Get ready for an unprecedented confluence of global thought leaders at this year’s Halal In Travel Global Summit, set to reveal key trends shaping the Muslim travel market. From May 30 to June 1, 2023, over 50 distinguished speakers from 16 countries will grace the stage, offering insights across 18 thought-provoking sessions over three action-filled days.
Our speaker lineup includes a diverse mix of industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers, representing notable entities such as the Málaga Tourism Board, Department of Tourism Philippines, Taiwan Tourism Bureau, NYC & Company, Cape Town Tourism, and the Singapore Tourism Board. Each speaker is primed to delve into the pivotal challenges and burgeoning opportunities in the Muslim travel market.
Adding more weight to our esteemed speaker list, we’ll have high-ranking government officials delivering keynote speeches. These include KH Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia; Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia; Ozodbek Nazarbekov, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan; Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia; and Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, Undersecretary, Department of Tourism Philippines.
The summit promises to be an engaging and immersive experience, with discussions covering a wide spectrum of critical topics. Sustainable tourism development, the pandemic’s repercussions on the industry, effective destination management, emergent trends in halal tourism, female Muslim travel experiences, and the transformative role of technology in travel’s future are all on the agenda. We will also spotlight the representation of Muslim women in travel tech leadership.
Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, expressed his enthusiasm for the summit, stating, “The Halal In Travel Global Summit is a unique platform fostering dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders. It addresses the needs and aspirations of the burgeoning Muslim travel market.”
He further added his excitement about discussing the potential of artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, for revolutionizing the travel industry, emphasizing its power to enhance the travel experience through personalized, efficient, and accessible services.
Among the summit’s notable highlights will be the unveiling of the eagerly awaited Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023 report. An invaluable resource for stakeholders developing strategies based on destination rankings, the report will reveal key insights into the recovery of Muslim visitor arrivals in 2022 and future growth predictions. Moreover, this year’s report will spotlight the top Muslim Women Friendly destinations.
Also taking center stage at the event will be the Halal in Travel (HIT) Awards 2023. These prestigious accolades recognize over 30 exemplary contributions across various categories, such as Muslim-friendly Hotel Chain of The Year, Muslim-friendly Restaurant Chain of The Year, Muslim-friendly Airline of The Year, and Halal Travel Marketing Campaign of The Year.
“We are delighted to present the second edition of the Halal In Travel Awards, a testament to our commitment to recognizing and celebrating achievements and innovation in the Halal travel sector,” says Fazal Bahardeen, the CEO of Crescentrating & HalalTrip.
In addition, the 3rd edition of HalalTrip40 will applaud 40 exceptional individuals from more than 10 countries for their outstanding contributions to various domains. Their commendable achievements in society, culture, entrepreneurship, academia, philanthropy, and more will be highlighted, inspiring the global Muslim community.
With CrescentRating at the helm, the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2023 promises to be a groundbreaking event. By fostering knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, the summit seeks to catalyze the Halal travel industry.
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