As Muslim travellers numbers surged, hotels and other travel industry players are rushing to be Halal-compliant to meet the demands of this growing segment. In 2015, the State of the Global Islamic Economy reported that revenues derived from Muslim Friendly Tourism services were estimated at $24 billion and it is projected to be in the region of $243 billion come 2021. With a population that is disproportionately young, educated and upwardly mobile, they are one of the fastest-growing demographics on the global tourism scene.

Rise in Halal Tourism

These are the key players in the Halal Tourism sector:

• Transportation Infrastructure
• Accommodation Infrastructure / Hospitality Suppliers
• Food & Beverage / Catering
• Channels / Travel Agencies
• Attractions & Entertainment Infrastructure
• Education & Healthcare Infrastructure

Tourists’ global demand for halal food has grown so much, in fact, that Have Halal Will Travel, a Singapore-based online community for Muslim travellers, has also partnered with ITB Asia with a three-hour conference and special booth space focusing on foodie-centric outreach to the Muslim tourism sector.