The Muslim travel market represents a significant and growing demographic, and the cruise industry is increasingly recognizing this potential. A recent report by Mastercard-CrescentRating, "The Muslim-Friendly Cruise Report 2...read more
The cruise industry is experiencing a wave of new interest from a growing demographic: Muslim travelers. A recent report by Mastercard-CrescentRating, the "Muslim-Friendly Cruise Report 2024," sheds light on the preferences a...read more
The foreword to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2023 report by Fazal Bahardeen, CEO, CrescentRating & HalalTrip. “Gen Zs will lead the narrative of the next phase of the development of Halal tr...read more
The foreword to the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2023 report by Safdar Khan, Division President, Southeast Asia, Mastercard. “It is fascinating to see that these young explorers seek experience...read more
The travel industry has witnessed significant shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors. Among these shifts, the rise of Generation Z (Gen Z) travelers stands out as a transformative force. With their unique outlook on tra...read more
In an ever-evolving world of travel, where wanderlust knows no bounds, a new generation is exploring the globe. Enter Muslim Gen Z, a cohort whose travel aspirations are deeply intertwined with their faith. The recent report...read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of travel and tourism, a new force has emerged, setting the course for a more socially responsible and environmentally conscious future. Generation Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s,...read more
In recent years, a generational shift has been quietly reshaping the world of travel. Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, has emerged as a formidable force in discussing the future of travel. With the oldest Gen Z membe...read more
Embarking on a journey to explore new destinations is an exciting prospect for Muslim travelers. However, before you can fully immerse yourself in the wonders of a foreign land, it's crucial to understand the visa requirement...read more
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
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
Updated on 14 December. Dream Cruises Launches Asia Pacific's First Halal-Friendly Cruise Ship – World Dream Dream Cruises has been the go-to cruise liner for Muslims in the Asia Pacific for the past few years becaus...read more
The Importance of Halal in the Muslim Consumer Market With the growth of the Muslim consumer market, there is a need to understand the terms used to describe the many services, needs, and practices related to this segment...read more
The Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel 2019 identified the P.A.I.N.S – Privacy, Amenities, Identity, Networks & Safety - faced by Muslim women travelers. These are the challenges often faced by this demographi...read more
Muslim women travelers spend a substantial amount of time planning their trips. Planning is often done between 1-6 months in advance. With 65% of Muslim women travelers preferring free and independent travel, it is import...read more
The Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel 2019 uncovers various profiles that Muslim women travelers identify with and their purpose of travel. It also confirms the role of Muslim women in influencing trip planning...read more
In addition to challenges in managing their faith-based needs, Muslim women travelers face a number of added challenges. These challenges are often closely related to their identities. Similar to other general women travel...read more
Muslim women travelers use multiple ways to make payment for travel services. The most popular methods are cash and credit or debit cards. Unsurprisingly, credit or debit cards is the preferred method to pay for accommoda...read more
Updated in 2019, the CrescentRating Faith-Based Service Needs model is a framework that identifies the key needs of Muslim Travelers. These needs are guided by their faith and influence their travel consumption behavior. They...read more
Social media channels play an important role for Muslim women travelers. They allow Muslim women travelers to obtain information as well as share their travel experiences with their family and friends. Often, more than one so...read more