A proactive approach to the Muslim travel market

At the seminar “Da Nang – A Muslim-Friendly Tourism Destination”, held on December 12, experts affirmed that Da Nang has strong potential to attract the Muslim travel market. An upward trend in Muslim tourist numbers in Da Nang Expanding capacity to welcome Muslim travellers Da Nang is steadily expanding its capacity to serve Muslim travellers, with around 40 Halal and Indian restaurants, more than 10 Halal-certified venues, over 100 vegetarian eateries, and hundreds of seafood restaurants suitable for Muslim visitors. The city has also stepped up promotion in key markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Middle East, supported by direct and charter flights. According to Associate Professor Dr. Dinh Cong Hoang from the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, the global Halal tourism market now contributes over USD 300 billion and is projected to reach 230 million travellers by 2028. A Halal-certified restaurant at Ba Na Hills He said that Da Nang holds strong advantages as an international gateway with direct links to major Muslim hubs and a reputation as a modern, safe destination. High-end hotels and resorts are well positioned to meet Muslim needs, offering prayer facilities, Qibla directions, and private accommodations that appeal particularly to Middle Eastern families and younger Muslim travellers. Developing a comprehensive Halal ecosystem Drawing on experience serving Muslim guests, Doan Van Tuan, Executive Chef at Furama Resort Da Nang, said that service quality, food standards, and well-trained human resources, especially honesty and professionalism, are crucial to earning trust from Muslim travellers. Muslim tourists exploring Hoi An ancient town (Da Nang) Doan Van Tuan also recommended in-depth training on Islamic culture for tourism staff and greater support for businesses seeking Halal certification. Meanwhile, Phan Thi Van Thao from Crystal Bay (Da Nang Branch) said that Muslim tourists tend to stay longer, spend more, and prefer all-inclusive packages, while placing Halal compliance above aesthetics when choosing accommodation. Based on these strengths, Dr. Dinh Cong Hoang proposed a phased roadmap for developing Da Nang’s Halal ecosystem, aiming to position the city as a leading Halal tourism destination in Vietnam by 2030. Theo baodanang.vn TỔNG ĐÀI DỊCH VỤ CÔNG: (0236) 1022 hoặc *1022, miễn phí phục vụ   1. Đường dây nóng tiếp nhận ý kiến phản ánh, góp ý của tổ chức, công dân và chuyển đến cơ quan chức năng xử lý 2. Hướng dẫn, giải đáp quy định, chính sách, thông tin kinh tế – xã hội 3. Hướng dẫn thực hiện thủ tục hành chính, dịch vụ công trực tuyến 4. Cung cấp thông tin phòng chống thiên tai, bão lũ 5. Cung cấp dịch vụ Tổng đài CSKH, nhắn tin CSKH, truyền thông, sự kiện và các dịch vụ tư vấn khác…