JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) –– European tour operators attending the 42nd TTC Travel Mart in Jakarta are increasingly targeting Indonesia’s growing Muslim-friendly and faith-based tourism market, reports TTG Asia. Sutan Nicko, travel consultant head of Indoreisen UK, said the company is developing thematic programmes under Storynomic, Historinom...
Three-volume travelogue serve as reference material for information on cultural context, culinary heritage and travel destinations relevant to Muslim travelers MANILA, Philippines (MNTV) — The Philippines has launched its three-volume travelogue on Muslim-friendly tourism to capture a substantial share of the multi-billion-dollar market, repor...
From online visa applications to GPS-guided navigation in Makkah, technology is streamlining pilgrimage experience SYDNEY, Australia (MNTV) — For Australian Muslims, performing Umrah is becoming more streamlined and connected than ever before, thanks to a wave of digital innovation reshaping the sacred journey. From online visa portals to mob...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has been crowned the world’s best beach destination at the 2025 World Tourism Awards held in Brussels, reaffirming its standing as a symbol of tropical luxury and sustainable coastal stewardship. The recognition celebrates the archipelago’s turquoise lagoons, powder-white beaches, and diverse marine ecosyst...
Showcase their distinctive Muslim heritage, rural ways of life JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) –– Cambodia and Indonesia, both culturally diverse nations in Southeast Asia, are developing their tourism sectors to welcome Muslim tourists by showcasing their distinctive Muslim heritage, rural ways of life, and the retaining of traditions that date bac...
Spotlights Indonesia’s Banjarmasin’s rising appeal as halal-friendly travel destination KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — AirAsia Malaysia has launched flights connecting Kuala Lumpur and Indonesia’s Banjarmasin city, strengthening regional connectivity, trade and tourism while spotlighting Banjarmasin’s rising appeal as a halal-friendly travel ...
OSAKA, Japan (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates Pavilion has wrapped up its six-month participation at Expo 2025 Osaka after attracting more than five million visitors both in-person and online, ranking among the most visited international pavilions at the global exhibition. Since opening on April 13, the UAE Pavilion recorded 4.93 million phys...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives has been nominated for two of the highest honors in global tourism at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA): World’s Leading Destination and World’s Leading Green Destination. The nominations place the Indian Ocean nation among the frontrunners in international travel recognition, highlighting its enduring app...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman is rapidly positioning itself as the Middle East’s foremost destination for sustainable tourism, driven by its commitment to environmental protection, cultural preservation, and community-based development. The Sultanate’s long-term strategy emphasizes responsible exploration and conservation, aligning with its Visi...
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry is witnessing record growth, with visitors from Bahrain, Kuwait, and Egypt emerging as the leading contributors to the Kingdom’s expanding travel market. Travel and Tour World reported that the surge has spurred airlines and hotels to scale up operations in line with the country’s ...
