📅 12 August 2026 (Wednesday)
📍 Hotel Casuarina Ipoh, Perak
The Perak State Tourism Entrepreneurs Conference 2026 was held successfully at the Casuarina Hotel, Ipoh, organised by MARA Perak, with the participation of tourism entrepreneurs and operators as well as agencies involved in the tourism industry.
The event was further graced by the presence of YB Dato’ Haji Mohd Zolkafly bin Harun, Chairman of the Perak State Committee for Rural Development, Plantations, Agriculture and Food Industries, who officiated the conference.
The Heritage and Tourism Unit of the Lenggong District Council also participated as an exhibitor through the Lenggong Geopark stall. This participation is one of the ongoing efforts to introduce and promote the unique geological, historical and cultural heritage, as well as to highlight the potential of tourism products and destinations in the Lenggong UNESCO Global Geopark to participants and visitors.
The Heritage and Tourism Unit of the Lenggong District Council also participated as an exhibitor through the Lenggong Geopark stall. This participation is one of the ongoing efforts to introduce and promote the unique geological, historical and cultural heritage, as well as to highlight the potential of tourism products and destinations in the Lenggong UNESCO Global Geopark to participants and visitors.
Among the main highlights featured throughout the conference were:
🔹 Transformation of Perak's Tourism Entrepreneurs
🔹 MARA Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
🔹 Development of High-Value Tourism Products
🔹 Perak Tourism Blueprint 2026
Briefing on the Malaysia Tourism Excellence (MaTEx) Certification Programme
🔹 Transformation of Perak's Tourism Hospitality
On the same occasion, the Lenggong UNESCO Global Geopark also received the MARA Strategic Partner Certificate in recognition of the strategic collaboration in supporting the development and strengthening of the entrepreneurship and tourism sectors.
The certificate was received by Mr Mohamad Nor Iqbal bin Ahmad Tajiaai, Assistant District Officer (ADO) at the Lenggong District and Land Office, who is also a member of the Lenggong Geopark Working Committee, representing the Manager of Lenggong Geopark.
Participation in this conference also serves as an important platform for strengthening the collaborative network between Lenggong Geopark, tourism operators, government agencies and industry players. This network is crucial for empowering the development of tourism products and experiences based on heritage, natural environment and local communities.
The highest appreciation and thanks are extended to MARA Perak State for the invitation and the opportunity extended to the Heritage and Tourism Unit of the Lenggong District Council to participate in this conference as an exhibitor.
May the collaborative partnerships forged through this programme continue to be strengthened in supporting the development of a competitive, sustainable and high-value tourism industry in the state of Perak, particularly in empowering the Lenggong UNESCO Global Geopark as a premier heritage and nature-based tourism destination.
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