A workshop on developing a supply chain of tourism services for Islamic visitors in central Vietnam opened in the central beach city of Da Nang on June 10.

At the event

Co-organised by Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board in Vietnam, the Islamic Tourism Centre (under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia), and the Da Nang Department of Tourism, the event saw the participation of representatives of more than 100 enterprises in the sector in three central localities: Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, and Quang Nam.

Nguyen Son Thuy, Director of Duy Nhat Dong Duong Tourism Limited Company, said that Vietnam has welcomed many Muslim tourists in recent years, but the sector has yet to enjoy due attention.

Bride Tuisha and Groom Gaurav (India) came to Da Nang with their family to hold a wedding ceremony in January 2023. (Photo: ANH DAO)

Deputy Chairman of the Da Nang Department of Tourism Nguyen Xuan Binh said the city has developed several plans to attract more tourists following the COVID-19 pandemic, and this market sector is seeing a chance to further expand.

According to Marina Muhamad, Director of Islamic Tourism Centre, Da Nang should pay attention to special services catering the needs of Islamic tourists such as praying areas and Halal food.

Delegates at the event exchanged ideas on trends and consumption habits in tourism among Islamic tourists and Halal culinary services.

There are about 1.8 billion Muslims in the world, the ASEAN region accounts for 255 million. Recently, the early reopening of direct flights between Da Nang and Singapore, Malaysia, and India have created favourable conditions for strong growth in the number of Southeast Asian tourists visiting Da Nang.

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