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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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Sputnik InternationalEnglish
Russia took 44th place in the ranking of the most popular Muslim travel destinations, according to the 2017 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) jointly compiled by MasterCard and CrescentRating. Compared with last year’s list, Russia improved its position by five places.
Skift
From a U.S. travel ban impacting six Muslim-majority countries and populist sentiments sweeping Europe, many Muslim travelers aren’t sure what to expect at airports or in destinations in either region.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
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 global average in terms of halal dining, prayer room availability and language access.
South China Morning Post
From hotels with segregated swimming pools to jelly made from seaweed instead of pig bones, Buddhist Thailand is chasing halal gold as it welcomes Muslim visitors and touts its wares to the Islamic world.
muslimvillage.com
And although South Africa is considered a non–organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) destination, Cape Town is one of Africa's leading Halaal tourism destinations and the...
Il Fatto QuotidianoItalian
Mentre Donald Trump chiude le porte ai paesi arabi, l’Asean le spalanca. Le 10 nazioni del Sudest asiatico che compongono l’organizzazione regionale si dicono pronte a capitalizzare le recenti restrizioni sugli ingressi negli Stati Uniti volute dal neopresidente americano. Il blocco prevede – oltre alla sospensione dell’accoglienza ai rifugiati per 120 giorni e ai siriani “sine …
telegraph.co.uk
President Trump’s decision to ban citizens of seven mainly Muslim nations from visiting the US has “cast a shadow” over the country’s tourism industry.
thedailyvox.co.za
Muslim travellers make up a massive percentage in the global tourism sector – and people are starting to take notice. According to the 2015 Global Muslim Travel Index by Singapore-based halal travel specialist CrescentRating and MasterCard, this sector was worth $145-billion in 2014, with 108 million Muslim travellers. It is expected to grow to $200 billion in 2020, with Muslim travellers set to increase to 150-million that year.
techinasia.com
According to FoodNavigator, the global halal market is currently worth US$1.1 trillion and is forecasted to grow to over US$1.6 trillion by 2018. Moreover, according to Halal Research Council, halal food and other Muslim-focused markets are growing at double-digit rates in almost all Muslim-majority countries and even in Muslim-minority ones. According to World Finance, the global Muslim market is also growing outside of halal food at a combined total of over US$3 trillion in gross income.
Arab News
JEDDAH: Turkey’s tourism sector has been hit hard by the string of terror attacks across the country, with the number of flight reservations from the Middle East for early 2017 down an estimated 16 percent.The nightclub shooting rampage in Istanbul, in which 39 people were killed, is the latest of several Daesh-linked attacks in the country.The UAE on Monday warned its citizens against traveling to Turkey in the wake of the New Year’s Day attack.
The Media Line
Mish Tazin, a 24 year-old Muslim woman who works as a brand ambassador in London, had never traveled alone. One late night, while browsing Facebook, she came across a post about a Productive Muslim Retreat to Sri Lanka, which described itself as “the world’s first ever Halal personal development retreat.”
Travel Weekly Asia
Think of Ms Yosita Oramahi as the face of a nascent but growing niche market — the Muslim business traveller...The findings emerged in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Business Traveller (MBT) Insights 2016.
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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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