Empowering local tourism stakeholders: a muslim-friendly approach to sustainable geo-tourism in Langkawi’s UGGp

• Main Authors: Saffinee, Siti Syahirah, Jamaludin, Mohammad Aizat
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: HH Publisher 2023
• Subjects: BPG87 Islamic tourism. Halal issues; BPH114 Consumption. Halal issues; BPH117 Consumption. Halal issues. Standards. Certification. Halal status; BPH122 Consumption. Halal issues. Specific products. Food and drink; BPN87 Muslim friendly and halal services; HF5475.I74 Halal business, entrepreneur, marketing, management, and administration
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/110870/2/110870_Empowering%20local%20tourism%20stakeholders.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/110870/; https://journals.hh-publisher.com/index.php/JHIS/article/view/798
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The halal tourism industry is growing rapidly and is estimated to reach a value of $300 billion by 2030. However, it is crucial that this growth is sustainable and respects the cultural and religious beliefs of the Muslim community. A qualitative study was conducted to examine the curren...