Spain Halal Congress University of Cordoba

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Presented at:
First International Halal Congress
March 24th
, University of Cordoba
Presented by:
Opportunities In The Muslim Travel Market
Halal – A Global Concept

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1 Travel Trends of the Future
2 Case Studies: MasterCard, Marriott
3 Investment Opportunities
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Opportunities In The Muslim Travel Market

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1 Travel Trends of the Future
2 Case Studies: MasterCard, Marriott
3 Investment Opportunities
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Opportunities In The Muslim Travel Market

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The Sharing Economy
Travel Trends of the Future
• Individuals rent homes,
cars, etc. to others.
• Islamic concept of
putting idle assets to
productive use.
• Opportunity for
Muslim-focused
sharing services.

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• One of three key themes in
travel for 2015 according to
Skift.
• Made possible by abundance
of online information and the
mobile revolution.
• Some Travel Agencies/Tour
Operators include immersion
experiences within their
itineraries.
Immersion/Experiential
Travel Trends of the Future

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• Having a positive
impact on local
community.
• Conserving the
environment.
Social Responsibility
Travel Trends of the Future
Photo Credit: Holiday Bosnia

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Holiday Bosnia: Immersion Trips & CSR
Travel Trends of the Future

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1 Travel Trends of the Future
2 Case Studies: MasterCard, Marriott
3 Investment Opportunities
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Outline:
Opportunities In The Muslim Travel Market

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MasterCard’s Halal Benefits Program
Client Case Studies

11. MasterCard’s Halal Benefits Program

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Ritz Carlton
Dallas
Marriott International
Client Case Studies

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DinarStandard’s
MUSLIM KIT
Webinar
Muslim Customers A Key Focus of Multi-Cultural Marketing
Client Case Studies: Marriott

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2 Case Studies: MasterCard, Marriott
3 Investment Opportunities
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Outline:
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Travel & Transportation Investments in Islamic Countries
Investment Opportunities
386 total M&A deals from MENA
worth $32 billion in 2014
(193 were GCC based, 129
Levant based, 45 in
Western markets)
$1.2 billion in transportation

16. Select Travel & Transportation M&A Transactions
Investment Opportunities

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reem.elshafaki@dinarstandard.co
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