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Salam Standard has launched the Premium Hotel Classification scheme which rates hotels based on their number and standard of Muslim-friendly facilities and services, with an emphasis on rigorous hotel checks and audits. The scheme – which classifies hotels under Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum tiers – aims to improve quality, standards and transparency for Muslim …
(MENAFN – #Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Speakers at a seminar on “Emergence of Halal Tourism: How #Bangladesh can benefit” at Pan Pacific Sonargaon on April 1, held on the sidelines of US-Bangla Travel Mart-2017 suggested that #Bangladesh tap this fast emerging tourism segment by marketing itself as a Muslim-friendly destination. The term “Muslim friendly” is …
During the auspicious occasion of the International Advisory Board of World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF IAP) meeting held Eden Bleu Hotel in Seychelles on April 12, 2017 which is co-hosted by the FORSEAA (Forum of Small Medium Economic AFRICA ASEAN), Mr. Nico Barito Secretary General FORSEAA has invited Mr. Alain St.Ange, former Minister of Tourism, …
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism industry players are encouraged to implement the syariah-compliant and Muslim-friendly concept to attract more Muslim tourists to the country. Deputy Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said this was in line with Malaysia being known as a Muslim-friendly tourist destination and also because of the high purchasing power of tourists …
The Ministry of Tourism in Kenya has backed rallying calls by the private sector for development guidelines for Sharia-compliant products in the hospitality industry. The country lacks a regulatory framework for Halal food and facilities. This has seen Kenya miss out on the growing Halal tourism globally, a forum in Nairobi heard yesterday. Tourism CS …
Beaufort: Tourism industry players in the State who have yet to receive the halal certificate from the Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) have been urged to do so immediately. State Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Kamarlin Ombi said it was to attract more Muslim tourists from countries such as the Middle East …
Dubai Municipality has approved the guidelines for Islamic hotel standards in Dubai. The guidelines will also look at the terms and conditions of the hotel in the city as well as the specifications of construction. The idea behind introducing these guidelines is to ensure that hotels will meet the required Sharia standards and highlight the …
Davao, Philippines – The Universal Islamic Center Foundation is set to exhibit Philippine Halal Trade and Tourism Expo this coming May 5-7 in a mall here. Marilou Ampuan, founder of the UICF said the expo will be showcasing halal food, products and tourism related services. Ampuan said Halal service, in relation to tourism, will not …
Bangladesh needs to take steps to grab a slice of the fast-growing halal tourism pie, travel experts said. Halal tourism is a subcategory of tourism that is geared towards Muslim families who abide by rules of Islam. Some examples of halal tourism include the availability of places of worships in shopping centres and major tourism …
Dubai Municipality has issued an administrative decision approving the Guideline for Islamic Hotels Standards in Dubai and to implement its conditions, requirements and instructions, based on the local order on the organisation of construction work in the Emirate. The administrative decision also approved the terms and conditions as well as the specifications of construction. “The international …
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) and five Indonesian strategic partners have signed an exclusive partnership agreement program in the field of health tourism. The institution is keen to adopt a more strategic approach to provide services to visitors from Indonesia arriving in the country to seek medical treatment, Director of …
MUSLIM travellers can now visit Taipei without worrying about halal facilities as the city is fast becoming a Muslim-friendly destination. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia representative James Chang Chi-Ping said necessary facilities are now easily accessible throughout the city. “Over 100 hotels and restaurants in Taiwan have received halal certification, of which 45 …
SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Diversifying South Korea’s repertoire of visitors amid continued threats from China, the Korea Tourism Organization is planning to attract 1.2 million tourists from Muslim countries this year, up from what was roughly 980,000 in 2016. Last year’s number was a 33-percent increase from 2015. Of the visitors, 740,000 were …
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The bidding results for parties who would operate the Tomb of the Prophet Moses (Nabi Musa) near Jericho are expected to be announced March 28, according to the Religious Endowments and Affairs Ministry. The Palestinian Tourism Ministry launched restoration and rehabilitation activities of the tomb Feb. 26 in cooperation with the …
While Muslim, or “modest”, fashion is a new phenomenon in Japan, halal products have been on the menu here for some years now. Japan Tourism Board figures show a record-high number of visitors to Japan last year – more than 24 million people – says Tomoyuki Iizuka of the market research company Yano Research Institute. …
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The United States is the biggest global beneficiary of the Muslim tourism market, according to a report published by halal travel firm Salam Standard. Although, the US captures 25% of global Islamic tourism market, the number may steadily decrease at least temporarily or permanently, depending on the outcome of the upcoming US elections next year. …
Tokyo: -The rapid growth in consumption by inbound tourists, a boon for the retail industry at a time when domestic consumption remains weak, is losing steam even as the number of visitors to Japan keeps rising. This can be explained with a variety of reasons, including the yen’s recent strength, decelerating growth in China and …
Halal tourism is not just halal food and facilities but there is a lot to offer and explore, according to an industry expert. Halal tourism is around 10 per cent of the total travel market at the moment but its growing fast, founder of Sandala Journeys Suhail Shaikh told Khaleej Times during an interview. …
MICE organisers and guests looking to host their events at Amara Singapore now have the option to enjoy an array of Halal-certified menus which are exclusively prepared and served from its events kitchen. The hotel’s events kitchen was awarded a Halal-certification by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) in the first quarter of 2016. With escalating …
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 2015, the Japan Tourism Agency said Wednesday. Tourists from Malaysia, Indonesia and other Muslim countries also increased considerably. Numbers leaped an estimated 26.7 percent for the period, to 14.01 …
Osaka:- A travel agency based in Osaka city is offering tours in Japan catering specifically to Muslim visitors – a growing segment of inbound travellers from abroad – featuring a visit to a mosque, halal food and an attendant adhering to Islam. Miyako International Tourist Co says its most popular route starts from Tokyo and …
Pattaya, Thailand:- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration in Thailand aims to promote Pattaya as a Halal food destination to attract more Muslim tourists from ASEAN and other Muslim countries. DASTA’s Office of Designated Area 3 (Pattaya City and Vicinity) acting managing director, Thiti Chantaengphol, said DASTA will cooperate with the Nern Plub Wan community in …
Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents (Matta) Muslim Travel Dialogue recently conducted a seminar in Kuala Lumpur to stress the need of understanding Muslim travelers` needs. In order to tap into the market, Matta chairman (Government Liaison/ Muslim Travel), Datuk Yaacob Haji Hussin said the travel operators first have to understand the Muslim traveller’s …
