REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS - Next stop: Halal tourism

Traveldailyasia.com, 11/19/2007

"Halal tourism has the potential to develop into one of the most resilient forms of tourism," said Parita Chitakasem, Asia Pacific and Australasia Travel and Tourism Manager for Euromonitor International.
She said tourism revenue in the Middle East is expected to double to almost US$51 billion and domestic tourism by over 80 percent to reach US$24 billion in 2011.
"Most of this growth stems from Middle Eastern travellers, underlining the need for tailored Halal tourism products and services that are developed within the region and cater to this dynamic local market," she said.

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