What negative things could they have said, considering they were paid to come here?

The proverb 'beware of people offering gifts' now applies to both sides.

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That’s simply because when they are here, as agents, the picture was painted for them.

It would be a different story when the actual tourists arrive and see for themselves.

They are trying to be diplomatic..

>The trip, organised by the Tourism Development Department

At least we know someone is working. I guess the end of the year is coming and people need to meet their KPI, or use up the budget somehow.

A better use of the budget would be to have Tourism assistance centres at:

1. Brunei International Airport
2. BSB. Near dermaga would be good
3. Gadong Mall - inside the mall itself
4. Jerudong Park near the ATMs
5. Seria Bus Station
6. KB Bus/Taxi Station
7. Bangar town
   Sorry Tutong, but I wonder how many tourists visit you. Tutong Bus stop would be an obvious spot for it if required. Also the last 3 may stretch the budget too much, so maybe not needed until there is more budget allocated by the government to tourism.

Besides giving information, these places should also have a section where tourists (and locals) can pick up brochures. Also the staff in these places should help tourists book tours (e.g. BSB river cruise), call up hotels to help them book over the phone, call dart/taxis, give information about how to use the poor bus services, etc. etc. So not only a kaunter pertanyaan, but a true tourist assistance centre.

Brunei's wildlife and lanscapes arent unique. You can find the same thing all over Borneo, some features even not found in Brunei.

The real 'Brunei's beauty' is its extravagant and opulent palaces and mansions. Now thats a truly unique experience if it happens to be opened for tourism.

I wonder if they get paid for making these compliments .

Maybe just a millisecond of "awe". "aw... that's it? Okay. bye"

They were actually speechless…

Lol. Beauty as in? These people have to said so they won't get boycott by our local authorities. And yes, these people are very powerful and very rich, just that they don't know how to develop our country, that's it. Tough they do know how to do investment aboard, buying luxurious and mansion.