TOP 8 DESTINATIONS FOR MUSLIM TOURISTS
>> Sabtu, 07 Desember 2013
Source: http://thehalalchoice.com/h/index.php/8-main/23-top-8-destinations-for-muslim-tourists
1. Malaysia
This Asian country with 60% Muslims attracts most of the Muslim tourists worldwide and has been frontrunner with regards to anything halal. 'Unity in Diversity' is the national motto of this fantastic melting pot of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures as well as a mixture of Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist and Animist traditions. The country can be divided into two: Peninsular Malaysia with its amazing cities, forested highlands and fringing islands, and East Malaysia, the north of the island of Borneo with its dense rainforests, orangutans and animist tribes.
This Asian country with 60% Muslims attracts most of the Muslim tourists worldwide and has been frontrunner with regards to anything halal. 'Unity in Diversity' is the national motto of this fantastic melting pot of Malay, Indian and Chinese cultures as well as a mixture of Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist and Animist traditions. The country can be divided into two: Peninsular Malaysia with its amazing cities, forested highlands and fringing islands, and East Malaysia, the north of the island of Borneo with its dense rainforests, orangutans and animist tribes.
2. Turkey
This country has made a dramatic turn with regards to Islam and Muslims. Its founder Ataturk tried to exclude Islam out of public life and push Islam to become a private issue at home. However, Turkey has managed to become a major exporter of halal products with an interest in halal tourism and Islamic fashion. It has become an inviting country of great diversity, with quiet villages and busy cities. A country full of history where tradition coexists with modernity, where mobile phones ring in bazaars scented with saffron and traditional Turkish hospitality.
This country has made a dramatic turn with regards to Islam and Muslims. Its founder Ataturk tried to exclude Islam out of public life and push Islam to become a private issue at home. However, Turkey has managed to become a major exporter of halal products with an interest in halal tourism and Islamic fashion. It has become an inviting country of great diversity, with quiet villages and busy cities. A country full of history where tradition coexists with modernity, where mobile phones ring in bazaars scented with saffron and traditional Turkish hospitality.
3. UAE
Seven emirates make this country a giant with regards to tourism and not only Islamic tourism. Whereas Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the main regions to attract most of the tourists Sharjah is following closely and even Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman are massively participating on the halal market. The country is the greatest show on earth with an astonishing blend of Arabian tradition and super modern skyscrapers. Fabulous oil wealth and an undescribable business mentality have made out of an impoverished Bedouin backwater of the world's most exciting cities with old-style souqs, wind towers, heritage villages, modern skyline, long corniches and fine beaches. Enjoy shopping in the biggest malls of this world, wadi-bashing (four-wheel-driving around oases) and a cultural mix of Arab and millions of Expats from the West and Asia.
Seven emirates make this country a giant with regards to tourism and not only Islamic tourism. Whereas Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the main regions to attract most of the tourists Sharjah is following closely and even Ras Al Khaimah and Ajman are massively participating on the halal market. The country is the greatest show on earth with an astonishing blend of Arabian tradition and super modern skyscrapers. Fabulous oil wealth and an undescribable business mentality have made out of an impoverished Bedouin backwater of the world's most exciting cities with old-style souqs, wind towers, heritage villages, modern skyline, long corniches and fine beaches. Enjoy shopping in the biggest malls of this world, wadi-bashing (four-wheel-driving around oases) and a cultural mix of Arab and millions of Expats from the West and Asia.
4. Singapore
Despite it not being a Muslim country this city-state is surrounded by a Muslim giant, Malaysia. This has automatically influenced Singapore's interest in Islamic tourism and halal offers. Visit quirky ethnic neighbourhoods and world-class museums, historic places of worship and fabulous markets. Its ethnic mix of people gave this little city-state 4 official languages: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, English. It's perfect for a family holiday with lots to do for the kids and the parents.
Despite it not being a Muslim country this city-state is surrounded by a Muslim giant, Malaysia. This has automatically influenced Singapore's interest in Islamic tourism and halal offers. Visit quirky ethnic neighbourhoods and world-class museums, historic places of worship and fabulous markets. Its ethnic mix of people gave this little city-state 4 official languages: Chinese, Malay, Tamil, English. It's perfect for a family holiday with lots to do for the kids and the parents.
5. Russia
After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia had to open to the world and to its massive Muslim population and Muslim neighbours. It has seen the potential of halal tourism and attracts many Russian-speaking Muslims and tries to promote halal products with an annual fair in Moscow. This massive country stretches across 11 time zones from the Baltic to the Bering Sea. Russia is home to the world's largest forest (the taiga) and its deepest lake (Lake Baikal), stunning tsarist palaces, Stalinist skyscrapers, contrasting Orthodox Churches next to Mosques and a big Muslim minority in the South but also in the capital Moscow.
