Category: Travel & Hospitality
The Halal Dining Club directory for Halal Diners
Platform to take Halal diners through their whole dining journey from discovering Halal restaurants locally and internationally, to booking a table and collecting loyalty rewards.
Taiwan woos Muslim tourists
Taiwan is ranked the seventh most desirable non-IOC destination for Muslims attracting 30,000 such visitors a year, while Singapore is the top non-IOC destination for Muslims.
UAE: Increased GCC visitor numbers swell ATM 2017
Muslim travel is a key sector for economic development and job creation throughout the world, generating $139 billion in GDP and creating 4.5 million jobs worldwide.
Opinion: Why are so many Muslims suddenly visiting Japan?
Savvy destinations that adapt to serve halal food and provide prayer rooms are reaping the benefits of an increase in tourism by visitors from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Korea turns to Muslims for next big tourism boom
But basic accommodations like prayer rooms and halal restaurants remain lacking.
Certification Becomes Issue for Halal Tourism in Indonesia
Indonesia’s position is up one rank from the previous year. The leader of the halal tourism market for this year (ranks first and second) is still held by Malaysia and United Arab Emirates.
Interview With Fazal Bahardeen: Halal-travel trailblazer
CrescentRating has become the world’s first independent rating and accreditation standard in Muslim travel, as International Enterprise Singapore has billed it.
UAE: Premium Hotel Classification system for Muslim-friendly properties
Tourism Malaysia and Salam Standard will both participate in the inaugural ATM Global Halal Tourism Summit 2017, which takes place on the Global Stage on Wednesday April 26th.
UAE: New guideline for Islamic Hotels Standards in Dubai
The guideline covered building standards and service systems, including building design standards, regulatory standards and service systems.
Indonesia continues to promote its tourism potential
Currently, acquiring a Halal certification is optional, but Indonesian lawmakers are trying to push for the enactment of a Halal Product Protection Bill.
Tourism to food, Buddhist Thailand hunts Halal gold
From hotels with segregated swimming pools to jelly made from seaweed instead of pork bones, Buddhist Thailand is chasing halal gold as it welcomes Muslim visitors.
Japan launches six new destinations for Indonesian tourists
While Osaka and Tokyo have been Indonesians favorites, Japan also has six other attractive regions for tourists who want to experience the country’s four seasons.
Australia Keen on Investing $5 Bln in Indonesia
One of the inputs conveyed by the Australian investors is the facilitation of Halal certification process for multivitamin product.
GCC preferences for outbound Mice, luxury travel changing
Unique destinations that are connected well in aviation routes, food requirements as well as destination safety and security play a big part in the considerations of buyers/planners.
Thailand’s first Halal hotel opens following Trump immigration ban
The four-star hotel, called Al Meroz, offers facilities that serve the requirements of Muslim visitors, such as a praying room and halal food.
Croatia: Milenij Hotels awarded with Halal certification
The certificate will contribute to the hotels and whole destination to be opened to new markets that have a lot of potential.
Taiwan seeks stronger ties with Malaysia in ‘New Southbound Policy’
The Southeast Asian nation is also a pioneer in the halal industry. Its halal certification body is well-established and its logo accepted worldwide.
Kenya developing halal rules with eye on Muslim tourists
The Tourism Regulatory Authority director-general Lagat Kipkorir said the standards were being developed in partnership with the Kenya Bureau Standards.
Thailand to aid Halal industry in Cambodia
Thailand, one of the main halal food producers, is seeking to invest in halal food production in Cambodia, targeting Muslim Cambodians and tourists.
Philippines: Halal Tourism Expo exhibitors seen to double with ASEAN chairmanship
This year’s Halal expo was organized to increase the public’s level of awareness of Halal as well as to give better position of the Philippines, especially Davao, in aligning programs for Halal tourism.
