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November 6, 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.
Oct 2026
CrescentRating Releases Landmark Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026 Report at ISEF
CrescentRating, Bank Indonesia, and Ministry of Tourism launch the IMTI 2026 report at ISEF, assessing 15 provinces across ACES, AI, and disaster resilience.
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Oct 2026
Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026: Benchmarking Provincial Resilience, AI, and Halal Readiness
Unveiled at ISEF 2026, the Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026 report assesses 15 Indonesian provinces across ACES, AI, disaster resilience, and Halal services.
Sep 2026
CrescentRating Launches Inflight Travel Tracker: Revealing the Realities of Muslim Air Travel
CrescentRating's Inflight Travel Tracker reveals that 91.8% of Muslim air journeys involve prayer in the air, mapping the busiest city pairs and cabin gaps.
Sep 2026
Positioning Jakarta as the Gateway to a Fast-Growing Travel Market with CrescentRating
CrescentRating CMO Farah Fauziah Arditami outlines the roadmap for Jakarta to become a world-class Muslim-friendly destination at JMFF 2026.
Sep 2026
Advocating Inclusive Tourism on the Global Stage at PATA Travel Mart 2026
CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen champions faith-compatible and inclusive travel at PATA Travel Mart 2026 held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak.
Sep 2026
Advancing Sarawak’s Vision as a Global Halal Hub at the Borneo International Halal Showcase 2026
Discover key highlights from BIHAS 2026 in Kuching as CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen delivers insights on Muslim travel trends and Sarawak's Halal hub vision.
Sep 2026
CrescentRating at Mega Halal Bangkok 2026: Accelerating Thailand’s Muslim-Friendly Hospitality
Discover key highlights from Mega Halal Bangkok 2026 as CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen decodes the next wave of Muslim-friendly travel and Thai hospitality.
Sep 2026
CrescentRating and Macao Tourism Stakeholders Sign Landmark MoUs to Accelerate Muslim-Friendly Tourism
CrescentRating signs dual MoUs with Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) and trade associations to develop and accelerate Muslim-friendly tourism in Macao.
Jul 2026
CrescentRating and Chameleon Strategies Launch the Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026
CrescentRating and Chameleon Strategies launch the 2026 Handbook to analyze 26 Asian travel source markets and balancing local traveler nuances.
Jun 2026
Mastercard and CrescentRating’s Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 Reveals 80% of Travelers Now Use AI Tools as Muslim Travel Enters the Era of Digital Trust
Mastercard and CrescentRating launch GMTI 2026, detailing how an 80% AI tool usage baseline is rewriting destination discovery for Muslim travelers.
Jun 2026
UN Tourism Anchors Halal in Travel Global Summit: Connecting Specialist Knowledge with Global Priorities
Explore UN Tourism Director Ion Vilcu’s opening speech at HITGS 2026, highlighting the vital role of affiliate networks and destination readiness.
May 2026
Data-Driven Resilience: CrescentRating Anchors PATA Summit 2026 with Release of Landmark Halal Trends and Muslim Women in Travel Reports
CrescentRating launches its landmark Halal Travel Trends 2026 and Muslim Women in Travel reports at PATA Summit, driving future Asia-Pacific resilience.
Apr 2026
HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2026 Set to Reach New Heights with Expansion to Three Iconic Cities
HalalTrip proudly announces the return of HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2026 to Singapore, Johor, and Jakarta. It’s set to shape the future of Halal food industry.
Feb 2026
CrescentRating Charts the Future of Muslim Travel at NATAS Connect, Highlighting Singapore’s Strategic Edge
CrescentRating was appointed as a speaker at NATAS Connect, a networking event held to enhance the relevance of Singapore’s Muslim travel market.
Feb 2026
Strengthening Hong Kong’s Muslim-Friendly Hospitality with CrescentRating
CrescentRating recently conducted a successful workshop for Hong Kong hospitality partners, aimed at strengthening the city's Muslim-friendly hospitality.
Jan 2026
CrescentRating Expands Global Visibility of Taipei’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism Ecosystem
CrescentRating expands global visibility of Taipei’s Muslim-friendly tourism ecosystem through verified certifications and destination recognition.
Jun 2025
Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index reveals trends shaping the future of Halal travel
Apr 2025
Johor Becomes Culinary Trailblazer with the Launch of HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2025
The global spotlight shines on Johor today as it hosts the HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards (HTGA), a bold initiative to highlight Halal culinary excellence across the region.
Mar 2025
Klook, CrescentRating, and HalalTrip Join Forces to Revolutionize Muslim-Friendly Travel
New Partnership Integrates Crescentrating’s Muslim-Friendly Ratings into Klook’s Platform, Setting a New Standard for Inclusive Tourism
Jan 2025
Singapore Leads the Global Halal Culinary Revolution with the Launch of HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2025
Singapore continues to lead the global Halal culinary movement with the launch of HTGA 2025, expanding its reach to Johor. This prestigious awards event celebrates excellence in Halal dining with global participation, recognizing culinary innovations and service excellence.
Dec 2024
Taipei City Strengthens Muslim-Friendly Tourism with Certification for 30 Businesses | Halal Tourism in Taipei
Learn how Taipei City's effort to make the City more Muslim-Friendly with Certification for 30 Businesses
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