Halal Tourism Village-Based Community Development: Concept and Implementation in Indonesia and Thailand
Abstract
Halal tourism has been developed by various countries, both majority and minority Muslim populations, such as a predominantly Indonesian Muslim and a minority Muslim Population in Thailand. However, both of them are developing halal tourism. This study aimed to describe the development of halal tourism in Indonesia and Thailand. This qualitative research used interactive analysis techniques on various data collected through observation and interviews that had been verified for validity. The research results indicate that community development based on halal tourism villages consists of concepts, models, and applications. The concept of halal tourism is to provide various Muslim-friendly facilities, not changing tourist destinations, but in service. The model for the development of a halal tourism village consists of a Tourism Village based on culture, nature, and crafts. Application of the sustainable concept of a halal tourism village involves government stakeholders and Islamic institutions
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