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November 12, 2026
Unlocking the Future of Muslim-Friendly Travel in AHS Nexus Webinar 2026
CrescentRating's Dena Conchita joins AHS Nexus's global webinar to share actionable insights on Halal tourism trends, market opportunities, and accreditation.
Nov 2026
The Future of Indonesia’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism: Growth, Resilience, and AI
Explore Indonesia's Muslim-friendly tourism development: 250M Muslim demographic, $310B market potential, Tourism 5.0 with MaiA, and disaster risk resilience.
Nov 2026
Navigating Muslim-Friendly Assurance at the World Islamic Tourism Conference 2026
CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen joins the 5th World Islamic Tourism Conference 2026 at Zenith Kuantan to discuss Muslim-friendly assurance and enterprise.
Oct 2026
Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026: Jawa Barat Retains #1 as the Most Muslim-Friendly Province
West Java retains #1 in the Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026, followed by Central Java and Nusa Tenggara Barat across the four ACES criteria.
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Jan 2018
Muslim Millennials, Artificial Intelligence (AI), New Training Opportunities to Shape Halal Travel in 2018
Muslim Millennial Travelers will continue to be a key driving force shaping the Halal travel industry in 2018. This year's trend Halal Travel Frontier report covers all these topics and more. Check out now!
Nurhafihz Noor | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2017
The Benefits of Reaching Out to the Muslim Travel Market
There are many benefits in reaching out to the Muslim travel market - read more to find out the advantages of catering to one of the fastest-growing travel markets in the world.
walied | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2017
Highlights at the Halal Gourmet Dining for Chefs Workshop in South Africa
Read more about the Halal Gourmet Dining for Chefs Program that took place in South Africa! Find out what Halal food related topics were covered by the Halal workshop in Cape Town.
walied | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2017
Japan to welcome over one million Muslim tourists according to the inaugural Mastercard-CrescentRating Japan Muslim Travel Index 2017
Japan is set to benefit from one of the world’s fastest growing tourism sectors by welcoming over one million Muslim visitors according to new research.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Nov 2017
ILIOS Travel for Travel Services and Tours in South Africa
ILIOS Travel is a top travel agency in South Africa that provides clients with a range of travel services and travel packages, tailored to meet the requirements of Muslim travelers and their faith-based needs.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Oct 2017
Halal in Travel Asia Summit 2017 – Understanding the Muslim Millennial Travel Market
The event offers excellent opportunities for international buyers and exhibitors from the corporate, leisure and MICE travel markets and also enables smaller businesses to have great networking opportunities.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Oct 2017
Avani Kalutara Resort - Muslim Friendly Resort in Sri Lanka
Avani Kalutara Resort in Sri Lanka, has been rewarded with a Crescent Rating based on the services it offers Muslim guests. The resort can be reached within a 2.5 hour drive from the Bandaranaike Airport.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Oct 2017
Travel Packages and Tours From Swire Travel Philippines
Swire Travel Philippines is highly specialised in corporate travel. This travel agency provides clients with a range of travel services such as consultation, corporate reporting and trip alerts.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Oct 2017
CrescentRating to Attend Uzakrota Travel Summit in Belgrade on the 27th October
Uzakrota Travel Summit will be held at Belgrade, Serbia, on the 27th of October 2017 with an aim to be the first abroad event. CrescentRating from Singapore will attend the summit.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Oct 2017
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet – A Luxurious Muslim-Friendly Retreat in Istanbul
Ajwa Hotel Sultanahmet has been awarded the highest rating of 7 by CrescentRating based on the level of Muslim-friendly facilities it offers to guests.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Sep 2017
The Halal Gourmet Dining for Chefs Workshop in Cape Town - A CrescentRating Chef Accreditation Program
CrescentRating Accreditation Program is suitable for entry-level, commis or pastry chefs as well as experienced professionals who have successfully completed relevant Food and Hygiene courses.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Sep 2017
Heritance Ahungalla – A Luxury Retreat in Ahungalla for Muslim Travelers
The Halal-friendly accommodations options for guests at the Heritance Ahungalla consist of Deluxe, Premium Deluxe and Luxury rooms - the hotel also has accommodation Suite and Luxury suite options.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Sep 2017
Hotel Hill Top Kandy – A Muslim-Friendly Getaway in Kandy
Hotel Hill Top Kandy is a 3-star hotel which has been awarded a Crescent Rating of 3 based on the Halal-friendly services on offer for Muslim guests.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Aug 2017
Banyan Tree Bintan – A Muslim-Friendly Resort on Bintan Island
For Muslim travelers looking for a Muslim-friendly resort in Bintan Island Indonesia, Banyan Tree is a great option. Read more about this excellent family-friendly hotel in Bintan.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Aug 2017
Heritance Kandalama – Luxury in Dambulla with Muslim-friendly Services
Heritance Kandalama is an excellent family-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka - a great option for Muslim travelers looking for a Muslim-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Jul 2017
ITB Asia 2017 – A Look at Asia’s Top Travel and Trade Show
This tourism and travel trade show will bring together those who play prominent roles in the Leisure, Corporate Travel and MICE travel markets.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Jul 2017
Turyaa Kalutara – A Luxury Resort with Muslim-Friendly Facilities in Kalutara
A great family-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka for Muslims looking for Muslim-friendly facilities such as Halal food and prayer facilities.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Jul 2017
Heritance Tea Factory – A Unique Retreat In Nuwara Eliya For Muslim Travelers
Heritance Tea Factory is an excellent family-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka - a great option for Muslim travelers looking for a Muslim-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Jun 2017
Muslim-Friendly Accommodation in Sri Lanka - Club Hotel Dolphin
Visit this excellent family-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka that is an excellent choice for Muslim travelers looking for a Muslim-friendly hotel in Sri Lanka.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Jun 2017
Fairmont Singapore - 5 Star Luxury in the Heart of Singapore
Read more about this excellent Muslim-friendly hotel in Singapore that offers many Muslim-friendly facilities and services for its Muslim guests.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
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