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The 5th Tourism Innovation Summit (TIS) wrapped up in Seville, Spain, bringing together 7,903 attendees, 221 exhibiting firms, and top thought leaders in tourism and tech. Held under the theme “Elevating the Travel Industry with Tech,” this year’s TIS showcased transformative innovations set to redefine tourism, with technology at the core. With representation from 41 […]
Hafsa Gaher is a trailblazer in Halal tourism, leading the Halal Travel Network (HTN) with a mission to make travel more inclusive and sustainable. Her journey began in East Africa, where the profound experiences of safaris and adventures shaped her identity as a Muslim and travel enthusiast. “Growing up surrounded by safaris and once-ina-lifetime adventures […]
According to the latest report published by Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2023, there has been significant growth in the area of halal tourism. In 2022 alone, 110 million Muslim international visitors were accounting for 12% of all international arrivals. This number is only predicted to increase to 140 million in 2023 and a further […]
With Islam being one of the world’s youngest and fastest-growing religions, halal tourism, which was once a vague term, has now become a prevailing market. In 2013, it’s estimated that a whopping 108 million Muslim travellers hit the road! However, this increased rapidly to 160 million in 2019. Observing this trend very rigorously, many non-Muslim […]
Malaysia has reopened to tourists for the first time in two years. The country was one of the strictest when it came to lockdown measures. However, the future is now looking hopeful as the Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob tells the press that he wants the new rules to “bring comfort to travellers”. Mr […]
The campaign ‘I Travel For…’ uses short films and story-telling to shine the spotlight on unexpected experiences and less-explored destinations in Britain, alongside its globally renowned and iconic landmarks and attractions. The campaign aligns the passions that motivate people to travel with experiences that can only be had in Britain, inspiring overseas visitors to book […]
