CrescentRating Released 2026 Muslim Travel Index
The report highlights the critical role of artificial intelligence in shaping future travel planning and spending.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Travel — General
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CrescentRating released the 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index, which projects that international Muslim travel will reach 262 million arrivals by 2030. The report also highlights that the sector is expected to generate US$310 billion in annual expenditure by that year.
Why it matters
As 80% of Muslim travelers now use AI tools for planning, destinations must ensure their services are discoverable by AI assistants. Fragmented halal certification standards remain a significant challenge for AI-driven verification systems.
The index projects 262 million Muslim international travel arrivals and US$310 billion in annual expenditure by 2030. Currently, 80% of Muslim travelers rely on AI-powered tools for their trip planning.
The players
CrescentRating
CrescentRating is an organization that specializes in the halal-friendly travel market and provides data on Muslim tourism trends.
Far East Hospitality
Far East Hospitality is a Singapore-based operator that manages a portfolio of hotels and service residences.
The details
CrescentRating introduced the AI Recommendation Readiness Auditor to help destinations improve their visibility within AI systems. Additionally, the company launched the Destination Activation Stack framework to support service providers like Far East Hospitality, which offers non-alcoholic minibar alternatives in Singapore.
Timeline
The Global Muslim Travel Index was released in 2026.
Arrivals are projected to reach 262 million by 2030.
Travel Outlook
This story follows a pattern set by the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index 2026 regarding the integration of AI into travel planning. The shift highlights how destinations must adapt to AI-driven discovery to remain competitive in global tourism cycles.
Travelers can expect improved discoverability of halal-friendly services as more destinations adopt the new AI-readiness framework. Tourists looking for specific accommodations should verify if local properties offer amenities like non-alcoholic minibar alternatives.
The takeaway
Travelers should leverage AI assistants to find certified halal services, though they should verify details due to fragmented industry standards. Destinations that integrate into AI recommendation ecosystems will likely offer a more seamless planning experience for global tourists.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TTG Asia.
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