Comparison of Muslim-Friendly Tourism Policies in Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan

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10.2991/978-2-38476-194-4_34How to use a DOI?

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Tourism Policy; Halal Tourism; Indonesia; Thailand; Japan

Abstract

This study analyzes comparative Muslim-friendly tourism policies in Indonesia (the case of Bali), Thailand, and Japan. Halal tourism is part of the tourism industry that provides tourist services concerning Islamic rules. Halal tourism is intended for Muslim tourists (Muslim-friendly) but does not rule out its use for non-Muslim tourists. This study used secondary data from online media, social media, and journals related to research by exploring Muslim-friendly tourism policies in Indonesia (cases in Bali), Thailand, and Japan. The analysis technique uses the NVivo 12 plus data processing application, a qualitative document analysis tool with the help of a computer. Their tools are easy to use and can process words and explore word frequencies, attributes, and cases from big data. The results of this study of comparative Muslim-friendly tourism policies in Indonesia (Bali), Thailand, and Japan show that the similarities and differences in the policies implemented are (1) Indonesia (Bali) does not yet have an official policy that targets explicitly Muslim-friendly tourism in the form of legal entities. (2) Thailand is one of the countries in Southeast Asia that is concerned with halal tourism. Currently, halal tourism is increasing in Thailand, even though Muslims in the country are only around 5% of the total population of Thailand. Most Muslims in Thailand are centered in the south, such as in the provinces of Phuket and Krabi. (3) Japan: The number of Muslim-friendly facilities is increasing. Of the six needs (faith-based needs) of Muslim tourists, four of them have been met, namely the need for halal food, places of worship, restrooms with water, and recreational services with privacy.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Suswanta
AU  - Cici Sundari
AU  - Wais Alqarni
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/01/19
TI  - Comparison of Muslim-Friendly Tourism Policies in Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Social and Politics (ICSP 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 321
EP  - 339
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-194-4_34
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-194-4_34
ID  - 2024
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