Halal Tourism, Implementation and What Is Needed: Indonesia Case
Halal Tourism, Implementation and What Is Needed: Indonesia Case
Halal Tourism, Implementation and What Is Needed: Indonesia Case
Madziatul Churiyah1*, Heri Pratikto2, Evi Susanti3 Filianti4, Lili Adi Wibowo5,
Adam Voak6
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Faculty of Economics Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia,
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Faculty of Mathematics and Science Universitas Negeri Malang Indonesia,
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High Tech Teacher Indonesia
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Faculty of Economics and Business Education Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia,
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James Cook University, Australia
*Corresponding author. Email: madziatul.churiyah.fe@um.ac.id
ABSTRACT
Halal Tourism is becoming a trend. The increasing number of Muslim tourists in the world spending hundreds
of billions of dollars in spending provides opportunities for Halal Tourism destinations. OIC and non-OIC
member countries are competing to respond to this opportunity by developing the concept of Halal Tourism.
Indonesia as the first ranked Halal Tourism destination by GMTI 2019 also prepared a strategy by making a
series of policies. As a Muslim majority country that has natural resources, ethnicity, race, history and culture,
it provides an opportunity for Indonesia to survive as the best Halal Tourism destination. However, its
implementation needs to be reviewed again in order to maintain the best service quality in accordance with
Islamic values in order to bring forth new strategic input in developing Halal Tourism. This literature study was
written by examining journals related to Halal Tourism and reports / documents from the Indonesian
government and global institutions. The aim is to contribute to the government of Indonesia and other countries
and businesses to develop and manage Halal Tourism which provides many benefits for economic and social
aspects.
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Based on the explanation above, it can be majority country as long as it will take a tour [22]. That
concluded that Halal Tourism is a tourism concept is, although the last few years there have been issues of
based on syara law 'and can be implemented in any sentiment towards Islamic values, the world
country as long as the producers, in this case the community especially non-Muslims can understand it
government and entrepreneurs in a particular country, as an ordinary political event and not so influential on
are able to accommodate the things that Muslims need tourist services.
during their tour. . Halal Tourism can not only be
enjoyed by Muslims but also non-Muslims [8] [15].
Because the things contained in Halal Tourism are not 2.3. The Benefit of Halal Tourism for Country
inversely proportional to the basic needs of non- The tourism sector plays an important role in the
Muslim tourists. However, there will be some pace of the world economy which is one of the main
restrictions on implementing Halal Tourism for non- contributors to economic development and
Muslims. unemployment reduction [16] (El-Gohary, 2016). The
Asia Pacific region, including Indonesia, is the fastest
2.2. Halal Tourism according to Non-Muslim growing region in the world. This is measured by
Perspective increasing foreign tourist arrivals, economic activity,
investment and employment [22] (Warsito et al.,
Battor et al. (2018) conducted a study of non-
Muslim tourists (Christians and atheists) who traveled 2019). For developing countries like Malaysia and
to Malaysia and Turkey regarding their acceptance of Indonesia, the tourism sector has great potential to
become a major economic driver for countries that
the concept of Halal Tourism [15]. First, they do not
want to diversify their income streams [9] (Isa et al.,
really know the concept of Halal Tourism because for
them the concept of halal is still limited to the absence 2018).
of pork and alcohol content in food. The majority of When there was economic instability in several
them said they could accept the values that exist in the countries in 2009, the tourism sector, especially Halal
concept of Halal Tourism and consider products and Tourism, has given a breath of immediate economic
services in Halal Tourism as a rare opportunity to learn development. This is supported by tourists from the
and understand Muslim culture. In fact, most of them Middle East region who make tourist visits and spend
feel it is not a problem to do what the shariah law a lot of money in meeting the needs of travel. In
'regulates. Likewise, non-Muslims can also enjoy halal Indonesia, tourism has been predicted to be the most
profitable economic sector, so many state development
tourism products for various reasons [16]. For
plans that prioritize tourism aspects. Because it is
example, hotels that are more family-friendly, halal recognized directly by focusing on tourism, there will
food is synonymous with health and hygiene and other be many clues such as providing employment, income,
services that prioritize the norms of politeness. and production to improve the welfare of the
Islam assumes that there is no compulsion for non-
community [10] [23] (Meiliana et al., 2017: Panjaitan,
Muslims to follow what the shariah law 'rules to
Muslims. However, the usefulness seen when 2020).
