Crescentrating announces the Top 10 Halal-Friendly Holiday Destinations for 2012

Crescentrating just announced its Top 10 Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations for 2012. This year’s top 10 destinations were split into two categories; Top 10 among the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) countries and the top 10 among the other countries.

In addition to Crescentrating’s own surveys and research, this year’s Ranking also included voting by the visitors to www.crescentrating.com. 

Top 10 Halal Friendly Destinations 2012 (OIC Countries)

1.       Malaysia

2.       Egypt

3.       Turkey

4.       Indonesia

5.       United Arab Emirates

6.       Morocco

7.       Tunisia

8.       Jordan

9.       Brunei Darussalam

10.    Qatar

Top 10 Halal-Friendly Destinations 2012 (non-OIC Countries)

1.       Bosnia & Herzegovina

2.       Singapore

3.       South Africa

4.       Sri Lanka

5.       Gold Coast (Australia)

6.       Delhi (India)

7.       London (UK)

8.       Bangkok (Thailand)

9.       Munich (Germany)

10.    Vienna (Austria)

This year’s list was compiled based on the Muslim Lifestyle Friendly (Halal Friendly) facilities and services available to Muslim visitors such as Halal food availability, Halal certified restaurants, and the availability of mosques, family friendly attractions etc., in the particular destination.

OIC Countries, which are generally Halal Friendly, offer a more hassle free vacation due to the readily available supply of Halal food, prayer facilities and the general family-friendly atmosphere. These destinations not only offer their Halal-conscious tourists these necessary Halal friendly facilities, but they also have great tourist attractions such as theme parks, nature excursions, shopping opportunities and wonderful beaches!

Malaysia, which is ranked as the Top Halal Friendly Holiday Destination in an OIC country, offers much to Muslim travelers; Malaysia was followed by Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, Brunei and Qatar.

All of the non-OIC countries listed have the basic Halal-friendly facilities available as well, though they may not be as frequent or as popular as in OIC countries. The destinations offer unique surroundings, atmospheres and attractions for the many visitors they welcome.

Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is ranked as the most Halal-Friendly Holiday Destination in a non-OIC country; this crossroad where east meets west is an eclectic mix of traditional masjids and modern ski resorts giving its tourists the best of both worlds. BiH was followed by Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Gold Coast (Australia), Delhi (India), London (UK), Bangkok (Thailand), Munich (Germany) and Vienna (Austria) as the Top 10 Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations among non OIC countries for 2012.

For a more in-depth look at the Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations of 2012, visit www.crescentrating.com.

 

About Crescentrating:

Crescentrating Pte Ltd. is a Singapore based company focused on the development of the Halal Friendly Travel market segment worldwide. Establishments are crescentrated on a scale of one to seven based on the services and facilities they provide to Muslim travelers. The Board of Directors and Board of Advisers of Crescentrating Pte Ltd. come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique skills and knowledge from the Islamic Banking Industry, Halal Food Industry, Research and Consultancy, Islamic Scholarship and Corporate experience. All of them are well-established individuals with International and pioneering experience in their chosen fields.

For further information or discussion please contact:

Crescentrating

Shahnaz Zakkir, Marketing Manager

Tel.:+65 6304 8020, E-Mail: shahnaz@crescentrating.com

Web: www.crescentrating.com