Is Japan Ready To Accept Foreign Tourists?
Hiroshi Kawaguchi, the operator of a tour company in Kyoto, felt a wave of relief at the news that Japan would welcome the return of foreign tourists …
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Malaysia To Launch Campaign To Attract Tourists From Middle East
Malaysian tourism industry players will hold roadshows in five countries in the Middle East next month to woo back tourists.
Middle Eastern tourists, …
Malaysia Ranks Among Top 5 Muslim-Friendly Global Travel Destinations
Malaysia has been ranked among the top five Muslim-friendly travel destinations around the world, according to a new global economic report.
The State …
Saudi Arabia Will Allow a Million Hajj Pilgrims To Visit Mecca This Year
The move, while falling short of reinstating normal Hajj conditions, offered hopeful news for many Muslims outside the kingdom who have been barred …
Weaker Yen May Help Boost Tourism in Japan
Japan, known for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and world-class cuisine, is on the brink of a significant tourism boost, thanks to …
Bali Expecting Waves of Travelers After Only 45 Tourists Came in 2021
in 2021 only 45 foreign tourists visited Bali after Indonesia closed its borders almost the whole year to prevent the spread of COVID-19, as other …
What is the Economic Contribution of Tourism?
Tourism plays an important role in the development of local and regional economies everywhere in the world. It has a direct positive impact on the …
Indonesia Expects 3.6 Million Tourists in 2022
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said he expects around 1.8 to 3.6 million foreign tourists to visit Indonesia this year if the …
Tourist Spots Globally Have a New Message: Come Back
For nearly two years, countries around the world struggled with a complete halt in tourism-related revenues. But, now most of them are calling foreign …
Best Hotels to Visit in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Hands down, Makkah is one of the most valuable real estates in the world!
A good-priced hotel can be hard to find when traveling around Makkah as it …
What is the Future of Umrah & Hajj 2022?
The wait is over! Muslims since the beginning of 2020 have had to lay aside their hopes of traveling to Mecca and Madina for Hajj and Umrah purposes. …
Will Halal Tourism Grow in 2022?
Will Halal tourism boost in 2022? We tend to think so. Why? There are quite a few reasons to believe that. Hotel operators in various countries are …
Can Indonesia Become a Hub for Global Health Tourism?
Can health tourism in Indonesia take off? Flying abroad for treatment has become commonplace in many parts of the world. But, the question is whether …
Maldives Plans To Attract Muslim Travelers From GCC
Maldives has recently launched Maldives Halal Travel (MHT); along with its platform of products including the Maldives Halal Travel Magazine. The …
Malaysia’s Travel Fair MATTA Attracts Large Crowds
A two-day travel fair aimed at reviving the tourism industry kicked off on Saturday at the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The …
Jordan Offers Nigerians Halal Tourism, Other Options for Visits
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is expanding its tourism offerings to Nigerian tourists to include leisure, education, wellness and other touristic …
Brazilian City to Become Halal Tourist Destination
The city of Foz do Iguaçu, a top travel destination in Brazil, welcomed more than 2 million visitors in 2019, most of them drawn to the Iguaçu Falls, …
Italy Has No Halal Hospitality Network To Attract Muslim Tourists
According to a study by the Management Department of the University of Turin led by Paolo Biancone and Silvana Secinaro, Italy has “no overall …
Indonesia Reopening Its Doors To Foreign Tourists
Indonesia will allow international flights to begin landing at the airport on Bali island next week as it weighs reopening the country to foreign …
The Post Covid-19 Halal Travel Market
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, in 2020 international air travel declined by 75.6% and domestic travel declined by 48.8%. world-wide. According …
Asia Center For Tourism Launched To Enhance Tourism Industry
DHS Hospitality Academy Sdn. Bhd. in collaboration with Speed Training Sdn. Bhd and I Portal live launched the ASIA CENTER FOR TOURISM (ACT) on …
Experiencing Halal Travel in the Age of COVID-19 & Beyond
Countries across the world are facing another year of reduced tourism. The unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the sector hard. …
Southeast Asia To Develop Common Standards To Promote Muslim-Friendly Tourism
Malaysia is keen to collaborate with the travel industry in Indonesia and Thailand to develop a common set of Muslim-friendly tourism standards in …
What Should You Know Before Traveling To Turkey During Pandemic?
What should you know before traveling to Turkey during the pandemic? Well, that question might be important for would-be travelers to the country and …