implementing syariah law 'is often a bargaining power Currently, an important trend in tourism is Halal
for non-Muslims to take part in enjoying syariah law', Tourism, which also plays an important role in
economic growth in the world, including Indonesia. As
including in this case Halal Tourism [16]. The
a Muslim-majority country, Indonesia has a wealth of
uniqueness of Islamic culture when compared with natural beauty, culture, ethnicity, race and history as
other religious cultures is often also the main well as a friendly population so that it has the
attraction. Therefore, it is not a problem to project advantage to be able to continue to present the
Halal Tourism to non-Muslims as well. Service
implementation of Halal Tourism in its [23]. The
differences in certain areas need to be considered by
producers as long as they do not interfere with Muslim Asian Tourism Market in 2015 said that Halal Tourism
tourists enjoying their holidays. Battor (2017) also is very likely to have a positive impact on a country's
underlined that producers can provide understanding to economy. Through the wealth of architecture, history
non-Muslim tourists related to the concept of Halal and cultural heritage left by the past Islamic
Tourism so that they do not experience confusion that civilization in certain countries, it provides an
opportunity to open a Halal Tourism destination which
results in violating the rules on Halal Tourism [8].
is very possible for Muslim tourists to visit [6].
Projecting Halal Tourism which is not only for
Muslims but also for non-Muslims is increasingly Based on the explanation above, Halal Tourism is
benefited by research from Warsito, Maksum, & highly recognized to be able to support the economy of
Herningtyas (2019) which says that non-Muslims pay a country including Indonesia. Not only for the next
little attention to political upheaval in a Muslim- few years but this will be a long journey of the world
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of all time. GMTI 2019 has even projected that the Indonesia is serious about the Halal Tourism project
number of Muslim tourists in the world in 2020 will [28].
reach 160 million tourists with total spending on The prospects for halal tourism in Indonesia
spending reaching USD 220 billion [3], experiencing can be summarized as follows: 1) Natural tourism
growth of 6% per year. Nominally this will continue to which includes beaches, mountains, mountains,
experience growth, in 2026 GMTI projects that around waterfalls, lakes and more; 2) Cultural tourism which
USD 300 billion will be issued by Muslim tourists includes conservative Muslim traditions in Indonesia
from various parts of the world to shop for trips. or the like; 3) Educational tourism which includes
boarding schools with a variety of uniqueness each; 4)
Heritage tourism which includes building
3. METHOD characterizing Islam such as mosques and so on; and
This research is a literature study that examines 5) Historical tours that include the history of Indonesia
various scientific articles on the topic of Halal such as how nine Sunan preached Islam to the
Tourism, Halal Food and other matters related to the Indonesian homeland.
