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The Ministry of Tourism (DOT) aims to make the Philippines more competitive globally for the Muslim tourism market by encouraging tourism stakeholders to ensure that their services are tailored to the needs of Muslim tourists
. the country as a holiday destination, the friendliness and safety of families, the availability of services and facilities tailored to Muslims in tourist destinations and halal consciousness.
Halal, who is Arabic for permission, refers to what is allowed or legal in traditional Islamic law
DOT Usec Arturo P. Boncato Jr. explained: "This little act can go to to send a welcome signal to our Muslim visitors. It will also help promote respect, unity and peace. For example, owners and managers can install "qiblah" (Muslim prayer directions) in hotel rooms, and provide a common "Musalla" (prayer space) for our Muslim guests, "he said. added.
Atty. Helen Catalbas, regional director of DOT-6, said tourist arrivals from predominantly Muslim countries are on the rise
"In recent years, tourist arrivals from predominantly Muslim countries have steadily increased In 2017, for example, 26,478 tourists from Middle Eastern countries visited the Western Visayas, Catalbas said his office would soon be conducting consultation dialogues with Western Visayas tourism stakeholders on ways and means. attract more tourists from Muslim countries to visit the region
"We can achieve this goal if and only if the entire government and private sector communities will cooperate. That's why all opinions on this matter matter, "she added. (SLC)
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