The rural communities of Telupid have yet to harness its scenic and lush tropical forests with wildlife for tourism potential as most attractions in the district were individually or privately owned.
The recent programme, according to STB chief financial offcier Julinus Jeffery Jimit, was the first step toward making Telupid's community-based and rural tourism as feasible as other districts like Kadamaian, Kota Belud, and Kiulu, Tuaran. “Telupid has a fascinating history to tell in addition to its natural attractions. The STB team is always available to assist the community in generating ideas and instilling enthusiasm about the benefits of tourism,” he said, adding that the CoBT concept is one of the best approaches for empowering villages and improving the socio-economy of a rural district.
During the seminar, Telupid assemblyman Jonnybone Kurum said that the local district office would work together to help develop the district's community tourism base.