Dr. Irwan Mohammad Ali, Coordinator of the Industry, Community and Alumni Network, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Perak Branch, offers this perspective on how Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality relates to sustainability, and how travel connects us at a deeper level with the meaning of life and the greatness of the ...
We love engaging with Halaluxe's founder and editor, Ms. Anis Ramli, who merges her travel and journalistic experience to advance the Islamic Tourism narrative globally. The unique and holistic retreats she curates and hosts convey the potential of experiential halal luxury.
We’re excited to introduce Ms. Normah Sulaiman, Director of Islamic Outreach ABIM Centre and Masjid Tour Guide Programme. Her enthusiasm for volunteering and determination to sow good deeds are a source of inspiration for us, a great reminder to always be kind and selfless.
Engaging with Ms. Hana Halim, the COO of Bondahaven Sdn Bhd and President of Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) in developing Islamic Tourism has been a fruitful journey for ITC. Her industry experience, business wisdom and heart for balanced wellness are values that we greatly admire in ...
Collaborating with Hajah Safinah Haji Yaakob, the CEO and founder of Future Forest International Sdn Bhd, gives Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) insight into her drive for sustainability, wellness, and community empowerment, and we look forward to seeing her achieve more success.
Ms. Aida Lim Abdullah’s vast experience in nation-building, corporate leadership, innovation and the Halal ecosystem has made her a valuable collaborator with ITC, where we share the same goals and vision in our Islamic Tourism journey.
Working with Dr. May, the founder of Attiya Spa, has been a fantastic experience for Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) on our journey in advancing Islamic Tourism in Malaysia. We can’t help but be inspired by her enthusiasm and passion. We’ll be rooting for your next journey in bolstering the ...
We are so fortunate to have a supporter and collaborator in Ms. Liz Othman of Teratak Spa. Her passion for wellness, drive for helping others through coaching, as well as her big heart for family are values that we love about her. Let’s be inspired by this powerhouse of ...
We’re excited to have Ms. Hannah Pearson, Director of Pear Anderson, as one of ITC’s close collaborators, sharing her insights into the Southeast Asian travel market. We look forward to cheer her on her journey in the travel business as well as her trail adventures!
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
Another challenging year has passed. For us, at Islamic Tourism Centre, being closely involved in stakeholder relations in tourism, we were keenly aware of the impact of the pandemic upon those in the industry.
Alhamdulillah, despite limited resources and the trials of 2021, we forged ahead in our mission to ...
Malaysia's medical personnel are able to communicate fluently in English, Malay, Mandarin and many other languages. (Picture: Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council/MHTC)
With 16 hospitals accredited by the Joint Commission International, one of the world’s leading nonprofit patient safety organizations, medical treatment is world-class in Malaysia.
The doctors and medical staff ...
Read the exclusive interview between Gaya Travel Magazine and the Director-General of Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) to learn more about ITC's Muslim-friendly Tour Guide (MFTG) programme.
Also in this issue are the experiences and takeaways of the programme as shared by MFTGs themselves along with a listicle of destinations in ...
The marvel that is Malaysia’s healthcare system has been shaped by a unique mix of factors such as the Malaysian spirit of excellence, its rich heritage and support from both the government and businesses.
Malaysian cuisine, like its people, is a melting pot of spices and flavours. Until three years ago, 230 Malaysian cuisines that are near extinction or "long forgotten" have been gazetted as National Culinary Heritage by the Department of National Heritage. The recipes for these heritage food (makanan warisan), as ...
Malaysia has flourished from receiving humble numbers of 643,000 health travellers in 2011, to up to 1.22 million in 2019 signifying trust in our healthcare services.
Read the cover story in @Halal Magazine on Islamic Tourism Centre where its Director-General discussed the topic of Mosque Tourism alongside its development and potential.
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on the ‘Understanding Muslim-friendly Tourism’ webinar, organised by ITC, as part of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) subregional cooperation initiative, which took place on 19 August 2021.
From Hidden Jewel to Healthcare Marvel, Malaysia has been recognised as the number one healthcare travel destination by volume according to The Global Market Report 2018 produced by LaingBuisson.
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In the name of Allah The Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Assalamualaikum WHB (May Peace Be Upon You) from Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) in Malaysia.
Before I begin, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for being able to pen down a few words for this ...
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC)’s inaugural Corporate Forum (ITCF), “Women in Islamic Tourism Economy” (WITE) Forum, which took place on 8 July 2021.
A royal town or Bandar Diraja is a unique feature that only nine states — Selangor, Perlis, Kedah, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Johor, Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu — that practise a monarchial system of government have. This is opposed to the gubernatorial system used in Malaysia's Borneo states (Sabah and ...
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In the name of Allah The All-Compassionate, All-Merciful.
Assalamualaikum WHB (May Peace Be Upon You) from Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) in Malaysia.
Before I begin, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for being able to pen down a few words for this Director-General’s note.
