We strongly believe that the Islamic Tourism industry is booming and while online reviews are great, Awards & Recognitions always help to create a strong brand, customer loyalty, trust in the brand. It is proven that awards and recognition in crease business revenue and employee satisfaction. Additionally, as Islamic Tourism industry lovers, we wish to recognize those organizations that are shaping the industry and showcase them to our strong leadership. This way, we intend to bring out the best in the Islamic Tourism industry and highlight it for the world to see
Dato’ Noor Zaleha Binti Baharuddin
Organizing Chairman Message
Alhamdulillah, Malaysia has maintained its top spot as the preferred halal tourist destination in the MasterCard-Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2022. We have also won among other Muslim world recognition as the “Top Muslim Friendly Destination of the Year (OIC) 2022”.
This and other known Islamic achievements by Malaysia clearly indicates that Malaysia had set its pace to grow peacefully as most preferred Islamic destination in the world.
World Islamic Tourism Award 2023 committee comprises the best of best in this tourism industry. They are chosen as they are not only expert in their various sectors but each having closed to 40 years of experience in this fraternity. Muslims are encouraged to travel to see the greatness of Allah’s creation, to strengthen mental health and spiritual significance and appreciate the creation of Allah SWT.
The significant of this World Islamic Tourism Award (WITA) is to strengthen the Islamic Tourism Ecosystem where the awards winners have long established themselves in their products and services rendered globally. Awards winners are not only heroes in Islamic tourism industry but a have ascertained and proved professionally by following the guidelines, standard and certification for Muslim Friendly Tourism and Hospitality.
Congratulations to all the winners for achieving this highest and prestigious award.
Once again thank you very much to all who have participated in making this award momentous with great success.
Al’hamdulillah and Thank you.
World Islamic Tourism Award 2023 (WITA)
Awards Procedure
01
Nomination
Tourism companies and Hotels submit their nomination online
02
First Level Jury Review
Our jury team reviews the nomination and assigns a winning % for each nomination
03
Inspection
Our jury and management team inspect the resort / Companies and submit a report to the jury team
04
Final Jury Review
Our team of jury reviews the finalists with all parameters and select the winner for each category
05
Winner Announcement
The winners will be published in various
PR, News and Social Media platforms
Key DATES
Key dates for World International Tourism Award (WITA)
Nominations
Nomination will open starting from 1st April 2023 until 30th July 2023
Official judging
Official judging will start around June or July 2023
BUSINESS VERIFICATION
MEETINGS
Business Verification meetings will be host in August 2023 (If Applicable)
Winner announcement
Winner will be announce on 30th August 2023
GALA AWARDS
Gala Award Dinner will be held in Sunway Resort Hotel on 15th September 2023
Nominee Benefits
Recognition & Rewards
We award and celebrate service excellence in Islamic Tourism Industry, Hajj and Umrah which offers a great recognition
Worldwide Promotion
Benefit from the global promotions of World Islamic Tourism Awards to take your brand to next level
Customer Growth
Generates exposure to an expanded travel market such as Islamic Tourism, Hajj, Umrah & Hospitality
Staff Recognition
Motivation, employee job satisfaction, High productivity and morale are boosted by well-deserved staff recognition.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with Islamic Tourism industry leaders worldwide and forge new opportunities through networking at Gala Dinner