Amazing Borneo Tours has won Best Destination Management Company in Asia and Best MICE Operator in Asia at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards, held on 24 October at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, Thailand. 

The World Luxury Travel Awards recognise travel establishments at country, regional, continental and global levels, with winners determined through public voting. Both of Amazing Borneo's honours were awarded at the continental (Asia) level. 

Two Awards Recognising Different Strengths

Founded in Kota Kinabalu in 2009 by Kenji Yeo, Amazing Borneo has grown from a Sabah-based tour operator into a Malaysian destination management company (DMC) serving leisure travellers, international travel partners and corporate clients. 

The Best Destination Management Company in Asia award recognises a key area of its business. Amazing Borneo's destination management services cover travel planning, accommodation, transportation, guided experiences and on-ground coordination, supported by its in-house operations teams and network of local partners across Malaysia. 

Meanwhile, the Best MICE Operator in Asia award highlights its corporate travel and MICE capabilities, covering meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. From incentive trips and team-building programmes to large-scale corporate events, the company manages arrangements including venues, accommodation, group logistics and activities. 

Its nationwide presence was further strengthened through the integration of Rustic Travel in December 2025, expanding its operations and travel-trade reach in Peninsular Malaysia. 

For Amazing Borneo's Founder and CEO, Kenji Yeo, the double win was an unexpected but meaningful milestone in the company's 17-year journey. 

"To receive two awards at the Asia level was a genuine surprise. But I don't believe we've come this far through luck. It's taken 17 years of hard work, and every person who has contributed to Amazing Borneo has played a part in this achievement," said Kenji. 

The People Behind the Recognition

Amazing Borneo was represented at the Bangkok ceremony by Peter Stenberg Hansen, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Emily Lim, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), who received both awards on behalf of the company. 

They were joined by Louisa Lim, Assistant Marketing Director, and Sylvia Lo, Assistant Sales Director. 

Peter dedicated the recognition to the teams responsible for delivering Amazing Borneo's services every day. 

"Our people on the front line are the ones who make all of this possible: the tour guides, drivers, reservations staff and operations teams who look after our guests and keep everything running each day. These awards are a recognition of their commitment and hard work," said Peter. 

Emily echoed that appreciation while reflecting on the responsibility that comes with the recognition. 

"These awards belong to every one of us, and I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved together. Our travellers, corporate clients and travel partners place their trust in us, and recognition like this motivates us to keep earning that confidence through the experiences we deliver," said Emily.