Category: Travel & Hospitality
Indonesia Eyeing to Enhance Halal Tourism by 45 Percent
The Indonesian tourism ministry continues to provide technical guidance and workshops for 10 halal tourist destinations.
Growing preference for ‘instant noodle trips’, non-OIC destinations and other Muslim travel trends
‘Rising authority’ of women when planning travels is one of the trends that will change Muslim travel, the Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Travel Frontier 2019 report says.
Opinion: 7 trends expected to shape the next phase of Halal travel sector
Here are some main trends that marketers should know about the halal travel sector to stay ahead of the curve.
Turkey’s first Halal tourism workshop to create ‘common global language’
The workshop will analyze the opportunities for halal tourism in Turkey, as well as the country’s strength and weaknesses.
‘Modest fashion’ looks to move from niche to mainstream
Analysts say the interest from Goldman demonstrates that the sector is no longer considered a novelty, but is instead being taken seriously and entering the next phase of growth.
The Rise of Halal Tourism
With a population that is disproportionately young, educated and upwardly mobile, they are one of the fastest-growing demographics on the global tourism scene.
UK: Islamic Economy Event To take place in Mayfair London
Algebra Consulting is organising a prestigious Islamic Economy Networking Event to take Place at The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce on the 22nd Jan 2019 in the heart of London. Get your invitation.
All-Women Travel Expeditions Take Off In Middle East
To stretch the limits of one’s comfort zone—there are myriad reasons for a growing trend in tourism: namely, all-women expeditions.
Japan making a mark in Muslim tourist market
A Strong influx of Muslim travellers is fuelling a boom in halal restaurants and syariah-compliant hotels in Japan, potentially a big market for Malaysian halal products.
Indonesia Wants to Make Halal Tourism a Thing
With an estimated growth of up to 20% per year, this global halal industry has become the fastest growing consumer segment in the world.
Philippines: Developing Davao’s halal industry
The rise of Halal market and Muslim-friendly establishments in the country indicates development and recognition that halal industry benefits not only the Muslims but everyone.
UK: How Halal Dining Club plans to become a billion dollar app for muslims
Currently Halal Dining Club is targeting the higher end restaurant demographic with over 4,000 listed restaurants across nine global cities. Now the focus is firmly on growing the number of restaurants that its users can discover.
Singapore: Muis receives ISO nod for halal certification
Halal food products from Singapore are now recognised by international standards in a move to snag a slice of the growing Muslim travel market pie said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.
Turkey: OIC Halal Expo in Istanbul attracts 40,000 visitors
Some 40,000 visitors from 80 countries attended this year’s Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Halal Expo, organized under the auspices of the Turkish Presidency.
State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19
Launched at the recent GIES 2018 you can now download your free issue of the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19 here. The only Report that gives you the facts and figures for the Halal Industry worldwide, a must have for anyone in the business. Description The State of the Global Islamic […]
Opinion: What are the barriers to growth in the halal industry
Halal food is the largest and most diverse sector within the Islamic economy. Its expansion has resulted in the emergence of numerous halal startups. This short video shows some of the areas involved in the Halal Industry.
Indonesia: Govt to complete roadmap for shari’a economy later this year
The roadmap will focus on the comprehensive development of the halal domestic industry.
Saudi Arabia starts high-speed train services between Makkah and Madinah
The 450km line will link the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and the King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh.
Philippines: DOST-supported Halal center building set to open
If you were a food manufacturer, you would be crazy to not put your mind and wallet in the consistently ballooning trade of halal foods across the world.
Singapore: ITB Asia to launch Muslim Travel Hub and Pavilion
ITB Asia is set to focus on the US$180 billion Muslim travel market this year as it partners with key experts, CrescentRating and Halal Trip for the 3rd edition of the Halal in Travel summit.
