Several international-level events have been lined up for the 2026 Perlis state tourism calendar as part of efforts to enliven the Visit Perlis 2024-2026 campaign.
The campaign aims to attract five million tourists to the state this year.
Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah (pic) said the programmes included Perlis International Sunnah Convention (Jan 30-Feb 1), World Kite Festival@Perlis (Feb 10-11) and Kuala Perlis International Water Festival (Sept 4-6).
The calendar also includes Perlis Sauk Sotong Festival (Jan 24-25), Pesta Angin Timur Perlis (Feb 6-8), Festival Rakyat 3.0 and Citrawarna (May 22-24).
Abu Bakar said the Visit Perlis 2024-2026 campaign was given new life with the slogan “Hampa Nak Pi Mana? Mai Lah Perlis”, Bernama reported.
Speaking at the launch of Visit Perlis 2026 and the 2026 Perlis state tourism calendar at Dewan Warisan, Abu Bakar said the campaign focuses on five main segments, namely The Great Northern Escape (nature and adventure tourism); Agro-Tourism & Flavours of Perlis (gastronomy tourism); Rustic Charm & Slow Living (relaxation); Muslim-Friendly Offerings, and Border Crossings and Cultural Fusion (shopping and heritage).
Abu Bakar said the establishment of the Tourism, Arts, Culture, Downstream and Heritage Bureau under the state tourism, arts and culture portfolio would help with coordination, advisory services and the implementation of tourism programmes.
“Tourism is one of the main drivers of the Perlis economy.
“Let us develop it, make use of it, preserve it and champion this sector for the well-being of future generations,” Abu Bakar added.
