The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has started promoting Muslim-friendly tourism. One of the steps to follow up on this was to launch a Muslim-friendly tourism guidebook on (21/9) which was held at an event entitled Islamic Day 2022. There is something that needs to be noted in this case, namely that Muslim-friendly tourism is different from religious tourism.

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Muslim friendly tourism concept

Muslim-friendly tourism is different from religious tourism. The mention of tourism refers to the concept of providing supporting facilities for Muslim tourists to fulfill their needs and obligations. For example, the availability of places of worship, ablution places, and clean toilets. Providing halal food in tour activities is also an important point in this tour.

"So there is a need for facilitation in all places where Muslim tourist activities pass. Starting from airports, stations, Harbor, to the bus terminal. Then in hotels or accommodation, in places to eat, and in spas because this has become a necessity too.

"Then in Muslim-friendly tourist malls, because everyone will definitely shop, and in the transportation mode," said Amicale Lifestyle International Senior Consultant Hafizuddin Ahmad at the Islamic Digital Day 2022 event, Wednesday (21/9) as quoted from second travel.

Furthermore, he explained that tourist destinations are diverse, including natural tourism, artificial tourism, too culture tour. "Don't assume that it is religious tourism. "Natural, artificial and cultural tourist attractions are also Muslim-friendly tourism," he added.

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Facilities can be for everyone

Meanwhile, emphasizing that this tourism is different from religious tourism, the Director of Product Industry Halal KNEKS Afdhal Aliasar told the media that the facilities were inclusive or could be enjoyed by everyone.

This means that not only Muslims can enjoy this service, but also all other tourists. "Of course we need to remember that halal food, cleanliness and all these things are inclusive. "Not only for Muslim travelers, but everyone, whoever really needs it and can enjoy it well," he explained.

It is different from religious tourism because in this case there are no privileges for Muslims. This was explained by Deputy for Tourism Products and Activities Organizer Baparekraf Rizki Handayani.

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In line with what Aliasar said, Deputy for Tourism Products and Organizer of Baparekraf Activities, Rizki Handayani, explained that the concept of Muslim-friendly tourism is more about facilities.

“So it's not Grouping. This is indeed a good thing throughout Indonesia and it is available. Not looking at what makes Muslim tourists special or anything. "It's okay if you don't want to prepare, but then there will be a lack of comfort for Muslim tourists when traveling because of the unavailability (of facilities)," he explained. (y)