Jul 2022

GMTI Rankings: Top 20 OIC & NON OIC Destinations

The Global Travel Muslim Index 2022 ranks 140 destinations according to access, communications, environment, and services.

Apr 2022

A Brief Analysis of the Ramadan and Eid Lifestyle Report 2022 on Ramadan EID Behavior Using.

As Muslims prepare to get back to the customary practices of Ramadan in the new normal, the report takes an in-depth look at the potential changes to their preferences & behaviors.

Apr 2022

A Brief Overview of the Ramadan and Eid Lifestyle Report 2022 on What Encompasses Ramadan and EID

As Muslims prepare to get back to the customary practices of Ramadan in the new normal, the report takes an in-depth look at the potential changes to their preferences & behaviors.

Mar 2022

Singaporean Lifestyles & Preferences on Halal Food | Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Report, Singapore 2021

As we navigate through the recovery phase of COVID-19, turning our focuses inward towards our domestic markets, the next iteration of our Mastercard-CrescentRating reports shifts its focus to the F&B industry and ways it can better engage with Muslim diners. 

Mar 2022

Ramadan Destination Index (RDI) 2022: A Brief Look

The 7th edition of the Ramadan Destination Index by Crescentrating and Mastercard introduces you to the Travel Readiness Indicators and how they have transformed the 2021 GMTI rankings.

Feb 2022

Trade and Halal Food in Singapore | Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Report, Singapore 2021

The Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Report (Singapore) features the Halal Food Concentration Map as well as an analysis of Muslim consumers’ perceptions of the availability of Halal food across the country, the continual growth of the Halal food scene as well as key takeaways for food industry stakeholders in Singapore.

Feb 2022

Hospitality Industry’s Road To Recovery Post Pandemic

With the world’s borders slowly opening back up and travel restrictions becoming more lenient, it’s time for tourism players and stakeholders to begin the recovery process from the onslaught of the pandemic. Travelers seek to visit their favorite destinations, though now their needs are drastically different. Emphasis is being placed on nature, the outdoors, and proximity to other travelers.

Jan 2022

How Has The Pandemic Affected Air Travel?

Here we take a look at the impact the pandemic has had on air travel, and how airlines can begin the recovery process in the most effective way possible

Jan 2022

Capacity Building for Travel Destinations

This session "When is the Right Time Importance of Capability Building" at the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2021 addresses why capacity building is important in strengthening destination preparedness and resilience to crisis events such as COVID-19. The panelists share examples of capacity-building programs and/or strategies that their destinations have introduced for the tourism sector during the pandemic. As we transition into re-activating and re-opening tourism, what are the primary focuses in capacity building and destination preparedness for destinations?