According to Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravels.asia), about 23% of the world population is Muslim. Of these, around 62% live in Asia – Pacific, 20% in the Middle East- North Africa,15% in Sub Saharan Africa, around 3% in Europe and 0.3% in the ...
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UAE: Top Dubai official says more hotels becoming “alcohol free”
By: Courtney Trenwith – Arabian Business Dubai has long been known as the playground of the Middle East, where Westerners can drink in some of the flashiest bars in the world. But hotels are increasingly choosing to become alcohol-free zones ...
Read More »Opinion: Asian countries capture big revenues from Muslim tourists
WASHINGTON, September 27, 2013 — Japan’s Kansai International Airport has recently certified one of its noodle restaurants as “halal” in an attempt to attract Muslim tourists. The move is part of a larger effort throughout Asian countries to capitalize on the growing ...
Read More »UAE: MENA hospitality, tourism revving up IT resources
By Abdul Basit, Khaleej Times The Middle East and North Africa region’s hospitality and tourism sector is rapidly enhancing its IT infrastructure in order to meet the digital demands of guests, according to industry specialists. Regional tourism has high ...
Read More »Opinion: Halal Food Festival Showcases Fresh Face of British Cuisine
By MICHAEL KLIMES – International Business Times Some people are so committed to halal food that they will fly all the way from Australia to promote it. That is what chef Amina Elshafei, a contestant from the fourth series of Australia’s Masterchef, ...
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