Philippines launches first Muslim-friendly tourism forum to capture growing market

MANILA: Filipino hoteliers and businesses gathered on Saturday for the Philippines’ first halal and Muslim-friendly tourism forum in Manila, as they seek to capture the growing Muslim travel market. Tourism is a key sector for the Philippines, contributing more than 8 percent to its gross domestic product in 2025. Before the COVID pandemic, the sector’s GDP contribution reached nearly 13 percent, or about $44 billion.

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