With aspirations to become a locality that successfully develops tourism respectful of Muslim culture and visitor needs, the northern province of Quang Ninh is seeking support, collaboration, and shared efforts to build a thriving Halal tourism sector.

Recognising the great potential of Muslim tourists from the Middle East, the capital city of Hanoi is preparing the necessary conditions to proactively attract this unique market segment.

Halal tourism presents a promising opportunity driven by rising global Muslim travel demand, and while Vietnam is beginning to tap into this market, it still faces challenges in meeting its unique cultural and religious needs.

An international conference on the prospects of Halal tourism development in Hanoi was held in the capital city on April 15.

Experts see a golden opportunity for Vietnam to tap into the booming Halal market, fueled by a surging global Muslim population.

The Institute of South Asian, West Asian and African Studies (ISAWAAS) under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) hosted a Happy Iftar Day in Hanoi on April 3, bringing together representatives of Muslim countries’ embassies in Vietnam.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on March 6 held a meeting with representatives of the Muslim community in the city on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan.

Vietnam’s tourism sector is working hard to attract more tourists from Muslim countries (Halal tourists) which is seen as a potential market for the global tourism industry.

VOV.VN - The northern province of Quang Ninh hosted a conference on September 12 to attract Muslim tourists to the locality as part of its scheme to fully tap into the potential of the international tourism market.

The northern province of Quang Ninh has welcomed 28 Indian visitors according to the tradition of Islamism, proving its professionalism in organising Halal tourism activities.