Halal Tourism and Pilgrimage

The Impact of Tourism Sector on Economic Growth in OIC Countries

Nurlaila Madinatul Qoir — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to analyze the effect of economic growth in 8 OIC countries, namely Malaysia, Turkey, Indonesia, Bangadesh, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan and also see the development of halal tourism in OIC countries. This study uses a mix method, namely the analysis of panel data regression methods with 8 country objects which are members of the OIC countries within a period of 10 years starting in 2010 to 2019. To find out the development of halal tourism, this research uses descriptive qualitative methods by collecting and summarizing research journals on the development of halal tourism that have existed before. The results of the study show that the number of tourists has a positive influence on economic growth in 8 OIC countries. For the development of halal tourism, several OIC countries have made innovations and updates for the growth of the halal tourism sector, such as providing Muslim-friendly facilities at each airport, sharia-based hotels, providing halal food, drinks in restaurants, and places of worship for Muslim tourists. In addition, some countries have also begun to carry out attractive promotions for the halal tourism sector so as to attract Muslim tourists to visit the country.

Twitter Data Analysis on Halal Labeling: Insights for the Food Industry in Indonesia

Nadia Nurul Izza, Lia Fitria, Muhammad Arsyi, Fajar Nugraha — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This research uses text data mining techniques and the Drone Emprit Academic (DEA) system to identify and collect current problems related to the Halal label. The data analyzed includes 2,665 conversations from August 19, 2022 to March 15, 2023. The results show that conversations around the Halal label are closely related to the popular food franchise industry, with words such as "gacoan," "food," and "mixue" appearing the most frequently. In addition, this research found that sentiment towards the halal label varied, with 52% positive sentiment, 44% negative sentiment, and 3% neutral sentiment. Interestingly, in this finding, the initial discussion regarding Gacoan and Mixue which had a negative sentiment then turned positive after they both obtained halal certification and displayed the halal logo on their products. Thus, the implications of this research can contribute to further understanding of social media data analysis related to Halal labels in the food industry in Indonesia as well as increasing insight and thinking regarding this issue, and offering further research directions.

Review on Halal Cluster

Amelia Tri Puspita, Sri Rahardjo, Solihah Sari Rahayu — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The increasing awareness of the Muslim community in Indonesia towards the halalness of every product eaten causes an increasing demand for halal food. The development of the halal industry must be supported by the development of the right halal supply chain. Halal supply chain as a process of managing halal food products from various supplier points to various consumer points, involving various parties, located in different places, which may be at the same time, involved with managing halal food products, with the aim of meeting the needs and requirements of customers. To ensure the availability and access of halal food, a new paradigm is needed in better structuring halal food production and trade through halal clusters. This study aims to determine the development map and trend of the Halal Cluster published by reputable journals in the field of Halal Economics. The data analyzed were 30 Dimensions indexed research publications. The export data is then processed and analyzed using the R Biblioshiny application program to find out the bibliometric map of the development of the Halal Cluster. This research will also analyze thematic maps that appear based on density and centrality which are analyzed based on document titles with the research theme of Halal Cluster which is divided into 4 quadrants. These results are obtained from a semi-automatic algorithm by reviewing the titles of all references to the object of research

Determinants of Halal Tourism Intention in Jabodetabek Indonesia

Nur Azizah Pulungan, Indra — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the influence of psychographic, socio-demographic, and geographical segmentation on public interest in halal tourism and to analyze the role of the government in the development of halal tourism. This study uses the method of Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis and qualitative descriptive analysis methods. The data from this study were obtained from primary data (questionnaires) and secondary data (books, journals). The questionnaires were distributed online in the Jabodetabek area. The results obtained in this paper are from 3 variables of tourist characteristics in halal tourism, there is 1 variable that is considered to not affect the wishes of tourists in halal tourism. From psychographic, socio-demographic, and geographic variables, the variable that does not affect the desire of tourists to travel halal is psychographic. Meanwhile, several government's strategies in developing halal tourism are: Making regulations that can simplify and lighten the management of halal certification; Marketing 10 halal tourism destinations to foreign tourists; Conducting guidance for community economic empowerment that supports the operation of the halal tourism sector in Indonesia; and Good management of the halal tourism sector and good corporate governance.

Developing Halal Industry in Indonesia using Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM)

Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Nun Maziyyah Mahsyar — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Halal industry has become a popular object and the latest trends in the world of international business. Not only in Indonesia but also Malaysia, Thailand even Europe began to glance at the potential and opportunities for halal industry. The phenomenon that began to develop halal industry in recent years is quite the attention of businesses and consumers themselves. Labeling "halal" or "sharia" on a product, not again become a form of obligation or obedience to a Muslim but has become the strength of a strong market, which not only as a guarantee of the products that are allowed for a Muslim but also a symbol of the global for quality assurance and a lifestyle choice. In previous studies, many researchers were interested in examining issues about the potential of halal industry, while very few researchers discuss the problems of the development of halal industry in Indonesia. Though research on the obstacles and development strategies of halal industry is needed to accelerate the development of halal industry in Indonesia. Based on this problem, which is taken from the study of literature, previous research and indepth interviews with academicians and practitioners, some issues in the development of the halal industry in Indonesia is divided into five aspects: 1) Policy, 2) Production, 3) Socialization, 4) Infrastructure, and 5) Human Resources.