Crescentrating-logo
Jul 2025

Muslim travelers to see rise in authentic and personalized travel experiences

Muslim travelers to see rise in authentic and personalized travel experiences The Muslim travel market has long been recognized for its immense potential, but a growing segment within it is now reshaping the conversation: ...read more
| Read more on..All
Jun 2025

Hong Kong: How does a destination start the change to become Muslim-friendly?

Hong Kong is fast emerging as one of Asia's most promising Muslim-friendly travel destinations. Over the past 18 months, the city has embarked on a concerted push to embrace halal tourism, catalyzed by government support, hos...read more
| Read more on..All
Jun 2025

¡Hola! from Spain: How to make siestas more inclusive and welcoming

As halal tourism grows globally, Spain is emerging as a top Muslim-friendly travel destination, blending centuries-old Islamic history with modern-day hospitality. For Muslim travelers, the country holds a deeper charm, one r...read more
| Read more on..All
Jun 2025

Artificial Intelligence: The next step in evolution or an enemy to the travel industry?

Muslim-friendly travel is entering a new phase- one defined by smart technology, ethical questions, and hyper-personalized experiences. At the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2025 in Singapore, a forward-looking panel tackled ...read more
| Read more on..All
Jun 2025

How to keep travel revolving around the world: A 360° approach to halal tourism

This article is brought to you by TurEspana and Salam Taiwan. The global Muslim travel market, once seen as a niche segment, has firmly stepped into the mainstream. Now worth hundreds of billions of dollars, its evolution ...read more
| Read more on..All
Jun 2025

Halal Travel Trends 2025: Navigating the Future of Faith-Aligned Travel

The "Halal Travel Trends 2025" report, a collaboration between Mastercard and CrescentRating, offers insights into the evolving landscape of the Muslim travel market. Utilizing CrescentRating's RIDA (Responsible, Immersive, D...read more
| Read more on..Travel Index and Rankings
Jun 2025

GMTI 2025: Muslim Travel Enters a New Era of Accelerated Growth and Deeper Inclusivity

The global Muslim travel market has not only recovered from the pandemic; it has entered a new phase of accelerated growth, with international arrivals in 2024 expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels by 10%. This is a headli...read more
Jun 2025

The Resurgence and Future Horizon of the Global Muslim Travel Market: Insights from GMTI 2025

The travel industry is witnessing a significant and transformative period, with the global Muslim travel market demonstrating a powerful resurgence and charting an ambitious course towards 2030. The Mastercard-CrescentRating ...read more
| Founder & CEO, CrescentRating Read more on..All
Jun 2025

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

10th annual report spotlights top Muslim-friendly destinations, with Southeast Asia leading the global rankings Singapore – June 12, 2025 – As awareness of Muslim travelers’ needs grows, Halal travel is increasingly ...read more
Jun 2025

Honoring Excellence in Halal Travel: Winners of the 2025 Halal in Travel Awards

The 2025 Halal in Travel (HIT) Awards, hosted at the Village Hotel Katong on Thursday, 12th June 2025, was a vibrant celebration of progress, commitment, and excellence within the Halal travel sector. Bringing together influe...read more
Apr 2025

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

Johor, April 16, 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. The 2025 regional launch to...read more
Mar 2025

Rekindling Ramadan: Deepening Faith and Spiritual Commitment

This year, CrescentRating surveyed to understand the spiritual commitment of Muslims during the month of Ramadan, comparing numbers from 2022 and 2024. The primary objective of this survey was to capture the main spiritual ...read more
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 (March 1, 2025)—In a landmark move to transform Muslim-friendly travel...read more
Feb 2025

Mastercard-CrescentRating: Unlocking Consumer Trust and Brand Engagement in Indonesia and Malaysia’s Muslim Market

Understanding the Muslim Consumer Landscape The Mastercard-CrescentRating Unlocking Consumer Trust and Brand Engagement Across Key Segments in Indonesia’s and Malaysia’s Muslim Market 2025 report provides a comprehen...read more
Jan 2025

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

Singapore, January 15, 2025 — Singapore continues to spearhead innovation in Halal culinary experiences with the HalalTrip Gastronomy Awards (HTGA) 2025 launch, the second edition of the prestigious awards celebrating exc...read more
Dec 2024

Destinations Focusing on the Muslim Travel Market in 2025: Hong Kong, Thailand, Germany, Macao

The tourism industry is evolving rapidly, with destinations worldwide recognizing the growing demand for Muslim-friendly travel experiences. According to the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2024, the Muslim travel market i...read more
Dec 2024

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

Singapore, December 11, 2024 — Taipei City has certified 30 businesses in 2024. Spearheaded by the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government (TPEDOIT), this initiative underscores the city's commitment t...read more
Dec 2024

GMTI Evolution Through the Years: Transforming the Muslim Travel Industry with Insights & Innovation

GMTI Evolution: A Journey of Evolution and Impact The Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) has been a cornerstone of the Muslim travel industry, charting its growth and transformation since its incep...read more
Dec 2024

Visa-Free Travel Trends: Impact on Halal Tourism and Market Insights | GMTI 2024 Report

The Rise of Visa-Free Travel  Recently, visa-free travel has gained significant traction, marking a transformative shift in global tourism. Driven by post-pandemic recovery efforts, globalization, and stronger diplomatic ...read more
Dec 2024

Empowering Muslim Travel: How Local Guides Elevate Visitor Satisfaction

The Growing Role of Local Muslim Guides The halal travel industry continues to evolve, fueled by the increasing demand for authentic, culturally enriching, and faith-aligned experiences. According to the Global Muslim Trav...read more

News, Views and Opinion on Halal Travel

TOP AUTHORS

Become a CR Author
Subscribe to our newsletter!

Let us bring you the very latest Halal/Muslim travel market news and updates straight to your inbox.

×
Menu Our Portfolio Rating Services Global Muslim Travel Index Muslim Travel Intent Tracker Reports & Publications Training & Certification Research and Consultancy Halal In Travel Conferences Halal In Travel Awards Blogs (Magazine) Glossary Certified Professionals Directory Media Coverage Crescentrating Member Directory Partner Sign up Auditor Sign up All Our Services About Us