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/// Contributor Dr. Daniele Gambero CEO and co-founder of REI Group of Companies Dr. Daniele Gambero is the CEO of strategic marketing consultancy firm REI Group of Companies. He holds an MBA from L. Bocconi University in Milan-Italy, Master in Communication from the University of Michigan Ann Arbour MI – USA, Ph.D in Marketing Strategies and Communication from L. Bocconi University and University of Michigan. With his vast experience in strategic marketing consultancies, investment studies, researches, property market reports and business valuation globally, the REI Group of Companies helps Malaysian developers with business solutions relating to design, concept, strategic marketing and pricing, advertising and marketing and sale procedures for their residential, commercial and industrial projects since 2007. Dr. Gambero’s lectures attract large crowds due to his lively presentation of serious topics with deep insight into the Malaysian Property market since 2011. Kota Kinabalu, The Pearl of South China Sea: A city poised for Adventure, Tourism Growth and Property Investment Emilio Salgari and Sabah: a bit of history L While the author makes reasonable efforts to present information which he believes to be reliable, the author makes no representation that the information or opinions contained in this article is accurate and complete. Readers are advised to seek specific professional advice before acting on the views. 56 www.PropertyHunter.com.my ocated along the northwest coast of Borneo and facing the South China Sea, Kota Kinabalu was already famous at the end of the eighteen century thanks to the work of a famous Italian writer: Emilio Salgari (1862-1911). For over a century, his novels were mandatory reading for generations of youth eager for exotic adventures. In Italy, his extensive body of work was more widely read than that of Dante Alighieri (the father of modern Italian language). Today he is still among the 40 most translated Italian authors and many of his most popular novels have been adapted as comics, animated series and feature films. He is considered the father of Italian adventure fiction and Italian pop culture.During those years of exploration and discovery Salgaribrought Malaysia, East Malaysia and the city that today is known as Sabah capital, Kota Kinabalu, to the eyes of the Europeans first and the Americans later. His adventure books action packed with Pirates, Corsairs, invaluable treasures, the British Empire, duels and naval battles inspired many to leave and come over to discover the secrets of the Far East Pearl.