2023 Halal in Travel Award Winners Announced

SINGAPORE – Step into the realm of exceptional travel experiences as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of the 2023 Halal in Travel Award Winners, who have redefined the landscape of Halal-friendly tourism. The Third Halal In Travel Global Summit, a distinguished platform that sets the benchmark for excellence in the Halal travel industry, recently concluded with a sparkling awards ceremony. The much-anticipated Halal In Travel Awards honored a total of 16 winners in three well-thought-out categories, recognizing their relentless dedication to the rapidly growing market of Muslim travelers.

The Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index Awards celebrated destinations that have gone the extra mile in fostering a hospitable environment for Muslim tourists. Here are the illustrious winners:

• Top Muslim-friendly Destination of The Year: Indonesia & Malaysia (Joint Winners)
• Top Muslim-friendly Destination of The Year (Non-OIC): Singapore
• Muslim Women-friendly Destination of The Year: Malaysia
• Emerging Muslim-friendly Destination of The Year (Non-OIC): The Philippines
• Most Accessible Destination of The Year by Air: Türkiye
• Sustainable Destination of The Year: Japan
• Stakeholder Awareness Campaign of The Year: Indonesia

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For clarity, Non-OIC refers to countries that are not members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.

The second category, Muslim-friendly Service Provider Awards, paid homage to entities that have surpassed the norm in providing exemplary services tailored to the preferences of Muslim tourists.

• Muslim-friendly Hotel Chain of The Year: Shaza Hotels, United Arab Emirates
• Muslim-friendly Hotel of The Year: Wome Deluxe, Antalya, Türkiye
• Muslim-friendly Cruise Line of The Year: Resorts World Cruises – Genting Dream Cruise Ship, Singapore
• Muslim-friendly Tour Operator of The Year: Holiday Bosnia
• Muslim-friendly Game Reserve and National Park of The Year: Aquila Private Game Reserve and Spa, Cape Town, South Africa
• Halal Travel Tour Guide of The Year: Abdul Maalik Tailor, London, United Kingdom

Lastly, the HalalTrip Travellers Choice Awards served to galvanize and enrapture those in quest of Halal-compliant travel adventures.

• Most Promising Muslim-friendly City Destination of The Year (Non-OIC): Taipei City, Taiwan
• Islamic Heritage City Destination of The Year: Khiva, Uzbekistan
• Halal Travel Marketing Campaign of The Year: Málaga, Spain

Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of CrescentRating and Halaltrip, eloquently expressed his commendations, “We would like to congratulate all the winners for their exceptional commitment and invite the global travel industry to continue working towards creating more inclusive and welcoming experiences for Muslim travelers.”

The awards were bestowed at the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2023, an avant-garde event committed to fueling expansion, innovation, and inclusivity in the global travel and tourism industry. This Summit is a clarion call for collaboration and the pursuit of excellence in catering to a diverse audience in an ever-evolving travel landscape. Join us in applauding the innovation and dedication of the 2023 Halal in Travel Award Winners, as they continue to shape the future of travel by providing extraordinary Halal-friendly experiences that resonate with the needs and aspirations of Muslim travelers worldwide.