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Topic 6: THE ISLAMIC TOURISM DESTINATIONS - Coggle Diagram
Topic 6: THE ISLAMIC TOURISM DESTINATIONS
Main Islamic Tourism
Destinations in Malaysia
Mosque tourism (e.g., Sabah State Mosque, Jamek Mosque, Masjid Kristal)
Halal gastronomy
Islamic festivals & events (Eid, Ramadan celebrations)
Islamic arts centers, museums & galleries (e.g., Selangor Islamic Arts Complex)
Islamic civilization parks (e.g., Terengganu)
Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC)
Under Malaysia’s Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture.
Tasked with developing Islamic tourism in Malaysia.
Advocates for Muslim-Friendly Tourism (MFT) through:
Research & market intelligence
Training & capacity building
Industry development consultation
MFTH services standards & recognition
Information exchang
Islamic Tourism in Southeast Asia
Malaysia & Indonesia tied for top spot among 145 destinations (GMTI 2024).
Both score high in:
Ease of entry
Tourism infrastructure for Muslim & non-Muslim travellers
Singapore – Top non-OIC destination (9th consecutive year).
Thailand & Philippines – Ranked #5 and #9 among top non-OIC destinations.
Examples from Indonesia:
Indonesia Islamic Art Museum
Masjid Istiqlal (Grand Mosque)
Tsunami Aceh Memorial Centre
Islamic Tourism in the
Middle East (MENA region)
Saudi Arabia (e.g., Makkah, Jeddah Corniche)
Egypt
Qatar (e.g., The Pearl Island – Doha)
Morocco
Turkey (e.g., Hagia Sophia)
Islamic Destinations in Non-Muslim Countries
Positive trend in non-OIC destinations – average score of top 20 increased by over 6% (GMTI 2024).
Efforts to improve services for Muslim travellers.
Examples include:
Singapore (Sultan Mosque)
United Kingdom (Halal Food Festival)
Taiwan (Taiwan Grand Mosque)
Hong Kong
Key Considerations for
Managing Islamic Tourism Destinations
Religious Needs:
Prayer times & Qibla direction (Mecca)
Halal dietary laws
Cultural Sensitivity:
Islamic culture varies by region – tailor offerings accordingly
Key Areas for Destination Managemen
1. Accommodation
Prayer mats & designated prayer spaces
Qibla indicators in rooms
Halal-certified food options (avoid cross-contamination)
2. Food & Beverages
Halal certification for restaurants & vendors
High standards of cleanliness & hygiene
3. Activities &
Entertainment
Gender-specific facilities (e.g., separate pools/spas)
Activities aligned with Islamic values (no harmful/immoral behavior)
4. Marketing & Promotion
Target messaging to Muslim travellers
Highlight halal-friendly features & cultural attractions