Muslim Friendly Tourism:
Regulating Accommodation Establishments
In the OIC Member Countries
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Standard Promotion
 Jointly promote standard
Promote the standard throughout the OICas well as globally among all
stakeholders including tourism ministries, the accommodation sector, the
regulation sector and consumers.
 Launch awards
Develop industry awards for accommodation providers that excel in
providing MFT services and facilities and that are certified. Create a buzz
around these awards to motivate the industry and encourage further
certification.
 Form a core committee to advocate for MFT in international forums
A committee should be formed to advocate for MFT at key international
conferences and meetings. This is further discussed in the next section on
international cooperation.
Implementation
 Share best practices and technical know-how in implementing standards
The standard committee should facilitate sharing of best practices as well as
technical details with the accommodation industry as well as with regulators
to allow for smooth implementation.
 Develop portal for regulation resources
A portal should be developed that includes all documentation, processes and
best practices related to the standard and its implementation. A forum should
be included as part of the portal to allow for knowledge sharing and
discussions among stakeholders.
6.3.2 International Cooperation
International cooperation should focus on raising awareness on MFT regulation globally and
advocating for MFT regulation at international forums, in addition to technical cooperation
with international organizations.
Raising Awareness
 Raise awareness on MFT regulation globally
The OIC countries should raise awareness on MFT as well as MFT regulation
in the non-OIC countries through international organizations such as the
UNWTO, EU, and ASEAN.
 Advocate for MFT in international forums