Tourism

In recent years, Bosnia and Herzegovina has witnessed a significant increase in the construction of villas and houses with swimming pools, …

Every year, millions of Muslims embark on a sacred pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, known as Hajj. It is a spiritual journey that forms one of the …

Saudi Arabia has witnessed a remarkable surge in both domestic and international visits in 2022, with an impressive 93 million visitors spending a …

Imagine a world where exhilarating escapades and heart-pumping exploits harmoniously blend with Islamic principles, forming the perfect fusion of …

Although people of the Islamic faith account for only 0.1 percent of the population in Latin America, the region is home to beautiful mosques and …

Traveling is an exciting and enriching experience, providing individuals with the opportunity to explore new cultures, cuisines, and destinations. For …

After more than two years under some of the world’s tightest border controls, Japan is once again open for business. Tourist spots are packed. Hotels …

As a Muslim traveler, you want to immerse yourself in the local culture and history of your destination, without breaking the bank. With so many …

Saudi Arabia has emerged as the Arab country with the most tourists in the first nine months of 2022, with 18 million visitors to the country. Figures …

After years in which the Covid pandemic turned the storied “Rose City” into a ghost town, the father of seven is back at work, offering …

Dubai saw 15-year hotel occupancy highs as it continued to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022, say analysts from KPMG. In its Dubai …

Turkey is a leading holiday destination for British travelers. Holidaymakers looking for inspiration might want to book a trip to a very special …

Halal tourism refers to travel that is compliant with Islamic principles and laws. This includes the provision of Halal food, the separation of men …

Many Muslims frequently travel for work, pleasure, or religious reasons. It allows Muslims to travel to new places, meet new people, and learn about …

Jordan and Palestine have resumed tourism cooperation after a two-year disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Jordanian Ambassador to …

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) presented Japan as a destination for gastronomy (food) tourism at the 7th UNWTO World Forum on …

Pakistan Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has urged UAE investors and business leaders to look into investment possibilities in …

Indian-held Kashmir is still bleeding despite the influx of tourists from other parts of India and beyond.  Kashmiris have been living in fear for the …

What is the definition of travel in Islam? What are the rules for traveling in our religion? What do Quran and Sunnah say about travel? When does a …

In the dusty plains of present-day Sindh in southern Pakistan lie the remains of one of the world’s most impressive ancient cities that most …

Today (Sunday, Nov 20, 2022) , the world’s largest sporting event kicks off when hosts Qatar meets South America’s Ecuador. Besides the excitement on …

Indonesia continues to encourage the tourism sector, especially the development of globally competitive tourism villages, in a bid to boost foreign …

This is a tough time for budget travelers as even cheap flights have become quite expensive now. Although airlines started operating at full capacity …

Indonesia launched on Tuesday a “second home visa” program that will allow foreigners to stay and work in the country for five to 10 …

If you’re looking for a warm European getaway this autumn, look no further than Turkey. This is a message for Europeans who are looking for …

Travelers expected to deliver sorely needed 5 trillion yen ($35bn) boost to the world’s third-largest economy. Eager to admire colorful foliage, eat …

An expanding population of young and technology-savvy Muslim travelers will impact Halal tourism development in the coming years, noted the eighth …

The Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac) is targeting to receive 900,000 Muslim tourists this year. “Following the reopening of the country’s …

Indonesia and Azerbaijan have agreed to increase cooperation in the trade and halal tourism industry, Azernews reports citing Antaranews. The …

MALAYSIA has maintained its top spot as the preferred halal tourist destination in the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) …

There are more than 57 Muslim countries around the world. However, only a handful of these earns a reasonable income from their tourism industries. …

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 …

Malaysian tourism industry players will hold roadshows in five countries in the Middle East next month to woo back tourists. Middle Eastern tourists, …

Malaysia has been ranked among the top five Muslim-friendly travel destinations around the world, according to a new global economic report. The State …

Severely weakened yen and pent-up travel demand could drive a tourism boom, says financial analyst Peter Tasker. Japan financial commentator and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 has recently launched Maldives Halal Travel (MHT); along with its platform of products including the Maldives Halal Travel Magazine. The …

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is expanding its tourism offerings to Nigerian tourists to include leisure, education, wellness and other touristic …

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, …

After being closed to foreign travelers for more than 18 months, Malaysia is opening its borders to fully vaccinated tourists in November. The country …

According to a study by the Management Department of the University of Turin led by Paolo Biancone and Silvana Secinaro, Italy has “no overall …

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 …

Saudi Arabia starts welcoming vaccinated tourists. The country announced on Friday that it would reopen its borders to fully vaccinated foreign …

  Solo travel is a rewarding, life-changing experience that is on a lot of people’s bucket lists, but it has its challenges. As a female, you may …

Indonesia has huge potential to develop halal tourism, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, said at the 2021 Virtual …

Is the Halal tourism sector recovering amid the COVID-19 pandemic? What is the Halal tourism recovery plan? How can we rebuild Halal tourism for the …

