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Hafsa Gaher - Director & Founder, Halal Travel Network

Connect with Hafsa: LinkedIn

We will look at the role of women within this niche, from those industry leaders who are shaping Halal Tourism into an inclusive and diverse sector of the travel industry (along with the benefits of doing this) through to the end users, the Muslim individuals who are looking to travel while maintaining their faith around the world while exploring the collective heritage of Islam.

Hafsa Gaher is the Creator and Director of the Halal Travel Network (HTN), a platform dedicated to promoting inclusive tourism for Muslim travellers. As a passionate advocate for diversity in travel, Hafsa works with global destinations to help them become more Muslim-friendly, through consultation while offering training and guidance on how to cater to the growing halal tourism market and providing a marketplace to directly sell these services. With the halal tourism sector projected to reach US$300 billion by 2030, Hafsa’s expertise helps businesses align their offerings with the needs of younger Muslim travellers, while also promoting sustainable practices and cultural preservation. A long-time supporter and partner of Women in Travel CIC, Hafsa actively promotes the principles of the organisation, mentoring women in the travel industry and promoting diversity in leadership through the values of HTN to foster an environment of equity and inclusivity. At this training session, Hafsa is excited to share her insights on how inclusive tourism can empower women and create new opportunities within the travel sector.

Halal Travel Network (HTN) is a leading platform dedicated to promoting inclusive and halal-friendly travel experiences for Muslim travellers. HTN connects professionals across the tourism and hospitality sectors, assessing services and then offering expert guidance, training, and marketing strategies to help destinations and businesses cater to the growing halal tourism market. It also offers a sales platform to connect with those travel professionals who are looking to cater to Muslim tourists. By fostering collaboration and cultural understanding, HTN empowers travel brands to create welcoming, sustainable, and enriching experiences that align with the values and needs of Muslim travellers, contributing to the global development of halal tourism.