Apr 2016

Marriott Hotel leads the way to boost the Halal tourism economy in the Philippines

The Manila Marriott has become the first premium hotel chain to be rated for its Halal-friendly services to better cater to Muslim guests.

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Apr 2016

GMTI 2016 Criteria Overview

Global Muslim Travel Index 2016 featured a total of 11 criteria that were used to determine the level of Muslim-friendliness destinations around the world.

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Apr 2016

A Comparison of 2015 and 2016 GMTI40

GMTI40 tracks the average score of the top 20 OIC & top 20 non-OIC destinations to form a key index to monitor the performance of the Muslim travel segment.

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Apr 2016

6 Ways Airlines Can Enhance the Ramadan Experience

Find out how airlines can equip themselves with the ability to cater to Muslim passengers observing fast, which will hugely enhance their customer satisfaction.

Fazal Bahardeen | Writer for CrescentRating

Apr 2016

Comparison of OIC Destinations vs Non-OIC Destinations on GMTI 2016

For a clear comparison and analysis, the Global Muslim Travel Index separates destinations into the categories of OIC destinations and non-OIC destinations for a better depiction of how Muslim-majority countries fared against each other

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Apr 2016

What GMTI 2016 Means for European Countries

Europe is home to a large Muslim population and plays an important role for the Muslim travel market, in terms of both inbound and outbound tourism.

Poornima Sivaloganathan | Writer for CrescentRating

Apr 2016

CEO of CrescentRating Fazal Bahardeen Speaks at the Launch of GMTI 2016

Watch the speech delivered by the CEO of CrescentRating - Fazal Bahardeen - at the launch of the Global Muslim Travel Index 2016.

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Apr 2016

Catch all the highlights of the Global Muslim Travel Index 2016 launch in Jakarta

Catch all the highlights of the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2016 launch in Jakarta, Indonesia on the 23rd March 2016

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Apr 2016

11 things Hotels need to know on catering to Muslim guests during Ramadan

Due to the specific needs during Ramadan, the Muslim guest at Hotels will require some services and facilities to make their stay a comfortable one.

Fazal Bahardeen | Writer for CrescentRating

Apr 2016

Halal Tourism Conference 2016 to Take Place in Turkey

Turkey is set to host the second international Halal Tourism Conference from the 3rd - 5th of May 2016, following the success of the first conference.

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Apr 2016

Fairmont Hotel Singapore – Muslim-Friendly Hotel close to Changi Airport

Fairmont Hotel Singapore is an excellent Muslim-friendly hotel that offers many Muslim-friendly services for its Muslim guests.

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Mar 2016

See Photos from the Global Muslim Travel Index 2015 launch

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Mar 2016

What GMTI 2016 Means for ASEAN Countries

Nine ASEAN countries were analyzed by GMTI 2016 – Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.

Poornima Sivaloganathan | Writer for CrescentRating

Mar 2016

A Regional Analysis of GMTI 2016 Scores

Global Muslim Travel Index 2016 analysed destinations from Asia, Europe, Africa, America and Oceania based on how Muslim-friendly they are.

Mar 2016

Watch CrescentRating's Exclusive Interview with Fairmont Singapore on Halal-Friendly Services

Fairmont Singapore was one of the first hotels to join CrescentRating and received a Muslim-friendly hotel rating based on the facilities it offered to Muslim guests.

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Mar 2016

Zakiya Habib - Halal Travel Consultant and Specialist

Zakiya Habib is a franchisee of Travel Counsellors and specialises in arranging personalised travel itineraries and packages for Muslim travelers.

Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating

Mar 2016

How has GMTI changed travel for Muslim travelers and tourism organisations?

Listen to Muslim travelers & tourist organizations voice how their travel experiences have changed and how GMTI has changed travel.

Staff Writer | Writer for CrescentRating

Mar 2016

Has traveling become easier for Muslims? Listen to Dalillah Ismail

VIDEO: Dalillah Ismail, fashion blogger and frequent traveler, talks to CrescentRating about her experience traveling as a Muslimah. 

Mar 2016

GMTI 2016 Results and Summary of Findings

MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index has further evolved to rank the best destinations in the world for Muslim travellers.

Mar 2016

The 11 Criteria that make up the Global Muslim Travel Index 2016

The 11 criteria used in GMTI 2016 centers around the three themes; Family-friendly holiday & safe travel, Muslim-friendly services & Halal awareness