ISLAMIC TOURISM WEEK 2022
To commemorate the reopening of borders and global Muslim tourist arrivals to Malaysia, Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), is organising the inaugural Islamic Tourism Week (ITW) from 20 June until 03 July 2022.
The entire week features a string of activities and promotions related to Islamic Tourism experiences for the public, tourists and entrepreneurs alike. Get ready for educational seminars, special rates for hotel accommodation, self-development retreats, tourism-related training, shopping promotions, spa and wellness experiences, travel deals and more.
The opening ceremony of the ITW will be held on 24 June at the Grand Ballroom, Zenith Hotel Putrajaya. It will be launched by YB Dato Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri, Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia.
The following are the events that will take place during the entire ITW week:
ITC EVENTS | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Official Launch of Islamic Tourism Week 2022 | 24 June | Zenith Hotel, Putrajaya | Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) | By invitation only |
2 | Islamic Tourism Entrepreneurship and Leadership Seminar – ITELS Penang | 22-23 June | JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri La, Penang | Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) | Open to public |
3 | 3rd Muslim-Friendly Tourist Guide (MFTG) Refresher Course | 23 June | InterContinental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur | Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) | By invitation only |
4 | Islamic Tourism Entrepreneurship and Leadership Seminar – ITELS Terengganu | 03-04 July | Paya Bunga Hotel, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) | Open to public |
SELF-DEVELOPMENT EVENTS | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Daurah Kesempurnaan Solat: “Mencontohi Solat Rasulullah SAW Teori & Amali” | 22 June | Nasyrul Quran, Putrajaya | Yayasan Restu | Open to public |
2 | Majlis Zikir & Selawat Nasyrul Quran | 23 June | Nasyrul Quran, Putrajaya | Yayasan Restu | Open to public |
3 | Majlis Khatam Al-Quran Bulanan | 24 June | Nasyrul Quran, Putrajaya | Yayasan Restu | Open to public |
4 | Master Class Build Your Legacy | 24-26 June | Mudzaffar Hotel Melaka | Warisan Ummah Ikhlas Foundation | Open to public |
SPA AND WELLNESS EXPERIENCES | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Nur Taj Spa and Beauty | 20 June – 03 July | Kuala Lumpur | NurTaj Spa & Beauty, Kuala Lumpur | Open to public |
2 | Attiya Spa and Massage | 20 June – 03 July | Sabah & Sarawak | Attiya Spa and Massage | Open to public |
3 | Teratak Spa | 20 June – 03 July | Kuala Lumpur | Teratak Spa | Open to public |
4 | Telaga Bunga Spa | 20 June – 03 July | Kuala Lumpur | D&D Beauty House Kuala Lumpur | Open to public |
5 | NK Spa | 20 June – 03 July | Perak | NK Spa | Open to public |
6 | Bondahaven Breastfeeding Specialist & Spa | 20 June – 03 July | Bondahaven- Breastfeeding Specialist & Spa | Bondahaven | Open to public |
7 | Aora Spa | 20 June – 03 July |
| Aora spa | Open to public |
HOTEL PROMOTIONS | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Dorsett Grand Subang | 20 June – 03 July | Subang, Selangor | Dorsett Grand Subang | Open to public |
2 | Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA | 20 June – 03 July | Sepang, Selangor | Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA | Open to public |
3 | Duyong Marina & Resort | 20 June – 03 July | Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu | Duyong Marina & Resort | Open to public |
4 | Mudzaffar Hotel Melaka | 20 June – 03 July | Melaka | Mudzaffar Hotel Melaka | Open to public |
5 | Mardhiyyah Hotel & Suites | 20 June – 03 July | Shah Alam, Selangor | Mardhiyyah Hotel & Suites | Open to public |
6 | Bangi Resort Hotel | 20 June – 03 July | Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor | Bangi Resort Hotel | Open to public |
7 | Sunway Pyramid Hotel | 20 June – 03 July | Bandar Sunway, Selangor | Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa | Open to public |
8 | Sunway Clio Hotel | 20 June – 03 July | Bandar Sunway, Selangor | Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa | Open to public |
9 | InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur | 20 June – 03 July | Kuala Lumpur | InterContinental Kuala Lumpur | Open to public |
SHOPPING PROMOTIONS | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Special Mitsui Sales | 20 June – 03 July | Mitsui Outlet Park, Sepang, Selangor | Mitsui Outlet Park | Open to public |
2 | Special Karyaneka Sales | 20 June – 05 July | Karyaneka, Kuala Lumpur | Karyaneka | Open to public |
F&B PROMOTIONS | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Special Offers at Tazyeen Restaurant | 20 June – 03 July | Tazyeen Restaurant Kuala Lumpur | Tazyeen Group | Open to public |
2 | Special Offers at Ikhwan Retail Outlet | 20 June – 03 July | Selangor | GISB Holdings | Open to public |
TRAVEL PROMOTIONS | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Special Travel Promotions with Kembara Sufi Travel & Tours | 20 June – 03 July | Kembara Sufi Travel & Tours | Kembara Sufi Travel & Tours | Open to public |
2 | Special Travel Promotions with Batik Air | 20 June – 03 July | Batik Air | Batik Air (Previously operated as Malindo Air) | Open to public |
TOURISM, ARTS, AND CULTURE EXPERIENCES | |||||
No | Name of event | Date | Venue | Organiser | |
1 | Hari Muzium Antarabangsa Peringkat Kebangsaan 2022 | 19 June – 25 June | Kota Bharu, Kelantan | Jabatan Muzium Malaysia | Open to public |
2 | Malaysia – Iran Islamic Art Exhibition 2022 | 18 June – 05 July | Iran Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur | Iran Cultural Center and Universiti Selangor (UNISEL) | Open to public |
3 | Penang International Halal Expo & Conference | 01 July – 03 July | Setia Spice Convention Centre, Penang | Penang Halal International | Open to public |
4 | Mosque Tourism Trails | 20 June – 03 July | Nationwide | Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) | Open to public |
5 | Islamic Manuscripts Collection Preview @PNM | 20 June – 03 July | Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia | Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia | Open to public |
ISLAMIC TOURISM CENTRE
Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) is an entity under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Malaysia tasked to develop the Islamic tourism segment for Malaysia. It advocates for Muslim-friendly tourism and hospitality (MFTH) by offering research and market intelligence, training, industry development consultation, service standards and certification, and information exchange.
In 2021, ITC received two key awards, i.e. Strategic Business Alliance Award at The BrandLaureate World Halal Best Brand E-Branding Awards 2021, and Best Islamic Tourism Leadership Gold Award 2021 by Malaysia Tourism Council. These are recognition of ITC’s efforts and endeavours in formulating new strategies to meet the new normal of the business environment to ensure business continuity and sustainability, notwithstanding its role to develop and grow the Islamic tourism segment in Malaysia.
In 2022, Malaysia was again named top country in the world in the MFT sector by the State of the Global Islamic Economy (SGIE) Report 2022 by DinarStandard in partnership with Salaam Standard and supported by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Malaysia also retained the top-ranked destination in the MasterCard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2022, a position it has defended since the launch of the Index in 2015.
These recognitions are an added motivation for ITC to continue to strengthen its efforts in being a prime mover and leading institution to ensure Malaysia is at the forefront of MFTH.