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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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Jun 2017
Bintan Resorts Ties Up With CrescentRating to Lure Muslim Travellers
Bintan Resorts has launched a Muslim-friendly visitor guide as part of a destination marketing plan to position itself as a destination for Muslim travellers.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
How Big Data is Validating the Ramadan Phenomenon
Take a closer look at how Ramadan affects web traffic - for an analysis of visitor patterns and trends that occur during the beginning of each Ramadan.
Fazal Bahardeen | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
Muslim Millennial Travel Report to be Launched at ITB Asia 2017
ITB Asia, Asia's Leading Travel Trade Show - Mastercard and Crescentrating to launch Muslim millennial travel report at ITB Asia 2017. Read more about the behavior of young Muslim travelers.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
Key Segments in the Muslim Travel Market
Global Muslim Travel Index 2017 takes a closer look at three key segments of Muslim travelers and how it will affect the industry.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
Mega Trends in the Muslim Consumer Market
The Global Muslim Travel Index 2017 takes a closer look at three key sectors which are driving the mega trends in the Muslim consumer market. Read on for more information!
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
10 Pressing Questions Facing the Muslim Travel Segment
The Muslim Travel Market is growing amidst a dynamic landscape with various environmental factors set to change and affect businesses and consumers.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
Mapping GMTI to User Experience & the Introduction of the ACES Tool
This article takes a closer look at how CrescentRating introduces the GMTI Experience Map and the ACES Tool - to help destinations identify and understand how they can better appeal to the Muslim travel segment.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
May 2017
Malaysia and Singapore at the Forefront of a Projected US$220 Billion Muslim Travel Market: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2017
Global Muslim Travel Index 2017 - the most comprehensive research available on one of the fastest growing tourism sectors in the world - has now been launched! Read on for more details.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Apr 2017
Earl's Regency Hotel – Accommodation With Muslim-friendly Facilities in Kandy
Read more about the various Muslim-friendly facilities that Earl's Regency Hotel offers its Muslim guests - from Halal food to prayer facilities.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Apr 2017
Bandarawela Hotel – Accommodation With Muslim-friendly Facilities In Bandarawela
Read more about the various Muslim-friendly facilities that Bandarawela Hotel in Sri Lanka offers its Muslim guests - from Halal food to prayer facilities.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Apr 2017
Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu – Accommodation with Halal Facilities for Muslim Travelers
Read more about the various Muslim-friendly facilities that Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu offers its Muslim guests - from Halal food to prayer facilities.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Apr 2017
Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam – Halal-Friendly Facilites for Muslim Travelers at a Luxury Hotel
Read more about the various Muslim-friendly facilities that Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam offers its Muslim guests - from Halal food to prayer facilities.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Jan 2017
Treating Muslim Tourists with Respect
Read more for an analysis on Muslim-friendly tourism and the importance of treating Muslim tourists with respect and how it can be done. Find out how this can benefit the travel industry.
mbattour | Writer for CrescentRating
Jan 2017
Explore the Role of Halal in Culture, Economy and Trade at Halal Expo Australia 2017
Join global services, affiliated bodies, academics and travel professionals at Halal Expo Australia 2017 and contribute to the Halal travel market.
Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2016
Accommodation Preferences of Muslim Travelers - Muslim Business Traveler Insights
Find out the patterns and behavior of Muslim travelers when it comes to selecting an accommodation during their travels. Muslim Business Traveler Insights has more information.
Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2016
Performing Prayers Onboard The Plane - Muslim Business Traveler Insights
Muslim Business Traveler Insights 2016 has analysed the pattern of how Muslim travelers pray on oboard the plane. Read on for more fascinating insights and information!
Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2016
Travel Patterns and Behavior of Travelers Onboard the Plane - Muslim Business Traveler Insights
Muslim Business Traveler Insights 2016 has analysed the behavior of Muslim travelers onboard the plane - of what services are considered important to them during the flight as well as what activities they tend to take part in.
Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2016
What Do Travelers Require at Airports - Muslim Business Traveler Insights
What requirements do Muslim business travelers have at airports? Find out what they look for when traveling - be it prayer facilities, Halal food, WiFi or other airport facilities.
Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2016
Trip Planning by Muslim Travelers - Muslim Business Traveler Insights
Find out what factors affect trip planning by Muslim travelers - accommodation, Halal food, prayer facilities, etc. The Muslim Business Travel Insights 2016 provides a closer look.
Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating
Dec 2016
Key Reasons and Concerns When Planning a Business Trip - Muslim Business Traveler Insights
Find out what are the key reasons for business travel by Muslim travelers as well as the key travel concerns that Muslim travelers have. Muslim Business Traveler Insights 2016 has more information.
Shamilka Rasheed | Writer for CrescentRating
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