THE Philippines stepped up to seventh place as an attractive destination for Muslim travelers, tying with other non-members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation like Germany, South Africa and Spain.
In the global ranking of 138 countries, the Philippines ranked number 36, an improvement by one place, with an overall performance score of 46 on access, communications, environment, and service. Indonesia regained its first-place ranking, which it lost after 2019. For this year’s GMTI, as in 2022, Ukraine and Russia were not included due to their ongoing war.
“Looking further into the future, the outlook remains positive. By 2028, the Muslim travel market is projected to reach unprecedented heights, with Muslim arrivals expected to hit 230 million. This represents a significant increase from the 2019 levels, indicating that the growth of the Muslim travel market is not just a recovery but an expansion,” the report added. “Moreover, the expenditure by Muslim travelers is projected to be US$225 billion by 2028.
In a news statement, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said, “This award is an affirmation of our collaborative efforts towards positioning the Philippines as a preferred destination for Muslim travelers, and strategically developing our Halal Tourism portfolio across our regions.
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