Dec 2019

Trip Planning Behavior of Muslim Women Travelers

A key characteristic observed among this demographic is that they also account for the needs and preferences of their travel companion(s) in the travel context when making plans.

Dec 2019

Understanding the Profiles of Muslim Women Travelers

The Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel 2019 uncovers various profiles that Muslim women travelers identify with and their purpose of travel. It also confirms the role of Muslim women in influencing trip planning and decision making in a given travel context. 

Dec 2019

Safest Countries for Muslim Women Travelers: Top Destinations

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Dec 2019

Added Challenges Faced by Muslim Women Travelers

In addition to challenges in managing their faith-based needs, Muslim women travelers face a number of added challenges. These challenges are often closely related to their identities.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Dec 2019

Muslim Women Travelers - Preferred Payment Methods and Willingness to Pay a Premium

Muslim women travelers use multiple ways to make payment for travel services. The most popular methods are cash and credit or debit cards.

Dec 2019

Understanding the Faith-Based Service Needs and Challenges Faced by Muslim Women Travelers

While the faith-based service needs are the same across all Muslim travelers, Muslim women travelers have unique preferences and challenges within each service area.

Nov 2019

The Pivotal Role of Digital in Trip Planning and Sharing – Insights from Muslim Women in Travel 2019

Social media channels play an important role for Muslim women travelers. They allow Muslim women travelers to obtain information as well as share their travel experiences with their family and friends. Often, more than one social media channel is used in both activities.

Nov 2019

Trip Patterns and Travel Behaviors of Muslim Women Travelers – Insights from Muslim Women in Travel 2019

It is found that 80% of Muslim women travelers look for family-friendly attractions while 71% look for kitchen facilities to make their meals especially when halal food is limited and/or  expensive. The research also discovered that 49% of Muslim women travel with children and look for children-friendly amenities.

Nov 2019

Emergence of Muslim Women Travelers as a Sub-segment

Since the year 2000, there has been 50% increase in Muslim women participation in the workforce across diverse sectors. Many of these women have higher disposable incomes and, along with the global trend of proliferation of women travelers, are empowered to travel, discover and experience destinations.

Nov 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019 – A Joint Report by Mastercard & CrescentRating

A joint study by Mastercard and CrescentRating, the insights include the key drivers contributing to the rise of Muslim women travelers as an emerging sub-segment within the Muslim Travel Market and the various challenges and concerns faced by this demographic.

Nov 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019: Interview with Kat Aziz

In her role as Creative Director of Women of Haya, Kat Aziz has helped to support and promote harmonious collaboration between modest fashion brands, tap on one another's expertise, resources and network to showcase their collections and increase their brand awareness locally and internationally.  In our series of interviews, Kat Aziz shares with CrescentRating her experiences as a Muslim woman business traveler.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Nov 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019: Interview with Samia Omar Bwana

Samia Omar Bwana founded and run a travel company based in Kenya called Halal Safaris Africa. She organizes Safari trips primarily for Muslim travelers but also have non-Muslim guests. The focus of their services is catering to the needs of Muslim travelers such as halal food. Prior to starting Halal Safaris Africa in 2018, she worked in conservation and tourism. In our series of interviews, Samia shares with CrescentRating her experiences as a Muslim woman business and family traveler.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Nov 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019: Interview with Q Akashah

In our series of interviews, Q shares with CrescentRating her experiences and insights as both a Muslim woman traveler and a Brand and Communications Practitioner. 

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Nov 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019: Interview with Kareemah

Based in New York, USA, Kareemah Ashiru started blogging on Hijabiglobetrotter.com in 2015. She loves to write and share Muslim-friendly travel content and hopes to inspire other Muslims to see the world. In our series of interviews, Kareemah shares with CrescentRating her experiences as a Muslim woman traveler.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Oct 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019: Interview with Hasna B

In our series of interviews, Hasna B shares with CrescentRating her experiences as a Muslim woman family traveler.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Oct 2019

Forced Displacement – A Reality for Millions of Women

In the travel industry, the conversation focuses entirely on voluntary travel; travelers with choices, financial independence, and the legal rights to freedom of movement. Yet today, over 70 million people are living in limbo, having been forcibly displaced from their homes, and this population is only growing. UNHCR and CrescentRating want to provide opportunities for the travel industry to support the cause of the forced traveler by striving to highlight not only what is happening, but also what action can be taken to help.

Oct 2019

Muslim Women in Travel 2019: Interview with Asha

In our series of interviews, Asha shares with CrescentRating her experiences as a Muslim woman traveler.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Oct 2019

Over a quarter of Muslim Women Journeys Are Solo Travels

Twenty-eight percent of Muslim women journeys last year were solo travels, indicative of a growing younger demographic willing to experience the world, according to the latest report released by Mastercard and CrescentRating.

May 2019

9 Faith-Based Service Needs of Muslim Travelers

There are 9 key faith-based needs that influence the consumption behavior of Muslim travelers. Understanding these needs are crucial to better cater to this segment of travelers.

nabilahayunni | Writer for CrescentRating

Apr 2019

Halal Travel Development Goals

CrescentRating's Halal Travel Development Goals provide an overarching framework that serves as a blueprint for the travel industry. Organizations and partners can use these goals to recognize their strategic role in the Halal space.

Nurhafihz Noor | Writer for CrescentRating