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Philippines developing Halal-friendly offerings in Boracay: DOT
Philippines developing Halal-friendly offerings in Boracay: DOT
Stall owners tend to their stalls as guests sample different Muslim delicacies at the Manila Halal Food Festival, held at the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File
Stall owners tend to their stalls as guests sample different Muslim delicacies at the Manila Halal Food Festival, held at the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — The Philippines is developing Halal-friendly offerings in Boracay to lure in more Muslims tourists in one of the country’s top destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Wednesday.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei — The Philippines is developing Halal-friendly offerings in Boracay to lure in more Muslims tourists in one of the country’s top destinations, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Wednesday.
The Philippines intends to tap into the billion-dollar Halal tourism industry, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said, underscoring the growing demand for Muslim-friendly activities and amenities.
The Philippines intends to tap into the billion-dollar Halal tourism industry, Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said, underscoring the growing demand for Muslim-friendly activities and amenities.
“We are now in talks with Boracay local government and DOT to respond to the request of our ambassadors to offer Halal-friendly tourism in Boracay,” she told reporters in a chance interview here.
“We are now in talks with Boracay local government and DOT to respond to the request of our ambassadors to offer Halal-friendly tourism in Boracay,” she told reporters in a chance interview here.
“Ang layunin po natin is to fully open up Mindanao to Halal tourism… and second, to expand our Halal and Muslsim-friendly offerings all over the country para naman yung destinations natin ay mag-o-offer nito,” she said.
“Ang layunin po natin is to fully open up Mindanao to Halal tourism… and second, to expand our Halal and Muslsim-friendly offerings all over the country para naman yung destinations natin ay mag-o-offer nito,” she said.
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The DOT has also signed a deal with a major property development firm to convert all their establishments into Muslim-friendly destinations, she said.
The DOT has also signed a deal with a major property development firm to convert all their establishments into Muslim-friendly destinations, she said.
The Halal industry is expected to have an estimated market value of over $300 billion by 2030, according to data from the American Halal Foundation.
The Halal industry is expected to have an estimated market value of over $300 billion by 2030, according to data from the American Halal Foundation.
Halal tourism refers to travel services and facilities that cater to the needs of Muslim travelers, including Halal food, prayer facilities, alcohol-free environments and modest clothing options.
Halal tourism refers to travel services and facilities that cater to the needs of Muslim travelers, including Halal food, prayer facilities, alcohol-free environments and modest clothing options.
“This Muslim-friendly, Halal tourism is a portfolio that we wish to grow especially with our visitors from Brunei, in the region, as well as the Middle East,” Frasco said.
“This Muslim-friendly, Halal tourism is a portfolio that we wish to grow especially with our visitors from Brunei, in the region, as well as the Middle East,” Frasco said.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel earlier said that the Philippines is seeking help from Brunei to find ways to earn more Halal certifications in the agriculture and food industry.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel earlier said that the Philippines is seeking help from Brunei to find ways to earn more Halal certifications in the agriculture and food industry.
The Philippines ranked 7th in the Global Tourism Index’s list of emerging Muslim-friendly destinations among non-Islamic countries.
The Philippines ranked 7th in the Global Tourism Index’s list of emerging Muslim-friendly destinations among non-Islamic countries.
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