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Terengganu launches COE2023 to bolster Tourism

KUALA TERENGGANU: A total of 100 events including 15 iconic programmes have been lined up for the Terengganu Tourism and Culture Annual Events Calendar for this year (COE2023).

State Tourism, Culture and Information Technology Committee chairman Ariffin Deraman said the Terengganu government has planned several interesting programmes throughout the year to encourage and boost the state's tourism sector.

He said the programmes were expected to attract three million local and foreign visitors.

"Among the iconic events that always receive a good response are the Terengganu Air Festival, Beautiful Terengganu Carnival, Kenyir Casting Tournament as well as many other international and national events.

"We will open COE2023 with the Beautiful Terengganu Carnival to be held in Kemaman from Feb 23 to 26," he said after launching the state Tourism and Culture COE2023 here today.

Ariffin said the main aim of COE2023 was to ensure that each programme or event will receive early publicity as this will enable visitors to plan their holidays.

However, each programme or event will be held taking into consideration the background and comfort of tourists so that they would want to return to Terengganu after a pleasant vacation here.

"Last year, we recorded 2.7 million tourists. Although the global economy is expected to face a recession this year, we are optimistic about achieving a target of three million tourists with a focus on domestic tourism," he said.

At the same event, Ariffin also gave out cash incentives of RM1,200 to a total of 43 operators of passenger boats and rickshaws in the state.

In addition, as much as RM10,000 has also been allocated for the process of improving and modernising the rickshaws to make them appear more attractive for tourists. – Bernama

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