Going places: How much did Muslims spend on travel in 2018?
Muslims spend on travel was valued at $189 billion in 2018, and is forecast to grow to $274 billion by 2024, according to the State of the Global Islamic Economy 2019/20 report.
Muslim-friendly tourism is more widespread than ever before, with offerings ranging from beach resorts to family-oriented hotels, and from travel agencies to apps to book and rate a vacation. While segregated swimming pools and halal restaurants have enabled Muslimfriendly tourism to develop in many markets, digital solutions have been key to unlocking the wider potential.
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