Religious Tourism
Catholic pilgrimage sector surges as papal visit draws millions to Spain’s ancient traditions
More than just an act of faith, every papal visit has served as a shot in the arm for both secular and religious tourism.
SOTC Travel unveils spiritual journeys calendar
SOTC Travel unveils spiritual journeys calendar
Global hubs fast-track halal travel infrastructure as cross-border demand surges
Given current circumstances, one would think that the tenor of halal travel has changed for this year; but this is not necessarily the case.
Eid al-Adha airfares soar as regional conflict forces rerouting of pilgrim flights
As the Islamic month of Dhu Al Hijjah approaches, the global travel industry is preparing for one of the
Authorities tighten Hajj entry rules as regional pressures mount
Regulations governing the sacred Hajj have grown tighter in the face of the ongoing conflict raging through West Asia.
Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends
The landscape of religious tourism in Saudi Arabia has reached a pivotal seasonal shift. As of Monday, April 13,
SOTC Travel partners with Anuradha Paudwal for spiritual tours
SOTC Travel partners with Anuradha Paudwal for spiritual tours
Religious tourism ban costs Israel $3.4 billion as tensions rise
Israel has already lost US$3.4 billion in pilgrimage revenues; needless to say that these more recent incidents involving the clergy and the faithful will definitely not be good for the country’s economic bottom line.
Umrah demand holds steady as regional airspace closures strain logistics
Saudi Arabia’s Umrah sector is holding firm, but the journey around it has become harder to manage. The Kingdom
Tourism Malaysia successfully hosts Mega Fam Iftar 2026
Tourism Malaysia brought back its Mega Fam Iftar programme this year with the event running from 27th February to 3rd March.
Holy Land pilgrimage revenue collapses as regional conflict intensifies during Ramadan
As we are currently in the Christian period of Lent and the Muslim month of Ramadan, the timing of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is a disastrous one for the religious tourism sector.
Ramadan travel transforms traditions amid a global rise in cultural tourism
With this year’s observance of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan starting this week, it is interesting to note that the holiday has shifted from a quiet period into a more vibrant observance coloured by cultural nuances.
ikhlas.com broadens access to fidyah payments via new partnerships with TheNoor and Touch ‘n Go
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) recently entered two agreements with TheNoor and Touch ’n Go as a
Global tourism industry pivots to halal services as Muslim middle class expands
The global halal economy is valued at more than US$2 trillion and is projected to reach US$2.8 trillion in
ikhlas.com releases offerings for Umrah 1448H
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) has announced its offerings for Umrah 1448H.
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