Orchid Garden Hotel

From the impressive lobby area through to the Cesar Grand Hall, the hotel provides you with a range of rooms and services that take away the pressures of business and travel.

The hotel provides meeting rooms and executive offices specifically catered for your business needs, no matter the requirements you may have. If you are looking for a more relaxed venue, why not try either of our lounges, where the emphasis is more casual.

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Pusat Belia Bandar Seri Begawan

Pusat Belia offers budget accommodation to the tourists where you can find few facilities suiting your needs. It is a popular youth centre of Brunei serving the school students and backpackers. The Pusat Belia accommodation is a haven for the backpacker. It is very near to the downtown Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei.

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The Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Welcome to the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam

Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam has completed a very exciting modernization journey that resulted in newly designed guestrooms, suites and Business Class lounge. Renovated to a high standard featuring modern lines, bold colors and graphic patterns, the hotel also features a spectacular view of the capital city or the lush green jungle from the guestrooms and suites. Boasting an excellent location in the heart of Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei's capital city, the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam is the only internationally branded hotel in Brunei Darussalam.

This hotel is within easy walking distance of the majestic Kampong Ayer Water Village, the Royal Regalia Museum and the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. We are also well-connected to nature reserves, including Tasek Lama Recreational Park, which offers children’s playgrounds, jogging and hiking trails as well as climbing walls. At the Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam, you will enjoy a host of upscale amenities and services, including complimentary high-speed Internet access, a complimentary shuttle service to major shopping malls, a spa and a swimming pool. Make your reservation at the Radisson online today!

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Ulu Temburong National Park

Ulu Temburong National Park

Ulu Temburong National Park was the first national park to be established in Brunei, protected since 1991. The park is in Temburong District in eastern Brunei, and covers about 40% of the district in the south at 550 square kilometres (210 sq mi). It is within the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve. The park contains unspoiled jungle and is known as the "Green Jewel of Brunei", described as "the finest example of the sultanate's successful forest protection policy". The principal rivers are the Temburong and Belalong Rivers. It is an important ecotourism centre in Brunei and hosts the Ulu Ulu Resort. The Peradayan Forest Reserve is also located in the district.

Ulu Temburong National Park is situated in the extreme east of Brunei Darussalam, in the Temburong District. It is bounded by three other districts and the Sarawak state of Malaysia. It is a lowland rainforest covering an area of 212 square miles (550 km2). The park area is in the upper region of the eastern part of Brunei. The southern part consists of a hilly region with mountains rising to a height of 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) and the lowlands are in the northern slopes. The terrain is traversed by a number of rivers forming narrow valleys and includes the coastal region.

The park, which can only be reached by river, is only accessed by longboats from Brunei's capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The first destination by boat is Bangar town where the Limbang River emerges from Sarawak and drains into Brunei Bay with mangrove muddy deltas at the estuary. Travel from Bangar town to Batang Duri is by road and it is the starting destination for travel by longboats along the Temburong River into the Park. The boats are plied by experienced Iban people winding through sand bars, logs and boulders. An extensive network of boardwalks, bridges and stairways, 7 kilometres (4.3 miles) in length, have been constructed to visit all regions of the park. Interpretation boards provide information along the way. There is also a canopy viewing walkway. This walkway, built with steel towers supporting the cable way, rises to height of 50 metres (160 ft) above the forest floor overlooking the highest tree canopy and provides vistas of the forests.

Source: From Wikipedia

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The Empire Hotel and Country Club

The Empire Hotel and Country Club

From conception to completion, The Empire Hotel and Country Club was an ambitious project, employing over 300 highly skilled designers, technicians and craftsmen throughout its six-year construction. Since it opened on 16 October 2000, The Empire has become synonymous with Brunei: reflecting the country's majestic and cultural heritage.

Today, The Empire Hotel and Country Club is managed by a highly experienced team of dedicated professionals. Supported by the wisdom of a mainly Bruneian Board of Directors, they inspire more than 800 employees to uphold the special characteristics that have become recognised as being unique to The Empire.

Credentials:

• Best Golf Resort in Asia Pacific by Asian Golf Monthly 2011
• Best Golf Resort in Asia Pacific by Asian Golf Monthly 2010
• 1st Runner Up Best Golf Resort in Asia Pacific by Asian Golf Monthly 2009

The Empire Hotel and Country Club is a member of WORLDHOTELS and is dedicated to empirical standards of quality, service and style.

Source from: www.theempirehotel.com

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About Brunei Darussalam

Brief History 

Brunei Darussalam is a Malay Muslim monarchy governed by His Majesty, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam.

The country, located on the North-West of the island of Borneo, is one of the oldest kingdoms in the South East Asian region.  Brunei Darussalam has a recorded history that spans 600 years.

The Sultanate, which has a land mass of 5,769 sq. km, has four districts: Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait and Temburong.  The capital, Bandar Seri Begawan, is located along the Brunei River in the Brunei-Muara district.

Brunei Darussalam has a population of approximately 365,000 people, two thirds of  whom are Malays. The remaining population  comprises Chinese, other indigenous people and expatriates.  The country’s national language is Malay. English, Chinese and other languages are also used in business sectors.

The economy

The economy has been dominated by the oil and liquefied natural gas industries and government expenditure.  Highly qualified local and expatriate professionals  provide professional services in banking, accounting, legal and other services.

Brunei has steadily increased its integration into the world economy and  has become a prominent player by serving as chairman for the 2000 APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum.  Plans for the future include upgrading the labour force, reducing unemployment, strengthening the banking and tourism sectors and in general, further widening the economic base beyond oil and gas.

The infrastructure

Brunei Darussalam has a well-developed infrastructure that is ready to cater to the needs of the country’s development initiatives.

The Brunei International Airport has been designed to manage high passenger and cargo traffic. The country’s 2,000-kilometre modern and extensive road network serve the entire country.

The country has two main ports, Muara and Kuala Belait, which offer direct shipping to and from numerous destinations.

Photo Credit : LS Photography

Resource: http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_bn/bn/about/brunei-darussalam/index.htm

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