New Guidelines Issued for Islamic Hotels Standards in Dubai
Dubai Municipality has issued an administrative decision approving the Guideline for Islamic Hotels Standards in Dubai and to implement its …
Tourism
Indonesia, Malaysia Establish Cooperation in Health Tourism
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) has made a significant move to fortify its status as a premier health tourism destination by entering …
Taipei Gives Assurance to Muslim Tourists
MUSLIM travellers can now visit Taipei without worrying about halal facilities as the city is fast becoming a Muslim-friendly destination.
Taipei …
Korean Government to Support Halal Restaurants, Attract More Muslim Tourists
SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Diversifying South Korea’s repertoire of visitors amid continued threats from China, the Korea Tourism Organization …
Palestinian Government Hopes Ancient Shrine can Lure in Tourists
A general view of the the holy mosque of Nabi Musa where the tomb of Prophet Moses is placed, surround by the desert near the West Bank town of …
Muslim Tourism Set to Boost Growth of Halal Market in Japan
Japan is experiencing a notable shift as “modest” fashion and halal products gain traction. This burgeoning trend highlights a growing …
Indian Government Sidelines Taj Mahal for its Islamic Past
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US Captures 25% Of Global Islamic Tourism Market
The United States is the biggest global beneficiary of the Muslim tourism market, according to a report published by halal travel firm Salam Standard. …
Japan Witnesses Slowdown In Tourist Spending
Tokyo: -The rapid growth in consumption by inbound tourists, a boon for the retail industry at a time when domestic consumption remains weak, is …
Foreign Tourists Flock To Japan Despite The Recent Yen Surge
Tokyo: – The total number of foreign visitors surged by more than a quarter from January through July this year compared with the first half of …
Japan Expands Muslim-Friendly Tourism for Indonesian and Malaysian Travelers
In recent years, Japan has emerged as a surprising yet increasingly popular destination for Muslim travelers, particularly from …
Pattaya, Thailand, Getting Ready To Embrace Muslim Tourists
Pattaya, Thailand:- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration in Thailand aims to promote Pattaya as a Halal food destination to attract …
Indonesia To Develop Western Sumatra As A Halal Tourism Hub
Jakarta:- The Tourism Ministry of Indonesia plans to develop West Sumatra as a halal tourist hub to attract more tourists from rich Muslim countries, …
Amadeus’ Study Highlights The Needs of Halal Travellers
DUBAI, UAE – “Halal Travel 2016”, a report conducted by UK-based research firm Context Consulting and commissioned by Amadeus, was presented at …
Indonesia Designates 10 Regions To Lure Muslim Tourists
Jakarta – Indonesia is now intensively promoting the development of halal tourism in an effort to attract tourists from Muslim nations, …
Saudi Arabian Airlines Seeks $1.3bn Sukuk To Expand Fleet
National carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is seeking to raise 5 billion riyals ($1.3 billion) via the first tranche of a sukuk isuance …
Malaysia, UAE, Turkey Become Top Travel Destinations For Muslim Tourists
According to the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2016 issued recently, Malaysia, UAE, and Turkey become top three …
Thailand Gets First Halal Hotel
Bangkok: – RECOGNISING the immense potential of a market of 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide, the new 242-room Al Meroz Hotel, which soft-opened in …
Tourism Grows Steadily In MEA Region
The Middle East and Africa region is more focused than ever on developing its hospitality infrastructure with 538 hotels totaling 151,771 rooms under …
Taiwan Beefs Up Efforts To Attract Muslim Visitors
For many Muslims, travelling to a non-Muslim country can be difficult because of the difficulties in finding halal (permissible) cuisine, finding …
Philippines Accelerates Plans To Develop Halal Tourism
The Philippines is accelerating its plans to position itself as one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists.
The Philippine …
Konnichiwa Halal – As Japan Opens Its Arms To Muslims
I was speaking at a conference at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, which brings a three-year project to an end that was sponsored by Gurunavi Food …
Oman To Establish First Budget Airline
Muscat: – Oman plans to establish its first budget airline to boost tourism as the plunge in global oil prices encourages the country to …
Halal Tourism Gets Wider Push In Southeast Asia
AS THE Muslim travel market becomes a growing force worldwide, ASEAN countries are developing new strategic directions in a bid to wrestle a bigger …