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Halal Tourism: Lessons for Destination Managers of Non-Muslim Majority Countries

Year: 2021
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Muslim tourists spending are expected to grow significantly and could represent more than 13% of global tourism expenditure by the year 2020. The growth of younger and educated Muslims with larger disposable income has also further increase their propensity to travel abroad. This study explores the influence of perceived destination attributes on Muslim tourist satisfaction and eventual destination loyalty. The population of the study were Muslim travellers intercepted at the Penang International Airport. A purposive sampling procedure was applied and data collection was through self administered questionnaire. A structural equation modelling approach (using SmartPLS 3.0 software) was employed for data analysisand testing of the research model. The results of the analysis were critically discussed and suggestions were proposed, for practical and empirical purpose.
Language: English
Subfield: Marketing
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3158917118
FWCI: 3.381
Cites: 49
Cited by: 32
Related to: 10