Day 1 Archives - WITC 2022

Session Three: Islamic Tourism Economy Forum

February 23, 2017 • 0 Comment

Join in this discussion to explore how Islamic Tourism drives up demand for halal goods and services required by Muslim travellers – from banking and finance, insurance, property and accommodation, transportation and logistics, education, food and beverage, healthcare and wellness, modest fashion and technology.

NORHASLINA OTHMAN
Vice President of Facilitation
Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council

DATUK HJ MOHAMAD ALI HASAN
Board of ANGKASA
Malaysian National Co-operative Movement (ANGKASA)

FAZIL IRWAN SOM
Chief Executive Officer
Penang Halal International

MOHD RIDZAL MOHD SHERIFF
Chairman
Federation of Investment Managers Malaysia

Session Two: Islamic Tourism Corporate Forum

February 23, 2017 • 0 Comment

Today’s travel landscape is increasingly complex, requiring new thinking and strategies to uncover solutions that meet the needs of both the leisure and business traveller, including Muslims. How do airports, airlines, hotels, policymakers, NGOs and other service providers meet the needs of Muslim tourists while catering to the needs of a diverse marketplace? Gain insights from tourism industry leaders on how the Muslim tourist market has driven their transformation, and the future potential they see in it.

HARYATI MD HAIDAR
Director – Strategic Projects
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

NIGEL WONG
Secretary General
ASEAN Tourism Association

HAMZA ARSLAN
Country Director
Turkish Airlines

Moderator

HANISOFIAN ALIAS
Chief Industry Development Officer
Halal Industry Development Corporation (HDC)

Lunch / Zohor prayer

February 23, 2017 • 0 Comment

Session One: Islamic Tourism Destination Showcase

February 23, 2017 • 0 Comment

This session features presentations by key and rising Muslim-Friendly destinations worldwide. Listen in to how these national tourism organisations discovered the potential of the Muslim tourist market and overcame the challenges along the way. They share their journey and the transformations experienced along the way.

Uzbekistan: Ancient Bukhara as a New Destination

H.E. RAVSHAN USMANOV
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Malaysia