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20 June 2026
Philippines
On 20th June 2026, Tawfiq Ikhtianto, CrescentRating's Head of Research and Capacity Building, participated in the Philippines' first Halal and Muslim-friendly tourism forum as a principal speaker to deliver two sessions: Muslim-Friendly Tourism 101 in the morning and Best Campaigns for Muslim-friendly Tourism in the afternoon.
The Philippines Department of Tourism
18 June 2026
Singapore
HalalTrip People Awards is an event that will reward and honor people who have contributed tremendously to the community and the world of Halal travel. This award will also be a platform for the winners to share their lived stories.
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17–18 June 2026
Singapore
Bringing back various stakeholders, from scholars, tourism boards, industry professionals, to social media personas, the Halal in Travel Global Summit 2026 was successfully held for two days on 17th-18th June 2026. Opened up by a keynote speech from Ion Vilcu, Director of the Affiliate Members Department at UN Tourism, HITGS had a theme of “Halal Travel 360: Connected, Conscious, Compassionate”, to serve as a summit where everyone could have the same seat to discuss the future of Halal travel, with various panel discussion topics ranging from gastronomy to what OIC destinations could learn from Non-OIC destinations. Honouring those who have made an impact on the global Muslim-friendly travel scene, the summit included Content Creator Tank, HalalTrip People Awards, and Halal in Travel Awards. However, the main event of the summit was the launch of the Global Muslim Travel Index 2026, which is now free to download.
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16 June 2026
Singapore
Content Creator Tank is an exciting competition designed to discover and elevate creative voices in the travel industry. Selected content creators will compete for the opportunity to collaborate with top destinations, showcasing their storytelling skills, creativity, and ability to engage audiences. This thrilling challenge pushes content creators to demonstrate not only their creativity and storytelling skills but also their ability to craft compelling pitches that resonate with the destinations.
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11–13 May 2026
Gyeongju and Pohang, South Korea
The PATA Annual Summit 2026 (PAS 2026), co-hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, and the Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Organization (GCTO), conducted its high-level proceedings in the cultural and industrial heartlands of Gyeongju and Pohang, South Korea. As a PATA Board member, CrescentRating participated closely across the event, chairing a panel discussion titled “Halal Travel in Transition: Building Resilient and Inclusive Destinations”, where CrescentRating released two foundational market intelligence reports: Muslim Women in Travel 2026 and Halal Travel Trends 2026 Report.
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6 May 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia
Held from May 6th to May 9th at the New International Convention & Exhibition (NICE) center in PIK 2, the Chef Expo 2026 served as a vibrant hub for professional chefs, F&B industry leaders, and food enthusiasts. During the event, a formal MOU Signing Ceremony took place to launch the Halal Gourmet Chef Certification Program. The ceremony was attended by Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, Indonesia’s Minister of Tourism, representatives from the Indonesian Chef Association, and Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of CrescentRating.
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8 April 2026
Singapore
Following a landmark year for Muslim-friendly tourism, HalalTrip is proud to announce the return of the HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards (HTGA) 2026. This year, the premier celebration of Halal excellence is expanding its footprint, hosting simultaneous flagship ceremonies across three of Southeast Asia’s culinary capitals: Singapore, Johor, and Jakarta. The 2026 edition promises to be the largest and most influential to date, spotlighting the visionary restaurateurs, innovative chefs, and hidden gems that are defining the future of Halal dining.
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13 March 2026
Virtual
Held by Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism, this online webinar tackled the topic of strengthening industry collaborations in building the Muslim-friendly tourism in the country. Tawfiq Ikhtianto, Head of Research and Capacity Building at CrescentRating, was appointed as one of the speakers in the event, sharing his expertise and discussing together with other stakeholders.
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6 March 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia
On March 6th, 2026, 15 members of the CrescentRating and HalalTrip team gathered in Jakarta to distribute 650 packs of food to the local community. Along with the initial distribution location in Pasar Minggu, a portion of 60 packs, along with a financial donation, were also given to Rumah Santri Kreatif As-Syifa. These small gestures are a true embodiment of the Ihsan value, and also a way to give back to the community that has supported and sustained the company.
CrescentRating and HalalTrip
3–5 March 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CrescentRating attended an Iftar event (or buka bersama in Indonesian) together in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, held by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. In the event, the HKTB proudly announces the city's achievements in tourism growth, especially coming from the Muslim-friendly travel section, with a rise in the percentage of visiting Indonesian and Malaysian travelers.
Hong Kong Tourism Board
14–16 February 2026
Makkah, Saudi Arabia
From 14th to 16th February 2026, CrescentRating participated as a speaker in the prestigious Makkah Halal Forum 2026 to advance the Halal industry. Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of the company, specifically spoke on the panel discussion titled "C-Suite Readiness for Strategic Capacity Building."
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11 February 2026
Singapore
On 11th February 2026, Raudha Zaini from CrescentRating spoke at a networking event from the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore. On this occasion, Raudha highlighted what's coming next for the Muslim travel market, and how the country's hospitality industry can keep and enhance its relevance with the upcoming trends.
NATAS
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