After the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia had to open to the world and to its massive Muslim population and Muslim neighbours. It has seen the potential of halal tourism and attracts many Russian-speaking Muslims and tries to promote halal products with an annual fair in Moscow. This massive country stretches across 11 time zones from the Baltic to the Bering Sea. Russia is home to the world's largest forest (the taiga) and its deepest lake (Lake Baikal), stunning tsarist palaces, Stalinist skyscrapers, contrasting Orthodox Churches next to Mosques and a big Muslim minority in the South but also in the capital Moscow.
6. China
As one of the next superpowers China has realised that the Muslims are good for business and offers Islamic heritage tours to its Muslim provinces and to its major cities. Although it is not a Muslim country, China has a lot of Islamic history and a Muslim minority of 60 to 100 million people. Home to one in six human beings on the planet, the new leader is not Chairman Mao but the yuan, and consumerism is the new religion; this massive country with an incredibly rich past and history has so much to offer that it would satisfy the needs of any traveller Muslim and Non-Muslim alike.
As one of the next superpowers China has realised that the Muslims are good for business and offers Islamic heritage tours to its Muslim provinces and to its major cities. Although it is not a Muslim country, China has a lot of Islamic history and a Muslim minority of 60 to 100 million people. Home to one in six human beings on the planet, the new leader is not Chairman Mao but the yuan, and consumerism is the new religion; this massive country with an incredibly rich past and history has so much to offer that it would satisfy the needs of any traveller Muslim and Non-Muslim alike.
7. France
This is the only Western European country which can be found in the top 8 and has been attracting Muslim tourists mainly to Paris. Despite its Islamophobic policy it has been trying to become a centre for Islamic Banking. There are about 10% Muslims in France and a massive percentage of French reverts who are the main push for their country to open to the Muslims. Don't forget that this country offers Mediterranean culture and cuisine as well as Western European lifestyle. It is home to the biggest African diaspora in the world with areas that rather resemble Africa than Europe. Take a walk through Paris' Latin Quarter and the famous Champs-Elysees, enjoy the French Alps, visit the great chateau in Versailles and feel at home in Marseille!
This is the only Western European country which can be found in the top 8 and has been attracting Muslim tourists mainly to Paris. Despite its Islamophobic policy it has been trying to become a centre for Islamic Banking. There are about 10% Muslims in France and a massive percentage of French reverts who are the main push for their country to open to the Muslims. Don't forget that this country offers Mediterranean culture and cuisine as well as Western European lifestyle. It is home to the biggest African diaspora in the world with areas that rather resemble Africa than Europe. Take a walk through Paris' Latin Quarter and the famous Champs-Elysees, enjoy the French Alps, visit the great chateau in Versailles and feel at home in Marseille!
8. Thailand
This Asian country has been receiving a big number of mainly Muslim Gulf Arabs and has started offering specific halal services to them. It has a smaller Muslim population especially in the south and will have to adjust its policy towards this minority in the future. For a traveller this country offers pretty much everything: great beaches, dense jungles, ruined cities at Sukhotai and Ayuthaya, pristine rainforests, exotic islands, golden monasteries, captivating coral reefs, relaxed locals, energetic cities, atmospheric tribal villages, floating markets, elephant rides, colour-coded curries, steamy tropical weather, mouth-watering cuisine with halal choice, luxury hotels and low cost accommodation.Thailand is hungrily eyeing the Muslim travel boom. Its tourism authority which has an office in Dubai is promoting halal spas for Muslim tourists, who require strict privacy for male and female clients.
It also organised a month-long festival of Thai cuisine in the UAE from June 8 to July 7 2012. Crescentrating's study ranked Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport the most Islam-friendly airport in a non-Muslim country.
This Asian country has been receiving a big number of mainly Muslim Gulf Arabs and has started offering specific halal services to them. It has a smaller Muslim population especially in the south and will have to adjust its policy towards this minority in the future. For a traveller this country offers pretty much everything: great beaches, dense jungles, ruined cities at Sukhotai and Ayuthaya, pristine rainforests, exotic islands, golden monasteries, captivating coral reefs, relaxed locals, energetic cities, atmospheric tribal villages, floating markets, elephant rides, colour-coded curries, steamy tropical weather, mouth-watering cuisine with halal choice, luxury hotels and low cost accommodation.Thailand is hungrily eyeing the Muslim travel boom. Its tourism authority which has an office in Dubai is promoting halal spas for Muslim tourists, who require strict privacy for male and female clients.
It also organised a month-long festival of Thai cuisine in the UAE from June 8 to July 7 2012. Crescentrating's study ranked Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport the most Islam-friendly airport in a non-Muslim country.
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