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The Eco Resort project is estimated to cost
BND4.5 million and aims to create luxury, safe,
trusted and attractive tourism products with
complete facilities that can be enjoyed by local
and foreign tourists.
In addition, upgrading works of the old
Temburong District Office in Pekan Bangar will
be implemented to serve as an information
centre for visitors as well as displays of local
traditional products and handicrafts.
Meanwhile, the second project is estimated
to cost BND387,000. The longboat services
between Kampong Batang Duri and National Ulu
Belalong Park will be maintained at a high safety
level for all visitors at all times.
Medical Tourism
In recent years, the government, through the
Jerudong Park Medical Centre, Pantai Jerudong
Specialist Centre and Gleneagles Jerudong Park
Medical Centre, has participated in overseas
exposition to highlight the centre of excellence
in Brunei Darussalam, especially for cardiac and
stroke care, as well as for rehabilitation and
cancer treatment.
A number of foreign patients have sought
treatment in Brunei Darussalam for various
health ailments.
Several partnerships have also been inked to
further improve the quality and effectiveness
of healthcare for all Bruneians and make Brunei
Darussalam among one of the medical tourist
destinations for quality patient care.
Sports and Adventure Tourism
Sports and adventure tourism has grown in
popularity as more and more people recognise
the health benefits of active holidays.
In September 2019, the Ministry of Primary
Resources and Tourism officially launched the
Brunei Sports and Adventure brochure, which
is an initiative by the Tourism Development
Department to showcase tourism products in the
country, offering insights into recreational sports
and adventure activities available.
Examples include jungle camping and glamping,
jungle hiking, mountain biking, outward bound,
paintball, abseiling/ climbing, standup paddling,
watersports, ziplining, 4×4 off-road adventure,
all-terrain vehicle (ATV), archery, birdwatching,
diving and golf.