SINGAPORE (MNTV) — Singapore has retained its position as the leading destination for Muslim travellers among non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation nations, even as artificial intelligence reshapes the global tourism sector, reports The Business Times. The city-state ranked 11th globally and first among non-OIC destinations in the Mastercard...
Iftikhar Gilani GAZIANTEP, Turkiye (MNTV) – The first lesson Gaziantep teaches a visitor is that food here is not served in a hurry. It arrives with memory, patience, and pride. In the old quarters of this southeastern Turkish city, smoke rises slowly from charcoal grills, baklava dough is rolled until it is almost transparent, and [&hel...
MANAMA, Bahrain (MNTV) — Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority has launched a new regional tourism campaign aimed at attracting visitors from Gulf countries through a broad lineup of entertainment, cultural and family-oriented events across the kingdom. The initiative promotes Bahrain as a convenient short-holiday and weekend destination f...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (MNTV) — Iraq has nominated seven rural communities for the United Nations Tourism “Best Tourism Villages” initiative as part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism and protect the country’s cultural and environmental heritage. The Iraqi Tourism Authority announced the move, saying the nominations form part of a broader nation...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s tourism sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total tourism consumption rising by 11.6 percent to approximately $3.06 billion, reflecting increasing demand and a steady expansion of the industry. According to data released by the National Centre for Statistics and Information and reported by the Oman News Age...
RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco has inaugurated the United Nations Tourism Thematic Office on Innovation for Africa in its capital, marking the first such facility on the continent and reinforcing the country’s growing role in shaping regional tourism development. The office was officially launched by Morocco’s Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Amm...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman is accelerating efforts to position itself as a global leader in sustainable tourism, combining environmental conservation, cultural preservation, and technological innovation to redefine the future of travel. According to Travel and Tour World, authorities say the country is prioritizing eco-friendly tourism models ...
MAKATI CITY, Philippines (MNTV) — Tourism stakeholders are stepping up efforts to expand the Philippines’ halal and Muslim-friendly tourism sector, citing its growing contribution to visitor arrivals and economic development, reports Daily Tribune. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA) highlighted its initiatives during the 3rd Halal ...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia’s tourism planners – the golf industry included – find themselves dealing with a global landscape characterized by uncertainty, but also with a degree of opportunity, reports The Star. The U.S.-Israel war on Iran and rising geopolitical tensions have disrupted travel flows across Asia. Tourism Malaysia,...
TUNIS, Tunisia (MNTV) — Tunisia’s tourism industry has reached a new milestone in 2026, welcoming more than 11 million international visitors and reinforcing the country’s growing status as one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive travel destinations. Officials and tourism analysts say the surge reflects Tunisia’s expanding appeal among glob...
