Updated 18 Oct 2022 9.50am
Yeahโผ๏ธ Continue from SiennyLovesDrawing’s ๐ฉ๐ป earlier stories about the Malaysiaโs ๐ฒ๐พ most celebrated Islamic Tourism event ~ The 3๏ธโฃrd World Islamic Tourism Conference (WITC) organised by the Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC) from 17 Oct to 19 Oct 2022, do check out to read more via ๐ https://siennylovesdrawing.wordpress.com/2022/10/13/world-islamic-tourism-conference-2022-with-theme-islamic-tourism-inspiring-balance-transformations-solutions/
She has attended it as 1๏ธโฃ of the media member & witness the opening of this conference at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur with approximately 300 pax of international & local delegates
The conference started on time today with the national anthem ~ Negaraku, next introductory remarks by Master of Ceremonies, DOA recital & Selawat recitation. Then, the welcome remarks by YBhg Datuk Hajah Saraya Arbi, Secretary General of MOTAC. Also she is the Chairman of ITC
WITC 2022 was officially launched by the Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, YB Datoโ Sri Hajah Nancy Haji Shukri. Sheย has confirmed in her officiate speech at WITC 2022 that Islamic Tourism has been identified as 1๏ธโฃ of the key sectors to encourage economic activities, job creation & employment opportunities in the tourism industry, thanks to the burgeoning demands for Muslim-Friendly products & services by the Muslims tourists market
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WITC started in 2017 as a comprehensive knowledge sharing, experience exchange & networking space for tourism industry agencies & associations, product & service providers, businesses, investors, entrepreneurs & others who are part of the Muslim-Friendly Tourism & Hospitality ecosystem. In this 3๏ธโฃrd instalment, the conference amplified its business-to-business aspect by adding a ๐ element, a tourism industry exhibition involving 80 institutions & organisations from the tourism industry & beyond, both local & international, adding further value for those attending the 3๏ธโฃ-day physical event
These 80 tourism industry exhibition booths with ๐ admission & open to public as a ๐ element added to complement this yearโs WITC. A must visit to this 1๏ธโฃst ever tourism industry exhibition at the WITC 2022. These booths are to showcase the diversity of Islamic Tourism products & services from Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, along with international exhibitors from Bosnia – Herzegovina ๐ง๐ฆ , Turkiye ๐น๐ท , Uzbekistan ๐บ๐ฟ , Saudi Arabia ๐ธ๐ฆ& Russia ๐ท๐บ Wow ๐ฒ Absolutely exciting ๐
With the participation of Destination Marketing Organisations (DMOs), hotels that have received the Muslim-Friendly Accommodation Recognition from ITC, airline companies, travel agencies promoting Muslim-Friendly travel packages & Islamic cruises, tourism associations, spas, Higher-Learning Institutions (HLIs), Halal food & beverage operators, mosques, financial solution providers & media agencies, this tourism exhibition is set to attract the public & business visitors alike. Bravo ๐๐ป๐๐ป
MOTAC & its agencies, the National Academy of Arts, Culture & Heritage (ASWARA), Karyaneka, the National Museum, National Art Gallery & Tourism Malaysia are also at this exhibition to present the uniqueness of Malaysiaโs Islamic Tourism offerings from the perspective of culture, heritage, fashion, artefacts & many more
Non-MOTAC government agencies that include the People’s Trust Council or Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), National Co-operative Movement of Malaysia (Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad-ANGKASA) & Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) are also supporting the event as exhibitors. Other notable booths include Dewan Perniagaan Usahawan Kecil Malaysia (DPUKM), Turkish Airlines, Tourism Association of Sarajevo Canton & the Uzbekistan Embassy
Do check out her TikTok clip captured from her media attendance on the Day 1๏ธโฃ conference opening, visit to the tourism exhibition as well as Session 1๏ธโฃ of the conference via ๐น๐
Reminder to all ๐
The pandemic is not over, so for self prevention though wearing mask ๐ท is no longer compulsory, SiennyLovesDrawing ๐ฉ๐ป๐ท is still wearing mask during her attendance at this WITC2022 . She is wearing the KF99 Infinity Silver Respirator Mask from Safecomy . It’s with an Ergonomic 3D Design and Ultra-Gentle material for Sensitive Skin has passed Bacterial Filtration Efficiency at >98% and Particle Filtration Efficiency at >99% respectively (EN14683:2019 Type IIR), and CE Certified (Compliant with EU Legislation) Ohh ya…50 lucky winners will be selected to win up to RM100 Gift Packs by SafeCo via ๐๐ https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPB-IkMLm-/ #safeco #giveaway#mask , letโs all #kitajagakita , online shopping face masks viaย https://shp.ee/jcaxuai in Safecomy official store
Photo album via ๐ธ๐ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_worldtradecentre-kualalumpur-blog-activity-6987950141676683265-tFHd & ๐ธ๐ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siennylovesdrawing_worldtradecentre-kualalumpur-blog-activity-6987952417069809664-ISnu
