Sabah Hosts First Incentive Group of 2026 with Alcon Korea Visit

22 January 2026

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB) has welcomed Alcon Korea Ltd as the first incentive group of 2026, bringing 130 delegates from South Korea to Kota Kinabalu from 13 to 18 January for the Alcon 2026 New Sales Management (NSM) Meeting.

Alcon is the world’s largest eye care device company, operating in more than 60 countries and serving patients in over 140 countries worldwide. The meeting gathered Alcon Korea’s sales leadership team to align strategies and prepare for the year ahead.

Delegates participated in a balanced programme that combined business sessions with destination experiences, including seminars, a gala dinner, island-hopping excursions, white-water rafting, cultural tours and a firefly river cruise.

“It is our pleasure to welcome Alcon Korea as the first incentive group of 2026. Their choice of Kota Kinabalu reflects Sabah’s capability to deliver both meaningful and professional incentive experiences,” said SCB chief executive officer Noredah Othman.

A spokesperson for Alcon Korea Ltd said Sabah offers “an ideal balance of modern facilities, natural beauty and cultural richness, making it an engaging and rewarding destination for our delegates”.

In 2025, SCB supported 41 corporate meetings and incentive programmes, welcoming 10,551 delegates and generating positive economic impact across Sabah’s tourism and hospitality sectors.

The successful hosting of Alcon Korea’s programme further reinforces Sabah’s growing appeal to the North Asian incentive travel market.