OIC Member States Consider Ways of Boosting Islamic Tourism
Participants at the Forum include representatives of 27 OIC Member States, relevant OIC institutions, private sector and civil society organizations.
In his opening message at the Forum, delivered on his behalf by OIC Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs Ambassador Hameed Opeloyeru, the OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani traced the significance of the Forum on Islamic Tourism to consolidation of the gains made in the area of Islamic Finance and the establishment of OIC Halal Standards.
He explained that a major component of Islamic tourism was the development of Shariah-compliant hotels and resorts, entertainment and sport facilities, in addition to visits to Islamic cultural sites, promotion of Halal food and drinks, and family dedicated swimming and spa areas, among others.
The Secretary General expressed the hope that the outcome of the forum would increase awareness on the opportunities available in the Islamic tourism sector and would therefore scale-up the attractiveness of heritage and cultural tourism for the ever-increasing population of Muslim travelers.
The two-day Forum discusses and formulates recommendations on the development of a successful Islamic tourism destination, the expansion of business through Halal and Shariah-compliance and building of an effective communication to promote Islamic tourism.
Source: OIC
