Day 2

Listen to key entrepreneurs getting themselves involved within the Muslim-friendly space, and hear their highs, their lows, their journey to succeed – and what opportunities are lighting them up.

Panelist:

i. Jennifer Ogunyemi, Founder, Sisters in Business
ii. Shahzad Younas, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Muzz
iii. Dato’ Sri Vincent Tiew Soon Thung, Executive Director, KL Wellness City

Moderator: Gary Bowerman, Director, Check-in Asia

Hear from distinct destinations: Malaysia, Uzbekistan and Spain on how they promote Islamic heritage as a key draw for tourists, both Muslim and non-Muslim. Thanks to its ancient history and significance of being on the Silk Route, Uzbekistan has an outstanding richness of Islamic heritage. Spain was once the heartland of Al-Andalus whilst Malaysia on the other hand witnessed the establishments of Islam in Southeast Asia. Listen to our panellists to understand how they have developed Muslim-friendly tourism to showcase their culture and history.

Panellist:
i. Bekhruz Mukhtorov, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Hasana Travel Uzbekistan
ii. Marta Fernández Martín, Director, Spain Tourism Board
iii. Nur Alyssa Coraline Yussin, Director – Research & Training, Islamic Tourism Centre

Moderator: Anis Ramli, Founder, Halaluxe