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Thursday, August 13, 2015

How halal tourism is travelling in the right direction | The National

How halal tourism is travelling in the right direction

Melinda Healy

August 13, 2015 Updated: August 13, 2015 03:17 PM

A dedicated “halal cruise” is the latest in a stream of tourism offerings ­being marketed directly towards Muslim travellers, as global companies reposition themselves to cater to the growth market.

The cruise, touted as the first of its kind in Turkey without alcohol, pork products or gambling services on board, is set to sail next month, and follows a swath of travel apps, websites, hotels, airlines and Muslim-­friendly guides clamouring to cater to the increasing number of tourists looking for a thoughtful holiday experience.

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