Community leaders have called on the government to do more to attract practicing Muslim visitors by adding more prayer rooms and Halal certified restaurants. The suggestions come as the city is boosting economic exchanges and air routes with Muslim majority nations in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

The Global Muslim Travel Index predicts the Muslim travel market will reach US$300 billion by 2026. But some argue that Hong Kong isn't doing enough compared with Singapore, Japan and Thailand.

So what is Halal tourism? How can businesses be compliant? And what can we learn from other cities in the region?

After 9:45, we speak with an aviation expert about Cathay’s newest routes and airport passenger figures which are at a post-pandemic high.


9:05am-9:45am: Halal friendly tourism in Hong Kong

9:05am-9:45am: Maryam Khan, Founder of Foodieexplorerz and blogger in dietary inclusivity

9:05am-9:45am: Ilyas Mohammed Alex, Member of the Committee on the Promotion of Racial Harmony and Former General Secretary of the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong

9:30am-9:45am: Rizwan Ullah, Kowloon City District Councillor and Member of the Working Group on Boosting the Local Economy


9:45am-10:00am: Airport passenger numbers and Cathay's new routes

9:45am-10:00am: Brendan Sobie, Aviation Analyst and Consultant, Sobie Aviation