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Religious Tourism

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.

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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,

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SOTC Travel partners with Anuradha Paudwal for spiritual tours

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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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Global pilgrimage growth faces setbacks as geopolitical conflicts escalate

Faith-based travel, particularly in the form of pilgrimage to one sacred site or a series thereof, has drawn travellers the world over to pay homage to their gods, to give thanks for blessings received, or to mourn those lost.

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ikhlas.com invites travellers to discover the jewels of Asia at inaugural travel fair

Capital A subsidiary Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd recently launched its first-ever ikhlas.com Travel Fair 2025.

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Philippines boosts tourism ties with Saudi Arabia

The Philippines continues to strengthen its tourism ties with Saudi Arabia as it seeks to gain a larger share of the Middle Eastern travel market.

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Tourism Authority of Thailand announces adjustments to national event schedules for this month

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced several adjustments to the schedules and formats of events and activities throughout this month to express respect and gratitude for the benevolence of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.