Quang Ninh: On the way to becoming a popular Halal destination for Muslims!

Quang Ninh: On the way to becoming a popular Halal destination for Muslims!

A major workshop on halal tourism was held in Quang Ninh on May 30, 2025, attended by over 200 delegates from home and abroad. Also in attendance were embassy representatives from several countries with Muslim populations, including Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria and Kazakhstan. The aim of the workshop was to raise awareness about Halal, Halal tourism and related standards in order to develop Quang Ninh into a leading Muslim-friendly destination in Vietnam. Loud vietnam.vn Halal tourism means that everything from food to accommodation to transportation and entertainment conforms to Islamic regulations.

Nguyen Thi Hanh, deputy chairwoman of the Quang Ninh People's Committee, pointed out that halal tourism is growing tremendously worldwide and Vietnam is integrating into this global halal value chain. She stressed that cultural and religious needs must be respected in order to promote these developments. Presented expert papers included more than 90 contributions from scientists, managers and business people on promoting halal tourism in Vietnam.

Halal market and potential

Special features of Quang Ninh

Quang Ninh offers unique natural and cultural assets, particularly Halong Bay, which is considered a particularly attractive travel destination. In order to increase competitiveness and position the region in halal tourism, a project to strengthen international cooperation in Vietnam's halal industry was approved in February 2023. This demonstrates the province's commitment to fully exploit halal tourism opportunities.

Another significant step in this direction was taken on May 29, 2025, when the National Halal Certification Center awarded the first Halal certificate to a restaurant in Quang Ninh. This move is seen as an important incentive for the development of the halal market in the region and contributes to Quang Nin's attractiveness as a Muslim-friendly destination. To find out more about these developments, those interested can see the details VietnamPlus read up.