Japan ranks 6th as the Halal travel and tourism market among Non-OIC destinations
According to the announcement from Crescent Rating, which measure Global Muslim Travel Index, Japan is the 6th best Muslim-friendly destination among Non- Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries.
Crescent Rating
Crescent Rating has been devoted to increasing the connectivity of Muslim travel service/destinations with sales and effectiveness of profitability since 2008. Its insight comes into lifestyle, behavior, and specific demand in the Muslim market, providing feedback and approach at the same time.
Global Muslim Travel Index indicates briefly how the destination is Muslim-friendly is on the basis of following criteria.
・Family-Friendly Destination
・Muslim Traveler and General Safety
・Muslim Visitor Arrivals
・Dining Options and Halal Assurance
・Access to Prayer Places
・Airport Facilities
・Accommodation Options
・Muslim Traveler Needs Awareness and Outreach
・Ease of Communication
・Air Connectivity
・ Visa Requirements
Top 20 Non-OIC Destinations
Top 20 Non-OIC Destinations with each score are shown below.
1 67.3 Singapore
2 61.8 Thailand
3 60.0 United Kingdom
4 53.6 South Africa
5 53.2 Hong Kong
6 52.8 Japan
7 52.4 Taiwan
8 52.1 France
9 48.8 Spain
10 48.6 USA
11 48.2 Germany
12 47.6 India
13 47.5 Sri Lanks
14 46.7 Australia
15 46.5 Philippines
16 46.5 Russian Federation
17 45.9 China
18 45.5 South Korea
19 45.1 Canada
20 44.8 Belgium
2017 saw achievement of Japan’s stable step-up to the Muslim-friendly destination, ranking up from 8th last year, 11th 2015, 17th 2014, and 23rd in 2013.
As evident from the ranking above, Japan has been getting attention from the world as Muslim-friendly destination. We are confronted with the phase to actively promote Muslim-friendly tourism to welcome more Muslim with Japanese fabulous hospitality and culture.
To drive this movement forward, we better unite together and try best performance for it!
Referred link: https://www.crescentrating.com/
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