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 …
Tourism
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 …
Malaysia Braces For A Rise In Medical Tourism From Gulf, Muslim Countries
Malaysia is strategically focusing on attracting medical tourists from the Gulf and other affluent Muslim countries to boost its medical tourism …
World’s First Hotel Standard For Muslim Travellers Launches Today
Salam Standard offers Muslim travelers an innovative and comprehensive reference tool to select accommodations that align with their Islamic …
A ‘Halal Tourism’ Market Emerges As Businesses Seek To Cater To Wealthy Muslim Travelers
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – A rental company in Orlando, Florida, is offering “halal vacation homes” with curtained pool decks and …
Tourism Malaysia Focuses on the Halal Segment
The global tourism industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, with an increasing focus on catering to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers. As a global …
Lack Of Halal Food Discourages Muslim Tourists In Manila
I had Muslim friends from abroad visit Manila a couple of weeks ago. Their complaint: no halal food. It seems they asked for a salad with no pork. …
How Halal Tourism Is Travelling In The Right Direction
A dedicated “halal cruise” is the latest in a stream of tourism offerings being marketed directly towards Muslim travellers, as global companies …
HalalTrip Launches Mobile App To Drive Muslim Tourism Globally
HalalTrip, one of the world’s biggest online travel agents for Halal travel, today announced the launch of their new app, making place discovery and …
World Islamic Travel Summit To Debut In Abu Dhabi
The World Islamic Travel Summit (WITS15), the largest showcase of Halal travel & tourism solutions, is to debut in Abu Dhabi city, the capital of …
First Thailand Halal Assembly To Help Boost Trade, Travel With Islamic World
BANGKOK – An estimated 5,000 delegates are expected to meet in Bangkok between 28 – 30 December for the first “Thailand Halal Assembly …
Brahim’s Dewina Group Tapping Japan Tourism Market
Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies is leading the charge in Japan’s efforts to accommodate the growing Muslim tourism market, especially with the …
Vietnam Vying For Muslim Travelers
Vietnam, a country renowned for its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, is increasingly becoming a destination of choice for Muslim travelers …
Dubai Welcomes More Alcohol-Free Hotels
The development of dry hotels (hotels that do not serve alcohol) in Dubai has continued to flourish, underpinned by the city’s strategic efforts …
Marbella Becomes A Market Leader In Islamic Tourism In Spain
MARBELLA’s Hotel Alanda has received recognition for its efforts to cater for Arab guests by becoming Spain’s first ever certified ‘Halal-friendly’ …
France Becomes Top European Destination Among Muslim Visitors
France has emerged as the most desirable travel destination in Europe by Muslim tourists, particularly among Malaysian travelers, according to a poll …
HTC Explores Prospects Of Halal Tourism In Maldives
A Maldivian has spoken at the first international Islamic conference held on Islamic tourism, known as the Halal Tourism Conference (HTC).
The Islamic …