Muslim Friendly Tourism in Japan: Overview & Potential - PDF

Muslim Friendly Tourism in Japan CIT 10303 Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential Japan’s Tourism from the perspectives of Muslim travellers:  The country is being perceived positively in many destination attributes (ultra modern, superb infrastructure).  Various t...

Muslim Friendly Tourism in Japan CIT 10303 Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential Japan’s Tourism from the perspectives of Muslim travellers:  The country is being perceived positively in many destination attributes (ultra modern, superb infrastructure).  Various tourism resources (natural, heritage and cultural resources, urban attractions, etc).  Japanese people are highly regarded (hardworking, well disciplined, respectful, clean, etc.) Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential Japan’s Tourism from the perspectives of Muslim travellers - Constraints  Culturally different  Language barrier (oral and written)  Expensive (high costs and exchange rates) Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential Japan’s Tourism from the perspectives of Muslim travellers - Constraints  Relatively long distance from major Muslim markets  Muslim countries are primarily receiving not generating markets Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential  Expect to attract 1 million Muslim tourist in 2020 during Olympics 2020.  Ease visa restrictions from many Muslim countries. Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential  CrescentRating’s Muslim Friendly Travel Index score for Japan rose from 3.9 (out of 10) in 2013 to 4.5 in 2014.  TFK Corporation, an airline caterer in Tokyo, recently invested about US$530,000 to upgrade its facilities at Narita International Airport to be halal-certified for in-flight meals. Japan’s Islamic Tourism Potential  A mobile phone app – Halalminds – has also been launched, by an Indonesian, to help Muslims locate halal products in Japan.  Some dedicated operators offering holidays and tours designed for Muslim visitors.