Launching of the Guidelines for Basic Services of Muslim-Friendly Tourism
6th International Halal in Tourism Summit (IHTS) 2024
Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Jakarta | October 30, 2024
In order to guide tourism industry players in providing better services to both domestic and global Muslim tourists, the Ministry of Tourism, Bank Indonesia, and Bappenas collaborated to develop a Basic Guidelines for Muslim-Friendly Tourism Services. The guidelines were launched during the Indonesia Sharia Economic Festival on October 30, 2024, by Mrs. Widiyanti Putri Wardhana (Minister of Tourism), accompanied by Mr. Arief Hartawan (Head of the Regional Department of Bank Indonesia) and Mrs. Rosy Wediawaty (Director of Trade, Investment and International Economic Cooperation, Bappenas).
The symbolic ceremony was conducted through the handover of the guidelines from the Minister of Tourism to Mr. Hariyadi Sukamdani as the Chairman of the Confederation of Indonesia Tourism Association and Mr. Riyanto Sofyan as the Chairman of the Indonesia Halal in Tourism Association.
The guidelines are optional and inclusive, elaborating on three basic elements related to Muslim-friendly tourism services, namely the provision of halal food and beverages, sanitation, and adequate sanitation facilities. Hopefully the intended guidelines can contribute to maintaining and continuously enhancing the competitiveness of Indonesia’s Muslim-friendly tourism.
Greetings,
IHTS Committee Team
Ministry of Tourism | Bank Indonesia | Bappenas