Religious Tourism

Kyoto draws tourists in with Kyoto Summer Special Openings

Kyoto City warmly welcomes travellers and culture lovers coming in for the summer to explore some of its most treasured

Religious Tourism

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts honoured at Halal in Travel Awards 2025

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts now has the distinction of being the Philippines’ first-ever Muslim-Friendly Hotel Chain.

Religious Tourism

Hong Kong earns plaudits for Muslim-friendly tourism

The Hong Kong SAR is gaining traction as a warmly welcoming, affordable, and safe destination for Muslim travellers from Southeast Asia and beyond.

Religious Tourism

Over 70,000 pilgrims to make their way to Rome for the Jubilee of Movements

Around 70,000 pilgrims from over 100 nations are expected to make their way to Rome this weekend for the Jubilee

Religious Tourism

Asia mulls the growing importance of halal tourism

While halal travel is commonly something equated with the Middle East, travel professionals need to be aware that it also applies to other parts of the world, particularly South and Southeast Asia which both have sizeable Muslim populations.

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No Epidemic Threats Detected During Hajj as Kingdom Implements Comprehensive Medical Measures: AlJalajel

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahad AlJalajel, confirmed that the public health situation remains stable with no public health

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Saudi Arabia receives over 1mn pilgrims for Hajj: Tawfiq Al-Rabiah

The minister noted that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has conducted more than 37,000 inspections of various service providers, resulting in the identification of 3,400 observations that have been addressed

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Wego introduces Qibla Finder

Exciting update for Wego users: The popular Qibla Finder feature has returned to the Wego app with enhanced functionality. Responding

Religious Tourism

From sorrow to spectacle: the impact of recent Vatican events on religious tourism

The passing of Pope Francis in the Vatican made its mark on various sectors of society, so it is not

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Megaworld Hotels & Resorts leads the way for Muslim tourism in the Philippines

Embracing a new standard on Muslim hospitality, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) stands tall as the Philippine Department of Tourism

Religious Tourism

The passing of Pope Francis in the Jubilee Year: what it means for religious tourism in the weeks to come

(Updated: 8:03pm, BKK) The passing of Pope Francis on Monday, 21st April, came as a shock to the world, one

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Philippine authorities on full alert as vacationers make their way back to Manila

Police security operations in the Philippine capital remain in full effect as vacationers return to Manila following the Holy Week

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Philippine Coast Guard reports 140,000 maritime passengers beat Holy Week rush

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reports that more than 140,000 maritime passengers made their way through ports throughout the Philippines as of Wednesday, 16th April.