MANILA: For the second straight year, a global travel index has recognised the Philippines as an “Emerging Muslim-friendly destination” among non-members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Saturday (June 1).
Based on the 2024 results of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index —an annual report benchmarking destinations in the Muslim travel market — the Philippines managed to develop initiatives such as including halal food and integrating Muslim-friendly amenities at major tourist spots in the country.
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