A graduate in Economics (Honours) from the University of London in 1977, Albert Teo has been in the tourism industry for the last thirty four years.

Over the three decades, he has been a hotelier, tour operator, lodge and backpacker owner and operator, photographer, author, publisher, conference organizer, ecotourism consultant, speaker, lecturer and social entreprenur. Albert is presently working on designing and building two new ecolodges in Sabah.

A keen photographer, he has trekked over 1,000km in Borneo and published over 200 postcards designs, motivational bookmarks, and Photo CDs of Borneo, published ten books including the best selling Sabah -Land of the Sacred Mountain, Journey through Borneo, Saving Paradise-The Story of Sukau Rainforest Lodge and the latest book, A Souvenir of Sabah Malaysian Borneo.

His companies Borneo Eco Tours and Sukau Rainforest Lodge have won numerous international ecotourism awards including Asia's Leading Green Hotel at the 17th World Travel Award 2010. The success of Sukau Rainforest Lodge has encouraged him to share his experience of running the lodge in “Saving Paradise” which he co-authored with Carol Patterson in 2005 which documented the ten years of operation of the lodge.

Albert Teo has organized four highly successful international ecotourism conferences in Malaysia including World Ecotourism Conference and Field Seminars 1999, Asia Pacific Ecotourism Conference APeco2002, Borneo Ecotourism Conference BEC2005. He co-convened the Borneo Tourism Conference BTC2007 in Kuching with Professor Ross Dowling of Edith Cowan University, Australia in September 2007. Albert is presently focusing his energy on developing social entrepreneurship through his for community/environment profit foundation, Borneo Ecotourism Solutions and Technologies or BEST Society www.bestsociety.org.

Albert has served in various positions in the tourism industry including Sabah Chapter Chairman of Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents MATTA, Chairman of Sabah Tourist Association, Advisor of The International Ecotourism Society, USA, marketing committee of Sabah Tourism Board and member of Sabah Tourism Consultative Council STCC. Albert was a member of the finalist selection committee for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards of World Travel and Tourism Council WTTC for six years from 2005-2010.

In the last few years Albert travelled around the Asia Pacific countries as a keynote speaker on ecotour and ecolodge operations. In October 2006, Albert was appointed  Adjunct Lecturer by Edith Cowan University, Australia for his contribution to the ecotourism industry.

Interview with Albert Teo

• 21 Sep 2007 - The ECOCLUB Interview
• 26 Sep 2007 - Coffee break with Albert Teo | by Harbour Herald

Baton Bijamin – General Manager/Director Borneo Eco Tours/Sukau Rainforest Lodge
Mr. Baton Bijamin is perhaps the muscle behind the formation of Borneo Eco Tours in 1991, and subsequently the Sukau Rainforest Lodge in 1995. Naturally gifted with determination, a cool sense of vision, an immeasurable amount of hope and a knack for industrious management, Baton was instrumental in the setting-up both establishments alongside the owner of the company Mr. Albert Teo. Coming from a humble background, Baton rose from one success to another to bring Borneo Eco Tours to where it is today; one of the biggest and most successful inbound tour companies of its kind in Borneo with multiple international tourism awards. With a stronghold in Eco Tourism policies and green practices, Borneo Eco Tours will continuously grow under the skilled management of Baton.

Baton believes that “Success is a journey, not a destination” , which is a sure testament of continuous development, both personally and for the company.

Donnie Booysen – Lodge Manager

Originally from South Africa, Donnie brings with him over 15 years of experience in the ecotourism industry ranging from Guiding to Conservation Management, Big 5 Walking Safaris, Lodge Management, Safari Operations and tour consulting job. Prior to his appointment here, he was based at the Banyan Tree Resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE as Safari Operations Manager. He has also worked in the world famous Kruger National Park, as well as other Nature Reserves in South Africa. Donnie brings his passion and insights on ecotourism from South-Africa and the United Arab Emirates to his new destination, Kinabatangan in Borneo.

Jumaidi bin Amil Hassan
Backed by many years of experience in professional guiding, Jumaidi is an ideal guide for your wildlife, nature or birding tours. Jumaidi is best remembered as both a friendly guide and companion. Always beaming with smile, Jumaidi assures there is tonnes of information for you during his guiding. His motto is 'Never give up, just do the best'.  

Staff photo with Sir David Attenborough
(Our Conservation Fellow - Room #17)