Have you thought of traveling to other countries in 2021 and beyond? Many Muslims would love to travel around the world to explore new destinations …

Boosting the level of locals in the private sector is key to Oman’s national development goals Around 10 percent of workers in Oman’s tourism …

Migrant workers and local converts are swelling the ranks of Japan’s small but significant Muslim community. Before the pandemic started …

Turkey’s cabinet will discuss adopting a tighter lockdown on Monday as President Tayyip Erdogan tries to prevent a second lost year of tourism …

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund will help finance a 1.3 billion-riyal ($346.7 million) project in the holy city of Medina together with Riyad …

The Indonesian Haj Fund Management Agency (BPKH) is planning to invest in Saudi Arabia to help Indonesian pilgrims who want to go on the haj or umrah …

In terms of sustainable tourism standards and green transformations, Kazakhstan ranked 62nd on the global ranking covering 99 countries, according to …

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved a range of initiatives to assist firms and individuals operating in support of Islamic pilgrimages of Hajj …

In an attempt to stay relevant and appeal to Taiwan’s growing number of Muslim residents and international visitors in recent years, Taiwan`s Night …

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced a fresh redesign of its Thailand Muslim Friendly App that caters to Muslim visitors from the …

The halal tourism industry is slowly recovering from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia-Pacific. According to STR, a division of …

Six months ago, the global tourism industry was celebrating a record year for travel. Now, it’s decimated and facing a recovery that could take …

Ghostly airports, countless flight cancellations, shops and restaurants closed, and a limited number of passengers: all this may have been an …

The coronavirus outbreak is set to wipe out more than $10 billion from Indonesia’s tourism revenue this year as leisure travel comes to a …

Madrid:- The deadly coronavirus epidemic will cost world tourism at least $22 billion owing to a drop in spending by Chinese tourists, the head of the …

In the past two decades, the travel landscape has significantly changed in GCC countries. But, the concept of luxury has remained a vital element of …

Travel agencies and other companies related to the hospitality industry around the globe are fast embracing new trends in the global halal travel …

UAE-based hotel group TIME hotels is targeting investment opportunities in Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan as part of its international expansion …

How to attract Muslim tourists to Taiwan in the year 2020 and beyond? The answer to this question may not be as straightforward in the wake of the …

Jannah Hotels & Resorts has announced an array of offers and packages to support Expo 2020 Dubai across all its properties. The brand will offer …

In the effort to attract high-spending tourists states often look overseas. That’s a good idea — international visitors typically spend more than …

Since 2016, the ongoing political and economic crisis in Turkey has caused tourist numbers to plummet, especially those driven by western travelers. …

In recent years halal tourism has grown substantially and occupies an important segment of international tourism. Statistical data shows that the …

The Global Islamic Economy Indicator (GIEI) is an annual ranking of the Islamic Economy pillars – of which travel is a key pillar – and is part …

Taiwanese travel e-commerce platform, KKDay, has announced it is expanding its footprint to Malaysia. With the launch of platform, CEO Ming Chen wants …

This year’s Arabian Travel Market witnessed a 10 per cent increase in visitors from the GCC and a 7 per cent increase in international visitors to the …

The Philippines is expecting a 15 to 20 percent increase in the number of Qatari visitors this year while setting a target of seven to eight million …

Global Muslim Travel Index 2017 shows Qatar is one of top 10 Muslim-friendly tourist destinations among 48 OIC member countries included in the …

Jakarta: – Based on the study by the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Tourist Index (GMTI) 2017 officially released in Jakarta, Indonesia ranks …

Taiwan is a beautiful island country layered with the heritage of Taiwanese aboriginals, Dutch, Spanish and Chinese in a beautiful cultural amalgam of …

In a survey last year of the world’s most Muslim-friendly countries for travelers, Korea ranked 54th out of 130 countries, falling far behind the …

The government has instructed five ministries and Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization to form a taskforce whose sole …

TEHRAN – The deputy culture and tourism minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan has held talks with provincial authorities of East Azarbaijan in …

The burgeoning islamic economy is one of the fastest growing segments of the global financial industry, driven mostly by the key Islamic principles …

(MENAFN – #Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka : Speakers at a seminar on “Emergence of Halal Tourism: How #Bangladesh can benefit” at Pan …

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism industry players are encouraged to implement the syariah-compliant and Muslim-friendly concept to attract more Muslim tourists …

The Ministry of Tourism in Kenya has backed rallying calls by the private sector for development guidelines for Sharia-compliant products in the …

Beaufort: Tourism industry players in the State who have yet to receive the halal certificate from the Malaysia Islamic Development Department (Jakim) …

Dubai Municipality has approved the guidelines for Islamic hotel standards in Dubai. The guidelines will also look at the terms and conditions of 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 …

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 …

Dubai Municipality has issued an administrative decision approving the Guideline for Islamic Hotels Standards in Dubai and to implement its …

Jakarta (ANTARA News) – The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) and five Indonesian strategic partners have signed an exclusive …

