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Sabah YB Tan Sri Datuk Chong Kah Kiat. This 120 pages book with over 100 colour photographs co-authored by Albert Teo and Carol Patterson has received some great reviews from ecotourism experts. (See below)
To celebrate this auspicious occasion as well as the 10th anniversary of Sukau Rainforest Lodge, with effect from May 1, 2005, we will also be giving a complementary copy of the "Saving Paradise" book (retail price US$15.00) to all clients who take our tour to Sukau Rainforest Lodge. It is our commitment to ensure that your clients get the best service from our team of staff but also the information of the places they visit. In addition to the book "Saving Paradise" when they visit Sukau, our clients have also been receiving (and will continue to receive) complementary post cards and bookmarks published by Borneo Eco Tours on arrival.
Our Mission is to make Borneo Eco Tours a No.1 service provider through passion for excellence in our work by developing the leadership potential of our staff, commitment to integrity, good attitude, and concern for the community and environment.
Book Reviews on Saving Paradise by Albert Teo and Carol Patterson
In a very amiable, detailed and candid way, Albert and his co-author Carol Patterson take the reader through all the steps that were taken to make the Sukau Rainforest Lodge a vibrant and successful reality. As an international ecotourism consultant and ecolodge designer with experience in many countries around the world, I am happy to say that there was much that I learned from reading this highly enlightening book. Anybody seriously considering building and operating an ecolodge should read this very useful book.
Hector Ceballos-Lascurain,
International Ecotourism Consultant and Ecolodge Designer
Told directly and honestly, the story of Sukau is a must read for students, professors, and the tourism industry.
Kelly S. Bricker,
Rivers Fiji
The insights into the challenges of trying to maximize community benefit, limit environmental impacts and provide a high quality experience for visitors is masterfully told.
David Lough
Parks Canada
This is a fascinating story of how persistence and the willingness to work with communities can lead to a genuine ecotourism experience for people looking for something different.
Cathy Parsons
GREEN GLOBE 21
A must read for new prospective ecolodge owners regardless of where their operation may be in the world.
Frank Verschuren
Canadian Tourism Commission
This book is insightful and entertaining. Highly recommended.
Ron Mader
Planeta Founder
The book is a delightful look at the challenges that Albert Teo faced in making the Sukau Rainforest Lodge a reality, and it is a testament to his patience and commitment that his vision has become a source of inspiration, environmental education and sustainable community development.
Dave Butler,
Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc.
Once again Albert Teo has delivered an excellent book on the natural wonders of Borneo . Thanks to Albert's commitment to the natural environment and ecotourism, this book acts as a practical guide to ecolodge development.
Professor Ross K. Dowling
Edith Cowan University , Australia
