ITB Asia is this year launching a Muslim Travel Hub and Pavilion to host panel discussions from October 17-19 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands.
ITB Asia 2018 will focus on the US$180 billion Muslim travel market as it partners with key experts, CrescentRating and Halal Trip, for the third edition of the Halal in Travel summit.
ITB Asia is this year launching a Muslim Travel Hub and Pavilion to host panel discussions from October 17-19 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands.
By 2020, it is expected that there will be 156 million Muslim travellers, growing nearly 30% since 2016. By 2026, the estimated total purchase by Muslim travellers is expected to rise to US$300 billion, doubling in volume over a decade.
The third Halal in Travel Asia Summit on October 17 will focus on the key theme of 'Innovation & Technology in the Muslim Travel Space'.
The conference will kick off with the official release of the Mastercard-Halal Trip Digital Muslim Travel Report (DMTR) 2018, revealing the latest insights and in-depth analysis into the Muslim travel market and behaviours when it comes to trip planning research and engagement in the digital space.
For the three full days, the dedicated Muslim Travel Hub will offer panels, showcases and discussions on Halal travel. Key topics covered include how to attract Muslim travellers to destinations throughout the year, how to further develop the growing Muslim travel market, and develop Muslim-friendly travel packages.
Located in the same area will be the Muslim Travel Pavilion, dedicated to exhibitors that offer Muslim travel products and services. The pavilion will play host to various talks on how to win over Muslim visitors, happy trails with travel apps and addressing Muslim traveller anxieties.
ITB Asia's key partner, Have Halal Will Travel, will host a conference on October 17 from 2 – 5pm.