Islamic tourism
Islamic tourism is a pretty talked about topic. Islamic countries from the Asia Pacific region have agreed to form an Asia Pacific Islamic Travel and Tours Federation to “safeguard" the interests of Muslim tourists and travel agents. Representatives from the four founding member countries - Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei together with ASEAN neighbour Singapore - have agreed to its formation at the recent Bumitra Islamic Tourism Forum 2008 in Kuala Lumpur.
Islamic tourism has great potential. In addition to promoting Malaysia as a main tourist destination for Muslims, the Malaysian government aims to make Malaysia a tourism hub.
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