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The Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) is a travel index that ranks countries based on their performance in the Muslim travel market.[1][2] The index is published by CrescentRating in collaboration with MasterCard.[3]
History
editThe Global Muslim Travel Index was started by Fazal Bahardeen in 2011 and is published annually by CrescentRating.[3][4]
In 2017, GMTI covering 130 countries was published with Malaysia as the highest-ranked country in Muslim travel.[5]
In the 2018 report, GMTI estimated that there were around 140 million Muslim travelers worldwide.[6]
In 2019 GMTI rankings, Indonesia and Malaysia were ranked as the most Muslim travel-friendly countries.[7][8]
In 2021, the ranking was expanded to 140 destinations.[9] The index ranked Malaysia as the top-ranked in the halal travel industry and noted changes in preferences of travelers such as the rise of contactless travel.[9]
In 2022, GMTI rankings were published again with Malaysia as the top-ranked country.[10]
Methodology
editThe overall index is calculated based on a number of factors including the air connectivity, airport facilities, communication, the number of visitors, halal food options, travel environment, visa, and ease to access a place of worship.[3][11]
In 2021 GMTI, the index also took into consideration factors such as travel corridors and bubbles.[9]
References
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- ^ a b c Chin, Chester; Yusri, Aisya. "Muslim tourism is a promising market". The Star.
- ^ "How Asia became a Muslim tourism hotspot, netting over US$30 billion". South China Morning Post. December 16, 2018.
- ^ "Malaysia at top spot in global Muslim travel market". The Star.
- ^ "Halal tourism boom draws Muslim holidaymakers to Asia". Nikkei Asia.
- ^ "Malaysia, Indonesia tie for top spot among Muslim-friendly travel destinations". 9 April 2019.
- ^ "Indonesia taps into Muslim tourist market with Shariah hotels". Arab News. November 18, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Malaysia ranks first again in global Muslim travel index despite pandemic". The Star.
- ^ "Malaysia ranks first again in global Muslim travel index amid 'fragile' events". 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Malaysia ranks world's best Muslim travel destination". 6 May 2017.