YB Datoโ Sri Hajah Nancy said: โThe enormous 2 billion Muslim population worldwide is driving a ๐ & significant segment of Muslim travellers, which will positively impact the overall tourism industry, especially critical now as we work hard towards industry & economic recovery. The demand for Muslim-friendly tourism products & services to satisfy their leisure, business, spiritual & healthcare travel needs gives impetus to develop the tourism supply chain across all sectors.โ She explained
She further explained that the Islamic Tourism ecosystem is closely connected with other tourism segments & major economic sectors & that the growth & development of the Muslim tourist market would sustain sectors such as banking, finance & insurance through payment gateways, digital wallets & travel insurance products for the needs of this market
She also noted the potential demand ensuing from the rise of this tourist market in terms of Muslimah fashion & active wear, cosmetics, green technology, Muslim-friendly media, digital entertainment & recreation & Halal pharmaceuticals, medical & wellness products & services. This is in line with key strategies outlined in Malaysiaโs National Tourism Policy (NTP) 2020-2030 in developing Islamic Tourism in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ
โThere are many opportunities for the tourism industry players & entrepreneurs to take advantage of this development & create products & services for this market. Increased Islamic Tourism activities drive product innovation & diversification, entrepreneurial opportunities & job creation, thus paving the way for people to live improved, enriched & financially stable lives.โ She said
โIndustry players in both the public & private sectors need to look into this demand, learn about the market needs & fill in the gaps in the form of investment, product & package development, policies & incentives. The tourism industry needs to be re-energised with ๐ ideas & not to fall back on the old way of doing things. This 3๏ธโฃ-day conference is a great platform to explore the Islamic Tourism potential further.โ She has added
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Malaysiaโs development of Islamic Tourism began with the establishment of ITC in 2009 under the purview of MOTAC. Since then, ITC has provided research, training, capacity building & standards & certification to help strengthen the Islamic Tourism ecosystem in Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ & abroad. It also championed the development of Mosque ๐ Tourism to not only showcase the culture, heritage & history of the local Muslim community, but also as a means to expand the economic activities & income potential of the mosque institution through mosque cooperatives & waqf
ITC also identified potential jobs & career paths within the Islamic Tourism ecosystem. It advocated for the role of the Halal Executive in hotels to ensure standards compliance & helped create a need for male spa therapists, Muslim-Friendly Tourist Guides & Mosque Volunteers. All these attests to the Islamic Tourism sectorโs ability to create ๐ employment opportunities for Malaysians & support the industryโs human capital development & supply chain
Through its information gathering, research & data analysis, ITC helped to improve the evidence base for Islamic Tourism to formulate policy & make business decisions
A special address by Tan Sri Dr. Mohd. Daud Bakar, Chairman of Shariah Advisory Council, Bank Negara Malaysia, on โIslamic Tourism Inspires Balance, Transformations & Solutions in Todayโs Economyโ ie. This Malaysiaโs signature Islamic Tourism business event, WITC’s theme for this year
The theme signified the need to strike a balance in tourism development that would lead to transformative thinking & actions when searching for the right solutions from an Islamic perspective. Also to complement the global efforts to restore the tourism industry & the economy.
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There are approximately 40 speakers from Malaysia ๐ฒ๐พ, Bosnia-Herzegovina ๐ง๐ฆ, Canada ๐จ๐ฆ, the Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ, Singapore ๐ธ๐ฌ, Thailand ๐น๐ญ, Turkiye ๐น๐ท & Uzbekistan ๐บ๐ฟ were invited to share their thoughts & expertise with the audience. Topics of discussions ranged from destination showcase, economy, urban challenges & sustainability, technology, cultural exchange, education, as well as standards & certification ๐๐ป
During this conference, there were signing ceremony for Memorandums of Understanding with aims to advance the Islamic Tourism development further. YB Datoโ Sri Hajah Nancy Haji Shukri has witnessed the MOUs signing ceremony
- ITC with Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) ~ To support the Government’s inbound tourism programs
- ITC with TUI International Holiday (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd~ To strengthen Malaysia’s ๐ฒ๐พ positioning as a Muslims friendly holiday destination
YBhg. Datoโ Dr. Mohmed Razip Haji Hasan, Director-General of ITC is expected to close the conference with a wrap-up session & closing remarks on the last day of the conference ie. 19 Oct 2022
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SiennyLovesDrawing will continue her virtual attendance the next 2๏ธโฃ days of this conference ๐ฉ๐ป๐๐ป
Do pay a visit to the 1๏ธโฃst ever tourism industry exhibition of WITC 2022, absolutely worth a visit ya
Website ๐: http://www.witc.gov.my
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