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Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026: Benchmarking Provincial Resilience, AI, and Halal Readiness

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.

CrescentRating Launches Inflight Travel Tracker: Revealing the Realities of Muslim Air Travel

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.

Positioning Jakarta as the Gateway to a Fast-Growing Travel Market with CrescentRating

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.

Advocating Inclusive Tourism on the Global Stage at PATA Travel Mart 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.

Advancing Sarawak’s Vision as a Global Halal Hub at the Borneo International Halal Showcase 2026

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.

CrescentRating at Mega Halal Bangkok 2026: Accelerating Thailand’s Muslim-Friendly Hospitality

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.

CrescentRating and Macao Tourism Stakeholders Sign Landmark MoUs to Accelerate Muslim-Friendly Tourism

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.

CrescentRating and Chameleon Strategies Launch the Asia Pacific Outbound Traveler Handbook 2026

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.

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

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.

UN Tourism Anchors Halal in Travel Global Summit: Connecting Specialist Knowledge with Global Priorities

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.

Data-Driven Resilience: CrescentRating Anchors PATA Summit 2026 with Release of Landmark Halal Trends and Muslim Women in Travel Reports

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.

HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2026 Set to Reach New Heights with Expansion to Three Iconic Cities

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.

CrescentRating Charts the Future of Muslim Travel at NATAS Connect, Highlighting Singapore’s Strategic Edge

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.

Strengthening Hong Kong’s Muslim-Friendly Hospitality with CrescentRating

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.

CrescentRating Expands Global Visibility of Taipei’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism Ecosystem

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.

Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index reveals trends shaping the future of Halal travel

Jun 2025

Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index reveals trends shaping the future of Halal travel

Johor Becomes Culinary Trailblazer with the Launch of HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2025

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.

Klook, CrescentRating, and HalalTrip Join Forces to Revolutionize Muslim-Friendly Travel

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

Singapore Leads the Global Halal Culinary Revolution with the Launch of HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards 2025

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.

Taipei City Strengthens Muslim-Friendly Tourism with Certification for 30 Businesses | Halal Tourism in Taipei

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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