Albert Teo

Academic Qualifications

Bsc.Econ.(Hons) -University of London. –

1977

Professional Qualifications

Fellow – Hotel Catering & International Management Association (FHCIMA),.UK

Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA).USA

Tourist Guide – Ministry of Tourism Malaysia

Companies (1977 - present )

Executive Director – Hotel Shangri-la, Kota Kinabalu (1997-1986) Director

Managing Director, Api Tours & Travel

Partner – Sabah Handicraft Centre

Chairman/Managing Director - Borneo Eco Tours Sdn. Bhd.

Chairman/Managing Director - Sukau Rainforest Lodge Sdn Bhd

Director- New Esplanade Hotel, Perth

Chairman/Director, Borneo Integrated Services Pty Ltd, Perth

Chairman/Director, Borneo Backpackers Sdn Bhd

Director – Sukau Ecotourism Research & Development Centre SERDC

Director – Borneo Ecotourism Solutions and Technology

2003 – Current

1986 – 1991

1986 – Current

1991 – Current

1995 – Current

1981 – Current

2003 –Current

2004 – Current

2001 – 2006

2006 – Current

Hobby

A keen nature photographer, he has also published six photographic guide books on Borneo and some 150 types of postcards/bookmarks on Sabah, Brunei and Sarawak. Jungle trekking in Borneo – 1,000km

Company Recognition Awards

1. European Incentive and Business Travel Meetings Exhibition, Geneva, Switzerland -

Most Visionary Green Incentive Concepts

2. Green Globe Achievement Awards

3. Sabah Best Inbound Tour Operator award

4. British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow award – Best Lodge/Pacific Region.

5. Travelasia Breakthrough Eco-Award – Best Tour Operator.

6. International Hotel and Restaurant Association - Environmental awards /1ST Runners up

7. IH&RA Green Hotelier Award – 1^st Runners up

8. Conde Nast Traveller Ecotourism Award – Best Tour Operator/Hon.Mention

9. Malaysian Tourism Gold Award – Best tour package/merit

10. Sabah Environmental Recognition Night –

Finalist “Outstanding Environmental Friendly Private Organization Award”.

11. Ecoclub Award – 3^rd place (Sukau Rainforest Lodge tree planting project)

1994

1996,1998 and 2000

1997

1999

2003

2005

2006

Voluntary Associations

1. Chairman – Sabah Tourist Association

2. Chairman - Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents or MATTA Sabah Chapter Vice Chairman

3. Board of Advisors – The International Ecotourism Society, USA.

4. Marketing Committee - Sabah Tourism Board

5. Committee – Sabah Environment Protection Association

6. Committee – Sabah Society

1985/1986

1991 – 1992, 1996 – 2001

2003 – Current,

1996 – 2004

1996 – Current

1996/2000

2003 – 2004

International Projects

1. Organising Chairman – World Ecotourism Conference & Field Seminars

2. Organising Chairman - Asia Pacific Ecotourism Conference

3. Organising Chairman – Borneo Ecotourism Conference

1999

2002

2005

Books and Videos Published

a. Sabah - land of the Sacred Mountain

b. Exotic Islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

c. Sabah-land of the Sacred Mountain (video)

d. A Guide to Sandakan

e. A Guide to Brunei Darussalem

f. Journey through Sabah (video)

g. Journey through Borneo

h. Images of Borneo

i. Saving Paradise

1988

1989

1990

1992

1993

1994

1996

2005