As ...
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In the name of Allah The All-Compassionate, All-Merciful.
Assalamualaikum WHB (May Peace Be Upon You) and greetings from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC).
I am pleased to share that on 22 June 2021, ITC turned 12 years old -- a much rewarding journey in developing Malaysia ...
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In the name of Allah The All-Compassionate, All-Merciful.
Assalamualaikum WHB (May Peace Be Upon You) from Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) in Malaysia.
Alhamdulillah, Islamic Tourism Centre set out to build Malaysia’s tourism industry in Islamic Tourism in 2009, and today, 12 years later, we see the fruits of our labour ...
Read the cover story in @Halal Magazine on Islamic Tourism Centre where its Director-General talks about the need for inclusivity among industry players to develop Islamic tourism and Muslim-friend tourism and hospitality by catering to the needs and interests of this niche market.
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on ITC’s MFAR hotel, Grand Ion Delemen Hotel Genting Highlands, driven to create a better Shariah-compliant environment in the well-known Malaysian highland destination, while projecting the Muslim travel market there to surge and hit its peak by the end of 2021
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on ITC’s MFAR hotel, DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, which posits that the process of rebuilding the Muslim travel market should begin domestically, with a positive mindset, by leveraging on campaigns and activities
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on Muslim travel research firm Pear Anderson, which believes that the Muslim travel market is not just the element that fills the gap in tourism, but it will be the next China market given its diverse prospects, geography and demography
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on ITC’s MFAR hotel, Pullman Kuching, which is riding on a wave of positive feedback courtesy of its receipt of the recognition by ITC as it has raised trust among its customers, particularly, Muslim tourists, and is driven to further improve its efforts ...
Read the write-up in @Halal Magazine by the Director-General of ITC, who pens down his thoughts on the road ahead for the tourism industry globally, and the role Islamic tourism and Muslim-friendly tourism and hospitality plays to create a more sustainable tourism industry
Read the story in @Halal Magazine on the launch of ITC’s initiative, the Muslim-friendly Accommodation Recognition (MFAR), regarded as the essence towards providing more significant Muslim-friendly infrastructures and facilities targetted for the Muslim-travel market
In the past few years, The Pearl Kuala Lumpur embarked on an aggressive rebranding campaign to enhance its public image and service delivery to celebrate more than two decades of great hospitality. Part of the rebranding process was to focus on the emerging Muslim tourist market, which is why ...
Assalamualaikum and greetings to all!
Allow me to begin by wishing everyone an Eid Mubarak 1442 AH! I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to be able to pen down a few words for this editor’s note.
Amari Johor Bahru, located in the capital of Johor, Malaysia, is undoubtedly one of its kind in the country. The first hotel under Thailand’s Amari brand to open in Malaysia, Amari Johor Bahru is located strategically in Johor Bahru (commonly called JB)’s CBD with the island nation of Singapore ...
Read the exclusive interview between Gaya Travel Magazine and the Director-General of Islamic Tourism Centre to learn why ITC has taken a great interest in championing the development of Islamic tourism to cater to this high-value market segment.
International hotel brand DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur (DTHKL), managed by Hilton Worldwide, is committed towards the development of the Islamic Tourism in Malaysia, which it says presents many opportunities to grow.
In recent years, Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) has keenly observed the growing interest in mosque tourism. Mosques have become an attraction in themselves drawing interest from both Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
Luxury property, Pullman Kuching, fronting the Kuching waterfront in Sarawak, Malaysia, had an easy experience in being certified as a Muslim-friendly hotel.
Established property, lifestyle, and hospitality brand, Sunway Hotels & Resorts, was among the first to apply for Islamic Tourism Centre’s (ITC) Muslim-friendly Accommodation Recognition (MFAR) programme in 2020. Today, three of its properties in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur, namely Sunway Resort, Sunway Pyramid Hotel, and Sunway Clio Hotel, have ...
In late December 2020, the Prime Minister of Malaysia launched Malaysia’s National Tourism Policy 2020-2030, giving concrete direction for the future of Malaysia’s tourism industry over the next ten years.
In his speech, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of recovery, connections, and sustainability. In the challenging period that we ...
If you’re a guide leading a group of international tourists on an excursion, what would you do if an accident happened, putting one of your charges in a life or death situation? Would you know exactly what to do?
With this in mind, Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) organised a basic ...
Despite the challenging pandemic situation we all faced last year which extends till today, Islamic Tourism Centre has published the third volume of the Islamic Tourism Journal.
We are pleased that we could honour our annual initiative to enrich the knowledge base surrounding the concept of Islamic tourism and Muslim-friendly ...
How fast time flies! We are now in the year 2021 after enduring a very challenging 2020. Many industries were affected by the pandemic, and the global tourism economy, unfortunately, was not spared either.
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, international tourist arrivals declined by 72 per cent ...