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Jan 2022

Keynote Speech by H.E. Dr. Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia at the Halal Dining ASEAN Forum 2021

December 15, 2021 Keynote Speech by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia at the Halal Dining ASEAN Forum 2021 (As translated) Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,  Assalamualaikum...read more
Jan 2022

Singapore recognizes the long-term value and opportunities in Muslim segment | Keith Tan, Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board

The Keynote Speech by Keith Tan, the Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, at the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2021. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Keith Tan, and I'm the Chief Executive of the Singapore ...read more
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Jan 2022

How Has The Pandemic Affected Air Travel?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, local and international air travel slowed down significantly. However, now that the borders are reopening and international travel is opening back up, airlines are responsible for adapting their...read more
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Jan 2022

Capacity Building for Travel Destinations

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the tourism and travel industry. With the closure of borders, suspension of airlines, and various travel bans, the stakeholders in the business of hospitality have ha...read more
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Dec 2021

The New Normal in Muslim Travel: Roadmap to Reopening Travel Destinations

Even as Covid-19 gradually eases from a pandemic to an endemic, questions still abound on how to navigate Muslim travel in the new normal.  More than a year since the pandemic hit, countries worldwide are gearing up for t...read more
Dec 2021

Keynote Speech by K.H. Ma’ruf Amin, Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Halal Dining ASEAN Forum 2021

December 15, 2021 Keynote speech by the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Halal Dining ASEAN Forum 2021 (As translated) Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. The honorable Minister of Touris...read more
Dec 2021

Gen X and Millennials key drivers in the IDR 1000 Trillion Halal dining market in Indonesia

Jakarta, 15 December 2021 – Indonesian Muslims’ expenditure on dining and delivery is estimated to be IDR 1,000 Trillion, according to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Indonesia Report 2021, developed in...read more
Dec 2021

Dream Cruises World Dream: A Muslim-friendly World Class Cruise in Asia

Dream Cruises World Dream has renewed its Muslim-friendly certification and rating. World Dream has been the go-to cruise liner for Muslims in the Asia Pacific because of its Halal-certified kitchen and Muslim-friendly amenit...read more
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Nov 2021

Why Should Countries Have Mosque Tours?

Before the COVID-19 virus spread globally and halted international travels, Mosque tours proved valuable in bridging diverse communities. For the 2021 Halal in Travel Global Summit, CrescentRating hosted a conference highl...read more
Nov 2021

Crescentrating Wins Responsible Tourism's Prestigious Award At WTM London 

SINGAPORE, 2 November 2021 – CrescentRating has been named one of the World Responsible Tourism award winners under the "Increasing Diversity in Tourism" category at the WTM London.  World Responsible Tourism Awards, fi...read more
Oct 2021

How Will the MICE Segment Adapt to the Pandemic Impact?

The impact of COVID-19 on the MICE industry is nothing short of catastrophic. But in its wake, the pandemic left valuable lessons that served as opportunities in reinventing and improving events in a post-pandemic era.  A...read more
Sep 2021

CR Academy: Halal Tourism Market Readiness Program (Level One)

The Muslim travel market is expected to grow into a US$300 Billion industry by 2026. Regarded by many as one of the most rapidly growing segments of the travel industry, Halal travel is a market of possibilities.  Leverag...read more
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Aug 2021

Muslim Travel in a Post-Pandemic Era: Guide to Safe Reopening of ASEAN Tourism

The arrival and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines in Southeast Asia gave hope that the pandemic may come to an end sooner than what was earlier projected. But despite this, uncertainties continue to prevail on how to navigat...read more
Jul 2021

Release of Your Muslim Visitor Guide to Singapore (Second Edition) and the Lifestyle Guide to Singapore for Muslim Travellers

Singapore Tourism Board, in collaboration with CrescentRating and HalalTrip, has released Your Muslim Visitor Guide to Singapore (Second Edition) and the Lifestyle Guide to Singapore for Muslim Travellers. Your Muslim Visi...read more
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May 2021

Tourism and Halal Food in Singapore | Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Report, Singapore 2021

As we navigate through the recovery phase of COVID-19, turning our focuses inward towards our domestic markets, the next iteration of our Mastercard-CrescentRating reports shifts its focus to the F&B industry and ways it can ...read more
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Apr 2021

Singapore Halal Food Concentration Map | Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Report, Singapore 2021

As we navigate through the recovery phase of COVID-19, turning our focuses inward towards our domestic markets, the next iteration of our Mastercard-CrescentRating reports shifts its focus to the F&B industry and ways it can ...read more
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Mar 2021

The 5Ts of the Singapore Halal Food Ecosystem | Mastercard-CrescentRating Halal Food Lifestyle Report, Singapore 2021

As we navigate through the recovery phase of COVID-19, turning our focuses inward towards our domestic markets, the next iteration of our Mastercard-CrescentRating reports shifts its focus to the F&B industry and ways it can ...read more
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Mar 2021

Halal Food Lifestyle Report, Singapore 2021: Local Muslims spend an estimated SGD 700 million in Halal food

Singapore Muslims spend an estimated SGD 700 million in Halal dining and delivery, according to the latest report released by Mastercard and CrescentRating. Despite the dampening of the Singapore Halal food industry growth du...read more
Feb 2021

Choosing Halal and Muslim-Friendly Restaurants: What Every Traveler & Restaurant Owner Should Know

The availability of restaurants catering to Muslims' needs is key to attracting visitors to a city. One of the first criteria Muslim travelers look for when planning their trip is determining whether they have Halal or Musli...read more
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Feb 2021

An introduction to Muslim fasting in the month of Ramadan

Perhaps no other month in the year punctuates Muslims' lifestyles around the world more than the holy month of Ramadan. In this month, Muslims observe fasting, one of the five pillars of Islam, by abstaining from eating, drin...read more
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