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The Future of Indonesia’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism: Growth, Resilience, and AI

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.

Navigating Muslim-Friendly Assurance at the World Islamic Tourism Conference 2026

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.

Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026: Jawa Barat Retains #1 as the Most Muslim-Friendly Province

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.

CrescentRating Releases Landmark Indonesia Muslim Travel Index 2026 Report at ISEF

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.

Championing Halal Tourism at International Conference in Da Nang and Hue, Vietnam

Oct 2026

Championing Halal Tourism at International Conference in Da Nang and Hue, Vietnam

CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen speaks at international conferences in Da Nang and Hue, sharing global insights on developing Muslim-friendly tourism.

Empowering Future Tourism Leaders with IIUM Muslim-Friendly Guest Lecture Series 2026

Oct 2026

Empowering Future Tourism Leaders with IIUM Muslim-Friendly Guest Lecture Series 2026

CrescentRating speaks at KSTCL IIUM webinar on the Halal tourism, traveler needs, global market trends, action recommendations, and Hong Kong's city blueprint.

Unlocking the European Opportunity: Key Takeaways from the London Halal Forum 2026

Oct 2026

Unlocking the European Opportunity: Key Takeaways from the London Halal Forum 2026

CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen speaks at London Halal Forum 2026, sharing insights on the Destination Activation Stack and the Halal traveler economy.

Harmonizing Digital Innovation and Community Resilience for the Future of Travel at INTAC 2026

Oct 2026

Harmonizing Digital Innovation and Community Resilience for the Future of Travel at INTAC 2026

CrescentRating CEO Fazal Bahardeen speaks at INTAC & ICLET 2026 in KLCC, sharing how tourism SMEs can leverage AI discoverability and the RIDA framework.

CrescentRating Insights Webinar Series: Decoding the Data Behind Global Muslim Travel Index 2026

Oct 2026

CrescentRating Insights Webinar Series: Decoding the Data Behind Global Muslim Travel Index 2026

Join CrescentRating on 27 Oct 2026 as Tawfiq Ikhtianto decodes the data, travel trends, and predictions behind the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2026.

CrescentRating at ITB Asia 2026: Engaging Global Travel Leaders at Marina Bay Sands

Oct 2026

CrescentRating at ITB Asia 2026: Engaging Global Travel Leaders at Marina Bay Sands

CrescentRating attends ITB Asia 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, networking with global NTOs, hotel brands, and travel tech leaders across the B2B travel ecosystem.

CrescentRating at WiT Singapore 2026: Connecting Faith Travel with Travel Tech

Oct 2026

CrescentRating at WiT Singapore 2026: Connecting Faith Travel with Travel Tech

CrescentRating attends WiT Singapore 2026 at Marina Bay Sands, networking with global travel tech giants, OTAs, and leaders navigating the Agentic AI era.

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.

IMTI 2026 Returns: CrescentRating to Reveal Provincial Tourism Rankings at Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival 2026

Oct 2026

IMTI 2026 Returns: CrescentRating to Reveal Provincial Tourism Rankings at Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival 2026

CrescentRating will launch the Indonesia Muslim Travel Index (IMTI) 2026 at Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival, revealing provincial Halal tourism rankings.

CrescentRating Attends MIHAS 2026: Fostering Strategic Alliances Across the Global Halal Economy

Oct 2026

CrescentRating Attends MIHAS 2026: Fostering Strategic Alliances Across the Global Halal Economy

CrescentRating attends MIHAS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, connecting Halal trade, AI innovation, and Muslim-friendly travel across the $3.5T global Halal economy.

How Muslim-Friendly Is Your Establishment? Find Out with CrescentRating’s Free Self-Assessment

Sep 2026

How Muslim-Friendly Is Your Establishment? Find Out with CrescentRating’s Free Self-Assessment

Discover your establishment's Muslim-friendly score in 2 minutes. Free, zero-obligation self-assessment scored against the CrescentRating Hotel Standard 2026.

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.

Global Narrative: Mastering Storytelling for a Muslim-Friendly Brand

Sep 2026

Global Narrative: Mastering Storytelling for a Muslim-Friendly Brand

Klook and Aloft Singapore Novena share how to move beyond basic Halal compliance to master authentic storytelling and build trust with modern Muslim travelers.

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.

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