concept of Halal Tourism. In addition, studies of The world recognizes Indonesia's natural and
various official reports / documents issued by the cultural riches, even the WEF (World Economic
Indonesian government and global institutions (PEW Forum) report titled "The Travel & Tourism
Research Center, World Economic Forum, Mastercard Competitiveness Report 2019" ranks Indonesia 18th
and Cresrecent-Rating) both relate to tourism in out of 140 countries in terms of its natural and cultural
general, Halal Tourism as well as studies of the riches [7]. Further wealth of various tourism prospects
economy and religion in the world also done [24] [25]. in Indonesia is conveyed in the Halal Tourism
Development Strategy Plan document 2019-2024
namely Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the
4. RESULT AND DISCUSSION world with a total of 17,508 islands and a sea area of
4.1. Indonesia Opportunity on Halal Tourism about 3.1 million km²[27]. This has brought Indonesia
to be known as the country with the largest marine
GMTI 2019 put Indonesia in the first place as the biodiversity and biodiversity in the world. Even
best Halal Tourism destination in the world, beating according to the WTO (World Trade Organization) six
the defending champion Malaysia [3]. Previously, of the most beautiful and best coral reef ecosystems in
Indonesia, represented by the NTB Province, had the world are in Indonesia, namely Raja Ampat,
received awards in the form of the best Halal Tourism Wakatobi, Taka Bone Rate, Bunaken, Karimun Jawa,
destinations and honeymoon destinations for the best and Pulau Weh. Cultural wealth is reflected in
Muslims in the world. Through this, the central and Indonesia inhabited by more than 300 ethnic groups,
regional governments are serious in managing and and has 742 languages and dialects as well as with all
developing Halal Tourism in Indonesia, even in the the cultural expressions and customs of this tradition
Indonesian Islamic Master Plan 2019-2024 [26], Halal Indonesia is recognized worldwide as a world cultural
Tourism is one of the important aspects that will be heritage site. Another nickname for the country of
projected to have a positive impact on the growth of Indonesia is the third country biodiversity after Brazil
the Islamic economy in Indonesia. and Zaire. Indonesia is also a country that is on the ring
The Indonesian government is serious about of fire (ring of fire) is active in the world with the most
working on Halal Tourism as a promising project for mountain distribution in the world. In the historical
the interests of the country, especially economic and aspect of Indonesia, it also has a wealth such as the
social. This is also supported by the existence of the history of Admiral Cheng Ho, the exploration of Sir
2019-2024 Halal Tourism Development Strategy Plan Arthur Wallacea (operation Wallacea), the silk
issued by the Deputy for Industrial and Institutional shipping route (silk route), and the spice route (spice
Development of the Ministry of Tourism in 2019 [27]. route).
Furthermore, through the release of the Halal Tourism In Table 1 the following is illustrated as a regional
Organization Guidelines issued by the same ministry distribution, there are many Provinces that comprise
in 2019 also strengthened that the Government of various cities and regencies in Indonesia which are
prospected as future Halal Tourism concepts.
Table 1. Eight Provinces are projected to become Halal Tourism destinations in Indonesia
Main Economic Sector Islamic Economic Potential
Development Sector
Aceh Agriculture, forestry and fisheries (29,60%) Islamic finance
Halal food and beverages
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South Sulawesi Agriculture, forestry and fisheries (22,9%) Halal food and beverages
Wholesale, retail, motor vehicle reparation Halal tourism
(13,9%) Halal cosmetics
Processing industry (13,7)
South Kalimantan Mining and excavation (20,75) Halal food and beverages
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries (14,59%) Halal tourism
Processing industry (14,39%)
Source: Indonesia Islamic Masterplan 2019-2024 [26]
Reflecting on all the potential that Indonesia has above, Halal Tourism in the world has not been comparable
it is not difficult for Indonesia to continue to open and with the development of institutions and infrastructure
develop Halal Tourism destinations. Included in this that are in line with the concept of Halal Tourism based
case is preparing all the needs needed by Muslim on Islamic values [4]. Lombok NTB is an area that is
tourists such as sharia hotels, sharia restaurants, sharia highly projected to become a model for Halal Tourism
transportation, sharia finance (banking) and many destinations in Indonesia. Even in 2015 the NTB
more. Although it must be admitted that there are still Provincial Government has welcomed by issuing
some obstacles to realize it all to the maximum in the special regulations relating to the development of Halal
near future. Including not a case that is difficult for Tourism. But in reality there are still many homeworks
Indonesia to participate in projecting the opening of that need to be completed in order to realize this
Halal Tourism targeting non-Muslim tourists where recognition. Furthermore, Khoiriati et al. (2018)
they want the experience of getting Islamic-nuanced pinned on Lombok as a Halal Tourism destination on
tourism services. the basis of branding, not values [4].
GMTI 2019 arranges the things needed by Muslim
4.2. Indonesia's Readiness on the Halal Tourism tourists in the concept of Halal Tourism during their
Project travel as shown in Figure 1 below:
Khoiriati et al. (2018) in his study criticized that
recognition of Lombok (NTB, Indonesia) as the best
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