Koko News | Travel | 16 Jun 2025

Hong Kong Recognised as Third Most Muslim-Friendly Travel Destination

HongKonghasbeenrecognizedasthethirdmostMuslim-friendlytraveldestinationintheworldamongnon-Islamiceconomies.

香港被公認為非伊斯蘭經濟體中全球第三大穆斯林友善旅遊目的地。

ThecityaimstoattractmoreMuslimvisitorsbyimprovingitsfacilitiesandservices.

該市旨在透過改善設施和服務來吸引更多的穆斯林遊客。

TheHongKongTourismBoardannouncedtherankingandthecityalsoreceivedthetitleof“MostPromisingMuslim-friendlyDestinationoftheYear”.

香港旅遊發展局公佈了排名，香港還獲得了「年度最具潛力穆斯林友好目的地」稱號。

CrescentRating, aSingapore-basedresearchfirm, specializesintheMuslimtravelmarketandratedHongKong'sfacilitiesforMuslim-friendliness.

CrescentRating 是一家總部位於新加坡的研究公司，專門研究穆斯林旅遊市場，並對香港的穆斯林友善設施進行了評級。

ChiefExecutiveJohnLeeKa-chiuexpresseddelightattherankingandnotedthecity'seffortsinpromotinghalaltourism.

行政長官李家超對排名表示高興，並稱讚香港在推廣清真旅遊方面所做的努力。

ThegovernmentwillfurtherstrengthenpromotionaleffortstohighlightHongKong'sMuslim-friendlyimageandencouragehigh-qualityservicesfrombusinesses.

政府將進一步加強宣傳力度，凸顯香港穆斯林友善形象，並鼓勵企業提供優質服務。

BoardchairmanPeterLamKin-ngokexpressedprideintheaccoladesandhighlightedthecollaborationeffortswiththegovernmentandtourismpartners.

董事會主席林建岳對所獲榮譽表示自豪，並強調了與政府和旅遊合作夥伴的合作努力。

ThereportnotedanincreaseinMuslimvisitorstoHongKongandrecognizedestablishmentsthatreceivedMuslim-friendlyaccreditation.

報告指出，訪港的穆斯林遊客數量增加，並對獲得穆斯林友善認證的機構表示認可。

SomehotelsinHongKongachievedthehighestratingforMuslim-friendliness, cateringtohalal-conscioustravelers.

香港一些酒店獲得了穆斯林友善度的最高評級，以滿足注重清真食品的旅客的需求。

SingaporetoppedthelistofMuslim-friendlydestinations, followedbytheUnitedKingdom, Taiwan, andThailand.

新加坡位居穆斯林友善目的地榜首，其次是英國、台灣和泰國。

AmongIslamicdestinations, Malaysiaheldthefirstposition, followedbyTurkey, SaudiArabia, theUnitedArabEmirates, andIndonesia.

在伊斯蘭旅遊目的地中，馬來西亞位居第一，其次是土耳其、沙烏地阿拉伯、阿拉伯聯合大公國和印尼。

SharifaLeung, founderofaHalalfoodconsultancybusiness, highlightedchallengesfacedbybusinessesinunderstandingHalalpracticesandMuslimculture.

清真食品諮詢公司的創辦人 Sharifa Leung 強調了企業在了解清真實踐和穆斯林文化方面面臨的挑戰。

Improvingstafftraining, separatefacilitiesformenandwomen, andavoidingdistractionswhileprayingarecrucialinprovidingaMuslim-friendlyenvironment.

改善員工培訓、為男性和女性提供單獨的設施以及避免祈禱時的干擾對於提供穆斯林友善環境至關重要。

EnhancinghalalfoodoptionsandtheoveralltouristexperiencecanattractmoreMuslimtravelers, strengtheningconnectionswiththecommunityiskey.

增強清真食品選擇和整體旅遊體驗可以吸引更多的穆斯林遊客，加強與社區的聯繫是關鍵。

Professionaltrainingforhospitalitypersonnelensuressensitivitytothedietarypreferencesofallvisitors, gainingtrustfromtravelersofthesameculture.

對接待人員進行專業培訓，確保對所有遊客的飲食偏好敏感，並贏得同文化旅行者的信任。

Hong Kong has been recognized as the third most Muslim-friendly travel destination in the world among non-Islamic economies.

The city aims to attract more Muslim visitors by improving its facilities and services.

The Hong Kong Tourism Board announced the ranking and the city also received the title of “Most Promising Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year”.

CrescentRating, a Singapore-based research firm, specializes in the Muslim travel market and rated Hong Kong's facilities for Muslim-friendliness.

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu expressed delight at the ranking and noted the city's efforts in promoting halal tourism.

The government will further strengthen promotional efforts to highlight Hong Kong's Muslim-friendly image and encourage high-quality services from businesses.

Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok expressed pride in the accolades and highlighted the collaboration efforts with the government and tourism partners.

The report noted an increase in Muslim visitors to Hong Kong and recognized establishments that received Muslim-friendly accreditation.

Some hotels in Hong Kong achieved the highest rating for Muslim-friendliness, catering to halal-conscious travelers.

Singapore topped the list of Muslim-friendly destinations, followed by the United Kingdom, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Among Islamic destinations, Malaysia held the first position, followed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Indonesia.

Sharifa Leung, founder of a Halal food consultancy business, highlighted challenges faced by businesses in understanding Halal practices and Muslim culture.

Improving staff training, separate facilities for men and women, and avoiding distractions while praying are crucial in providing a Muslim-friendly environment.

Enhancing halal food options and the overall tourist experience can attract more Muslim travelers, strengthening connections with the community is key.

Professional training for hospitality personnel ensures sensitivity to the dietary preferences of all visitors, gaining trust from travelers of the same culture.