Tag: Muslim Travel
The way to a Muslim traveller’s heart
Quality dining is a critical ingredient for an enjoyable trip, but not all destinations keen on attracting Muslim travellers have been able to score well in this aspect. TTG Asia reporters find out what four non-OIC destinations in the region are cooking up to win over a Muslim traveller’s heart and belly.
Young and curious
The female Muslim traveller profile is changing, presenting rich opportunities for destinations and tourism suppliers who know how to read the signs and take the right steps to be more welcoming.
Pushing for change
Fazal Bahardeen, the founder & CEO of pioneering halal travel consultancy CrescentRating, is on a mission to raise awareness around halal tourism among industry stakeholders. He tells Karen Yue that the world is a more welcoming place today for Muslim travellers but several travel pain points still remain.
Slow travel, social activism to drive growth of Muslim travel
Often touted as the world's last great untapped market, the Muslim travel sector is gaining prominence in the tourism industry, with distinct patterns and...
Singapore Tourism Board sharpens focus to tap halal travel boom
Singapore is stepping up its game for Muslim travellers with a mega campaign set to launch as early as next month.
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Indonesia makes deeper push into halal tourism boom
Despite having the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia has yet to effectively tap the halal tourism boom, something the trade hopes to change as...
Muslim millennials want destination marketers to rethink ‘halal travel’
Modern Muslim millennials are demanding more than just halal labelling at buffet tables and more Muslim women are travelling with their fellow female companions,...
Halal Restaurant Week spotlights South Korea’s growing Muslim-friendly dining scene
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will host the fourth edition of Halal Restaurant Week Korea, a two-month promotional event designed to attract Muslim visitors to...
Chiang Mai steps up efforts to woo growing Muslim travel market
Thailand tourism players are priming Chiang Mai to become a halal-friendly destination by investing in improved services and halal tourism infrastructure to cater to...
Malaysia establishes official recognition for halal-friendly hotels
Malaysia's Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) has launched the Muslim Friendly Accommodation Recognition, a form of accreditation for Shariah-compliant accommodation targeting Muslim tourists in the...
