Southeast Asian countries, Saudi Arabia among top Muslim tourist hotspots
Indonesia and Malaysia have shared the top spot as leading destinations for Muslim tourists over the last 12 months, followed closely by Saudi Arabia, a report has revealed.
A total of 145 destinations were analysed on factors of access, communication, environment and service in the 2024 edition of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). New metrics such as the availability of facilities and services for travellers with disabilities were also considered in this year’s study.
The GMTI, now in its ninth year, ranked Indonesia and Malaysia first because of their “consistent focus on enhancing Muslim-friendly travel facilities, including widespread availability of halal food, extensive prayer facilities, and dedicated tourism services,” the report said. Both countries shared an overall score of 76.
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