Safdar Khan
Asia
Southeast Asian destinations take top ranks in Mastercard CrescentRating GMTI 2024
Southeast Asia has once again emerged as the world’s leading Muslim tourist destination in the latest edition of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), with Indonesia and Malaysia tied for the top spot among 145 destinations in the 2024 study.
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Muslim Gen Z travellers seek culture, sustainability in travel
Two thirds of Muslim Gen Ztraveliers are looking for cultural immersion in their chosen destinations, while nature excursions are prioritized just as highly as more conventional “leisure seeking” pursuits, such as shopping and events.
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