MUSLIM travellers can now visit Taipei without worrying about halal facilities as the city is fast becoming a Muslim-friendly destination. Taipei …

SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Diversifying South Korea’s repertoire of visitors amid continued threats from China, the Korea Tourism Organization …

A general view of the the holy mosque of Nabi Musa where the tomb of Prophet Moses is placed, surround by the desert near the West Bank town of …

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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. …

Tokyo: -The rapid growth in consumption by inbound tourists, a boon for the retail industry at a time when domestic consumption remains weak, is …

  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 …

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 …

Osaka:- A travel agency based in Osaka city is offering tours in Japan catering specifically to Muslim visitors – a growing segment of inbound …

Pattaya, Thailand:- Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration in Thailand aims to promote Pattaya as a Halal food destination to attract …

Malaysian Association of Tours and Travel Agents (Matta) Muslim Travel Dialogue recently conducted a seminar in Kuala Lumpur to stress the need of …

Jakarta:- The Tourism Ministry of Indonesia plans to develop West Sumatra as a halal tourist hub to attract more tourists from rich Muslim countries, …

DUBAI, UAE – “Halal Travel 2016”, a report conducted by UK-based research firm Context Consulting and commissioned by Amadeus, was presented  at …

Jakarta – Indonesia is now intensively promoting the development of halal tourism in an effort to attract tourists from Muslim nations, …

According to the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2016 issued recently, Malaysia, UAE, and Turkey become top three …

Tokyo:- With Japan determined to increase the number of foreign tourists to the country by 2020 when it hosts the Olympic Games, the government plans …

GEORGE TOWN:— Malaysia is a favorite destination for Muslims, especially those from the Middle East, due to its favorable culture, said Islamic …

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 …

For many Muslims, travelling to a non-Muslim country can be difficult because of the difficulties in finding halal (permissible) cuisine, finding …

The Philippines is accelerating its plans to position itself as one of the world’s preferred destinations for Muslim tourists. The Philippine …

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the kingdom’s national carrier, plans to raise as much as 5 billion riyals ($1.33 billion) in Islamic bonds …

Indonesia gears up to lure more foreign visitors as 2016 commences. Taking part in one of the recognized expositions in the European market, …

Muscat: – Oman plans to establish its first budget airline to boost tourism as the plunge in global oil prices encourages the country to …

AS THE Muslim travel market becomes a growing force worldwide, ASEAN countries are developing new strategic directions in a bid to wrestle a bigger …

International tourist arrivals grew by 4.4% in 2015 to reach a total of 1,184 million in 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. …

THE Philippines hopes to court more Muslim travellers by having at least 50 establishments in Manila, Cebu, Boracay and Davao to become …

Penang is on track in establishing itself as a premier halal hub with plans to boost travel guides for the benefit of Muslim travellers, Chief …

RIYADH: Indonesia is working on plans to attract more tourists from the Middle East, including the Kingdom, and has set itself the target of hosting …

The aroma of Arab food permeates the atmosphere, restaurants displaying halal food banners are everywhere, women wearing hijab and men with beards are …

Faeez Fadhlillah, the brainchild behind Salam Standard, explains how the online hotel reference tool for Muslim travellers caters to a lucrative …

Seoul – The recent data shows a massive surge in Muslim tourists in South Korea and the country’s state-run food agency recently launched …

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – A rental company in Orlando, Florida, is offering “halal vacation homes” with curtained pool decks and …

Labour MP Joe Farrugia suggested today that Malta should promote Halal Tourism as a way to attract Muslim tourists. Speaking in parliament, he said …

The UAE has been missing out on a huge opportunity in the burgeoning halal tourism market, which is growing at double the rate of conventional …

The World Halal Travel Summit & Exhibition (WHTS15) opened today in Abu Dhabi. Present at the three-day trade show, exclusively supported by Abu …

Recent statistics from Tourism Malaysia state that in 2014, Malaysia received a total of 19,772 tourists from UAE, signifying a drop of 0.3% compared …

Muslim travellers spent a total of $36.3bn on shopping while travelling in the world’s top cities in 2014 and a further $26.1bn on dining, with total …

SAPPORO: Eager to attract more Muslim tourists, Japan’s Hokkaido Island wants to work with Malaysia’s Halal Industry Development Cor­poration (HDC) to …

HalalBooking.com announces record sales growth ahead of World Halal Travel Summit in Abu Dhabi The popularity of Muslim-friendly holidays is soaring …

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. …

Cities from the Asia-Pacific region have today been named as the world’s top shopping destinations for Muslim tourists, according to MasterCard and …

The inaugural World Halal Travel Summit & Exhibition takes place in the UAE capital this month, with 6,000 trade professionals, more than 200 …

Night falls in Granada. Badiaa Lafdaili and Said Jellal leave their bags at the hotel and head out into the Andalusian city to explore. The Moroccan …

Nestled along the Red Sea coastline, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s second-largest city, has steadily emerged as a major tourism and commercial hub. …