JAKARTA, Indonesia (MNTV) — Hong Kong is cementing its standing as one of Asia’s leading destinations for Muslim travellers, with the city earning top-tier recognition in two major global rankings and drawing increasing interest from travel industries across the region. The Indonesian Travel Agent Association (Astindo) has highlighted Ho...
BUTTERWORTH, Malaysia (MNTV) – With the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign underway, outgoing U.S. ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D Kagan has called on fellow Americans to pack their bags and head here, saying the welcoming people and a wealth of attractions make it a must-visit destination, reports FMT. Kagan, whose tenure will end on Feb 15 [&helli...
ALULA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Maraya Hall has emerged as a key international venue in AlUla Governorate of Saudi Arabia, positioning the region as a global destination for cultural, economic, and intellectual gatherings. Recognized as the world’s largest mirrored structure, the building features nearly 10,000 reflective glass panels that mirror...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — The Maldives is moving to redefine its global tourism identity by positioning halal tourism not as a niche add-on, but as a values-driven model centered on Muslim dignity, ethical hospitality, and cultural confidence within the global travel economy. The shift was reflected in the country’s participation at the Muslim T...
CEBU CITY, Philippines (MNTV) – Indonesia’s tourism sector is on the brink of surpassing its pre-Covid performance, driven by rising international arrivals, record domestic travel, and higher visitor spending. Officials say the gains made in 2025 have set the stage for a stronger 2026, marking a decisive shift from recovery to sustained growth...
ISTANBUL, Türkiye (MNTV) — Türkiye’s tourism sector reached unprecedented levels in 2025, recording its highest-ever revenue and visitor numbers, as the country consolidated its position among the world’s leading tourism destinations. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced at a press conference at Istanbul’s Atatürk Cultural ...
KOCHI, Japan (MNTV) – As Japan welcomes a growing number of Muslim visitors, a question is increasingly visible across airports, shopping centres and sightseeing hubs: where can these travellers pray? The number of foreign visitors to Japan hit a record last year, including those from Muslim-majority regions drawn by the country’s food, ...
MALE, Maldives (MNTV) — Maldives has once again emerged as South Asia’s most powerful passport, maintaining a clear lead over regional peers even as its global standing improves, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. In the 2026 edition of the index, the Maldivian passport climbed one place to rank 52nd globally, up from 53rd [&hellip...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) — Malaysia welcomed 38.3 million foreign arrivals in the first 11 months of 2025. This record-breaking figure already exceeded the total number of visitors recorded for the entirety of 2024, reports Says Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia, operating under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), attributed this...
DA NANG, Vietnam (MNTV) – Da Nang city of Vietnam welcomed more than 617,000 visitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, CIS countries and the Middle East in 2025, reports Vietnam Plus. Da Nang is steadily building its image as a Muslim-friendly destination by improving halal-standard food, services and experiences. In 2025, Da Nang implemented target...
