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CrescentRating's founder and CEO presented international expertise on halal tourism development at a conference in Hue City alongside experts from Malaysia, Singapore and Islamic scholars.
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Discover the latest Muslim travel trends with the July 2023 Muslim Travel Intent Tracker (MTIT) score reaching a record high of 82.7. This surge indicates a significant increase in travel intent among Muslim consumers, with 57.7% expressing their desire to travel this month. The MTIT, launched by HalalTrip, provides valuable insights into the preferences and plans of Muslim travelers. With a higher MTIT score reflecting stronger inclination and readiness to travel, the rising scores demonstrate a positive shift in travel behavior post-pandemic. Explore the evolving needs and destination preferences of Muslim travelers, including popular choices like Saudi Arabia, the UK, Spain, Japan, USA, Australia, and Canada. Stay informed about current trends and uncover growth opportunities in the Muslim travel market with the MTIT, a valuable tool for industry professionals.
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Bank Indonesia has invited Crescentrating and PPHI to speak as panelists in the IMTI 2023 Workshop.
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Discover the highlights of the prestigious Halal In Travel Global Summit 2023, where exceptional destinations, service providers, and marketing campaigns were honored for their commitment to serving the Muslim travel market. From top Muslim-friendly destinations and sustainable practices to outstanding hospitality experiences, this article encapsulates the remarkable achievements celebrated at the awards ceremony, driving inclusivity and innovation in the global travel and tourism industry.
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Discover the latest insights from the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2023, revealing Indonesia and Malaysia as the top destinations for Muslim travelers worldwide. This comprehensive report analyzes data from nearly 140 countries, highlighting the increasing importance of the Halal travel segment. Explore the market potential and key criteria for Muslim-friendly destinations, and uncover the new tools designed to enhance the travel experience for this influential demographic.
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This year’s summit will host more than 50 speakers from 16 countries joining 18 sessions spread across 3 action-packed days. Industry leaders from Málaga Tourism Board, Department of Tourism Philippines, Taiwan Tourism Bureau, NYC & Company, Cape Town Tourism, Singapore Tourism Board, and many more will address some of the key challenges and opportunities in the Muslim Travel market.
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CrescentRating's founder and CEO presented international halal tourism development experiences at a workshop in Huế aimed at attracting Muslim travelers to the city.
Sài Gòn Giải PhóngVietnamese
CrescentRating's founder and CEO Fazal Bahardeen is quoted as an expert commenting on Da Nang's need to narrow the gap between market potential and destination readiness for halal tourism.
vanhoanghethuat.vnVietnamese
CrescentRating is cited as a 2023 source documenting how Halal tourism is expanding in non-Muslim countries through services such as Halal cuisine, prayer facilities, friendly accommodation, and culturally respectful environments.
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CrescentRating (Crescentrating Pte. Ltd.) is the leading authority on Halal travel and tourism. The company uses insights, industry intelligence, lifestyle, behavior and research on the needs of the Muslim traveler to deliver authoritative guidance on all aspects of Halal travel to organizations across the globe. Founded in 2008, CrescentRating services are used by every tier of the tourism industry, from government bodies and tourism agencies to hospitality service providers, to better serve the needs of the Muslim traveler. CrescentRating’s products and services include rating & accreditation, research & consultancy, training, and certification (CR Academy), industry reports, Halal-In-Travel conferences, HalalChefWorld program, destination marketing and content provisioning.
Fazal Bahardeen
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, CrescentRating
Based in Singapore
Fazal Bahardeen is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of CrescentRating. He pioneered the field of Halal travel research and accreditation, and remains the principal author of the methodologies — ACES, RIDA and the Accessible Travel Framework — that underpin how the industry now measures Muslim-friendly readiness.
Raudha Zaini
Chief Operating Officer, CrescentRating
Based in Singapore
Raudha Zaini is Chief Operating Officer at CrescentRating, responsible for the operational infrastructure that keeps research, events, accreditation and platform programs running across global markets.
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