Unpacking the Future of Halal Travel: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025 Report Insights

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Crescentrating: Halal Tourism & Lifestyle Unpacked

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Welcome to CrescentRating's official Spotify hub, your gateway to the latest insights on Muslim travel, lifestyle, and halal economy. Join us as we unpack key findings from our research reports, explore groundbreaking ideas shaping the global halal travel ecosystem, and host conversations with thought leaders, academics, innovators, and entrepreneurs worldwide. From expert analyses to inspiring stories, our episodes help you stay ahead in a growing, evolving market full of opportunity.

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Unpacking the Future of Halal Travel: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025 Report Insights

Crescentrating: Halal Tourism & Lifestyle Unpacked

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4 months ago

Unpacking the Future of Halal Travel: Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025 Report Insights

Get a concise audio overview of the 10th edition of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2025 Report! This flagship publication, released at the Halal In Travel Global Summit 2025 in Singapore, provides the definitive benchmark for the global Muslim travel market, celebrating eleven years of partnership between Mastercard and CrescentRating

Key Highlights from This Overview:

•Market Growth: The Muslim travel market is in a dynamic new growth phase, with an estimated 176 million international Muslim visitors in 2024 (10% above pre-pandemic levels) and projected to reach 245 million arrivals by 2030, with an estimated expenditure of USD 235 billion

•Evolving Traveler Profile: Witness a shift towards more independent and conscious journeys, including the rise of solo travelers (Millennials, Gen Z), female travelers, and purpose-led experiences like regenerative tourism, digital detox retreats, and sports tourism

•New Competitive Landscape: Discover how non-OIC destinations like Singapore, the UK, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Spain are strategically increasing their appeal and challenging traditional leaders

•Deepened Inclusivity: The report expands its Accessible Travel Framework (ATF) to spotlight the unique needs of neurodivergent travelers and active senior travelers

•Enhanced Frameworks: Learn about the refined ACES model with new metrics for basic utilities, and the RIDA framework (Responsible, Immersive, Digital, Assured) now aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), alongside the new RIDA Impact Score (RIS) for benchmarking tourism providers

•Top Destinations: Malaysia retains its #1 position, while Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE share the #2 spot. Singapore remains the top non-OIC destination1920. The GMTI has transformed the global travel ecosystem, influencing governments, academia, and businesses to foster a global travel environment built on understanding, trust, and excellence

Download the full GMTI 2025 Report: Find the complete report and dive deeper into the insights at: https://www.crescentrating.com/