Indonesia Ranks First as the World's Most Muslim-Friendly Destination

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Cindy Mutia Annur 06/06/2023 09:36 WIB

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Indonesia ranks highest as a Muslim-friendly destination globally according to the 2023 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI).

The World's Best Muslim-Friendly Travel Destinations According to the Global Muslim Travel Index/GMTI (2023)

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The World's Best Muslim-Friendly Travel Destinations According to the Global Muslim Travel Index/GMTI (2023)

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Indonesia and Malaysia topped the list of the world's most Muslim-friendly destinations according to the 2023 Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) released by Mastercard and CrescentRating. Both countries achieved an index score of 73 points.

The GMTI assessed 138 Muslim-friendly travel destinations. The index evaluates destinations based on four main criteria: access, communication, environment, and services.

"Indonesia and Malaysia jointly hold the prestigious top position in the 2023 GMTI," stated the GMTI report.

Indonesia previously ranked first in the 2019 GMTI report, while Malaysia has consistently been at the forefront since 2015.

According to the GMTI, Indonesia and Malaysia both excelled in the communication criteria, which includes destination marketing.

Furthermore, both countries also led in the service criteria assessment, which aligns with the needs of Muslim tourists. This service assessment includes factors such as halal food options, easy access to prayer facilities, Muslim-friendly accommodation, halal food and prayer rooms at airports, and captivating heritage and travel experiences.

CrescentRating Founder and CEO Fazal Bahardeen stated that the Muslim travel market showed significant growth in 2022, reaching 110 million international Muslim visitors. This represents 68% of the pre-pandemic level in 2019.

"We project that Muslim tourist arrivals will increase to 140 million in 2023 and recover to pre-pandemic levels of 160 million in 2024," said Fazal in his report.

Looking ahead, Fazal stated that the Muslim travel market is expected to continue growing significantly, with a projected 230 million Muslim tourist arrivals and US$225 billion in spending by 2028.

Editor : Padjar Iswara

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."