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

Apr 2019

Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2019: Indonesia and Malaysia Take the Top Positions in the Fast Growing Muslim Travel Market

Indonesia and Malaysia jointly claim the top spot on the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2019, while Singapore remains the leading Muslim-friendly non-OIC destination.

Apr 2019

IMTI (Indonesia Muslim Travel Index) 2019 Launch: Global Standardization of Indonesia as a Halal Tourism Destination 2019

Jan 2019

The Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Travel Frontier 2019 Report Unveils the Top Trends to Watch in the Muslim Travel Market

The report analyzes changes in the Halal travel space, and provides insights on how these trends will impact and influence the Muslim traveler. It predicts how technology, the environment and social activism will bring about major changes in all aspects of the Halal travel industry and make it easier for Muslim travelers to explore the world.

Dec 2018

Inaugural Indonesia Muslim Travel Index Reveals Lombok, Aceh, and Jakarta as New Key Destinations for Halal Tourism

The Mastercard-CrescentRating Indonesia Muslim Travel Index (IMTI) 2018 was launched in Jakarta by Bapak Arief Yahya, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia, with the aim of fast tracking the development of its provinces to welcome Muslim tourists. The inaugural Indonesia Muslim Travel Index reveals Lombok, Aceh, and Jakarta as new key destinations for Halal tourism.

Oct 2018

Millennial and Gen Z Muslim Travelers driving a US$180 Billion Online Travel Market

The Mastercard-CrescentRating Digital Muslim Travel Report 2018 (DMTR2018) has revealed insights shaping the growth of online purchases by the next generation of Muslim travelers. The research projects online travel expenditure by Muslim travelers to exceed US$180 billion by 2026.

Aug 2018

From Travelers To Consumers, Taiwan Forges Ahead In Its Halal Advancements

From food manufacturing to Halal certification, it is clear that Taiwan is going all out in creating a Muslim-friendly travel environment as part of the government’s New Southbound Policy. Check out more here!

raudha | Writer for CrescentRating

Jul 2018

Investment Insights for the Muslim Travel Market [Interview]

Shaza  Hotels  is  a  good  example  for  being  a  pioneer  in  the  field.  The  company  was  launched  in  2010  to  provide  travellers  with  a  very  high-quality  hotel accommodation  within  a  respectful  environment,  offering  the  appropriate  facilities  and  amenities  for  Muslims  that  would  make  their  stay  comfortable  and  compatible  with their  needs.  Shaza  is  currently  the  only  international  hotel  brand  crafting  its  offering  for  the  Halal-conscious  market.  

Jun 2018

Shaza Hotels: World's Leading Hotel for Luxury and Comfort

Awarded as the World’s Leading Emerging Luxury Hotel Brand in 2013, Shaza Hotels has been a name well-known in the Muslim Travel Market. Shaza Hotels was the first luxury, Halal environmental brand in the world that celebrates the cultures of the Silk Route. Shaza is the luxurious hotel that gives you a five-star breath of fresh air but still staying true to their Middle Eastern roots.

Jun 2018

Ministry Launches Indonesia Muslim Travel Index (IMTI) 2018 to Boost Halal Tourism

As part of the GMTI series report, the IMTI will benchmark and rank 10 key regions in Indonesia based on the CrescentRating ACES Model. The ACES model created and facilitated by CrescentRating provides a guided framework for destinations to better understand the key levers of Halal Travel - Access, Communications, Environment and Services.

Nurhafihz Noor | Writer for CrescentRating

Apr 2018

Malaysia and Singapore retain pole positions in the US$220 Billion Muslim Travel Market- as rivals close in fast

Malaysia and Singapore retain pole positions in the US$220 Billion Muslim Travel Market

Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating

Apr 2018

Sustainability in Halal Travel & the Introduction of the Growth & Innovation Model

The launch of the Mastercard-Crescentrating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) for the year 2018 saw the introduction of four new criteria and the update of three existing indicators into its ACES measurements (Access, Communications, Environment, Services).

Nurhafihz Noor | Writer for CrescentRating

Mar 2018

Halal in Travel MIHAS 2018

MIHAS 2018 will provide excellent networking opportunities for professionals who are within the Halal travel and tourism industry.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Mar 2018

Catch Halal in Travel conference at ITB Berlin this March!

One of the major travel events from Crescentrating, Halal In Travel is set to be launched in Europe for the very first time at ITB Berlin 2018 in Berlin, Germany.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Feb 2018

Content Discovery by Muslim Millennial Travelers

Travel content and booking platforms will be pushed to find better ways to connect with Muslim millennial travelers who are looking for useful, informative content when it comes to Halal food and prayer locations and Halal friendly services.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Feb 2018

Talent Development in Halal Travel

In 2018, there will be more pressure to improve the level competency of professionals who are within the tourism and hospitality industry. There will be a higher focus on equipping them with the knowledge and expertise on how to effectively cater to the Muslim traveler.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Feb 2018

Authenticating Halal Assurance

Muslim travelers will usually have concerns regarding the availability of Halal food and prayer facilities, especially when traveling to new destinations. Service providers and industry professionals will aim towards understanding and recognising the needs of Muslim travelers.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Jan 2018

Asia to Lead in Halal Travel

According to the latest Halal Travel Frontier 2018 report from CrescentRating that focuses on this year’s key travel trends, Asia is set to take the spotlight in Halal travel.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Jan 2018

Digital Muslim Travel Space Development

The latest report from CrescentRating – the Halal Travel Frontier 2018, features this year’s key travel trends in the Muslim travel market, where the tipping point in online transition will be the top trend.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating

Jan 2018

Rise of Muslim Female Travelers

The latest report from CrescentRating, the Halal Travel Frontier 2018 highlights the travel trends that will be observed in the Halal travel industry for this current year.

Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating