Category: Travel & Hospitality
Japan’s First Halal Hotel Opens Near Mount Fuji
The Japanese government’s push to woo foreign visitors to the country has largely been led by the Japan Tourism Agency and other entities working at the national level.
USA: I Heart Halal™ announces first-ever Halal Lifestyle Festival in America
I Heart Halal will feature three full days of sights, sounds and events appealing to people who want to experience the Halal lifestyle, at Navy Pier, Chicago.
Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2018 – Leading the Global Halal Trade
The world’s largest halal trade show returns for its highly-anticipated 15th edition from 4th to 7th April 2018 at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
UK: London Muslim Lifestyle Show 2018
Foodies, fashionistas, little ones, big kids, makeup lovers, ambitious, shopaholics, there’s SO much to SEE, DO, EAT, SHOP and MORE at this year’s LMLS at Olympia London, 21st-22nd April 2018.
Saudi Arabia: Tourism boost for Madinah, hub of Islamic and historical sites
Madinah was the capital of Islamic culture in 2013 and the capital of Islamic tourism in 2017, and it witnessed tremendous progress in the tourism sector.
Bangladesh: PM seeks joint efforts with OIC to tap tourism opportunities
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said tourism is one of the areas where Islamic countries can work together to explore greater opportunities and potentials.
Opinion: Global Halal food sector set to boom as market grows
Established players are expanding at home and abroad through franchising and multinationals have also made major investments in Muslim-majority markets.
UAE leads key sectors in global Islamic economy
The Global Islamic Economy Indicator for this year evaluated the health of the Islamic economy ecosystem across more than 73 countries, based on equally weighted key metric categories.
Opinion: Islamic economy on growth path as consumer demand rises
The Islamic economy is on a robust growth trajectory worldwide, according to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2017-2018.
Indonesia Announces 3 New Halal Tourism Packages At The Moscow Halal Expo
The team, headed by Mr. Riyanto Sofyan, will also discuss cross-promotion opportunities between Russian and Indonesian travel companies.
Cape Town first-ever Halal Conference leads to $6 million worth of business deals
This will assist in the long-term vision of establishing Cape Town as the Halal Hub for Africa that will include opportunities for trade, tourism and investment in the Western Cape.
Azerbaijan can increase number of halal hotels
Tourism tends to become one of the main sectors of the Azerbaijani economy, and that can be seen from the huge flow of tourists visiting the country this year.
USA: Halal a growing presence in NY Capital Region food scene
Within the last two years many restaurants and stores in the Capital Region of New York state around the capital city Albany have changed hands into halal-certified eateries and purveyors.
UK: Canadian entrepreneurs exhibit at Muslim Lifestyle Expo 2017
One from Toronto was selling ‘Halal Socks’, and the other from Montreal was selling Hajj rucksacks with a difference.
UK: 5 Amazing Halal Restaurants In London
There are many choices available from fine-dining restaurants serving Halal food, to informal cafes and diners serving varied international and local Halal cuisines.
Islamic GPS – an augmented reality app
London-based Islamic GPS, launched by Ikbal Hussain in 2016, is an augmented reality app that allows users to find mosques and Islamic landmarks within 20 kilometers around the world.
Five Muslim Start-ups with a big future in the UK and beyond
Entrepreneurs are increasingly recognising the potential for businesses developed for the Islamic market at home and abroad. Here are five such ventures on their way.
Halal Restaurant Finder Launches Loyalty App in Market First
The Halal Dining Club app on Android reached the top of the Playstore in June 2017 and was also a trending app. But the team at Halal Dining Club wanted to do more.
UAE: DSOA to host Islamic lifestyle mini bootcamp
Designed for ambitious early stage entrepreneurs engaged in Islamic arts and culture, Islamic architecture and design, family-friendly and Halal tourism, as well as digital Islamic economy, entertainment, communication and media.
Saudi Arabia: The Hajj and the year-round Umrah generate $12bn in revenues from worshippers
Pilgrimage is the backbone of a plan to expand tourism under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic reform programme, to diversify the economy away from oil.
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