Tag: Halal Tourism
Muslim travel growth accelerates as demand broadens beyond traditional markets
The Muslim travel market is growing faster than previously expected, driven by increasingly diverse source markets and a rising preference for regional travel, according...
Collaboration key to growth of Muslim-friendly tourism, say industry leaders
Stronger collaboration between Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and non-OIC destinations will be critical to the future growth of Muslim-friendly tourism, according to speakers...
New York City updates halal travel guide ahead of 2026 World...
New York City Tourism + Conventions, in partnership with CrescentRating and HalalTrip, has released the 2026 edition of the New York City Halal Travel...
Mastercard, CrescentRating identify growth potential in Muslim sports travel
Muslim-friendly sports tourism could generate up to US$21 billion globally by 2030 if destinations and event organisers improve access to faith-friendly services and travel...
Philippines strengthens position as Muslim-friendly tourism destination
The Philippines is continuing efforts to position itself as a Muslim-friendly destination in Asia through expanded halal tourism infrastructure, workforce training and targeted engagement...
Malaysia expands Muslim-friendly standards
The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is advancing the global expansion of Malaysia’s Muslim-friendly tourism standards through a new international partnership.
The lead agency under the...
Tourism businesses see health and safety advantages in pursuit of halal...
Halal tourism certification could give hospitality businesses an added health and safety advantage, opined speakers at MITE 2026’s dialogue session, Muslim Tourism Opportunities Salon...
Malaysia expands halal tourism strategy into spa and wellness sector
Malaysia has taken a strategic step to extend its leadership in the global halal ecosystem into the spa and wellness sector, with the recent...
South Africa looks to grow South-east Asia market with ministerial visit
South Africa’s minister of tourism, Patricia de Lille, will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia from February 2 to 6, 2026, as part of efforts...
CrescentRating joins UN Tourism as affiliate member
CrescentRating, a specialist in halal travel, has become the first Singapore-based company to be admitted as an affiliate member of UN Tourism following its...
















