Middle East countries scramble to provide halal beach holidays as race to attract Muslim travelers intensifies
Photo: HURGHADA,EGYPT - JULY 9, 2012: Vacation hotel in Makadi Bay, Egypt. Beach resorts such as this one, in an Islamic country, primarily cater to Western tourists and are not necessarily outfitted for the halal-conscious traveler / Olga Vasilyeva / Shutterstock.com
The race to attract the halal-conscious Muslim traveler is intensifying as Far Eastern nations increasingly cater to halal tourism and Middle East countries scramble to provide halal beach holidays, said experts at the Arabian Travel Market 2016.
A number of ‘non-traditional’ holiday destinations are emerging as preferred options for Muslim travelers, said experts at a panel session at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week.
Despite having minority Muslim populations, these countries have recognized the growth potential of halal tourism and are moving quickly to meet demand.
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