HALAL FRIENDLY ECO-ACCOMMODATION IN ISLAMIC COUNTRIES HALAL TOURISM CONFERENCE, GRANADA. SEPTEMBER 22ND 2014

WHAT IS ECO-TOURISM?  (UNWTO) All nature-based forms of tourism  Objective: observation/appreciation of nature, traditional cultures, education, interpretation  Minimises negative impact on environment, helps sustain local communities, supports natural areas by generating economic benefits for host communities  Generates nature and cultural awareness  Accommodation: ecolodge or standard type hotel

Nature observation and appreciation

Traditional Culture and Heritage

Education and Interpretation

Low environmental impact, nature protection, benefit to local communities, environmental awareness for all

“And do not desire corruption in the land. Indeed, God does not like corruptors” Qur’an (Surat Al Qasas 28:77) RESPONSIBILITY OF GUARDIANSHIP OVER THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. QUR’AN, SUNNAH AND HADITHS. HADITH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SALLALLAHU ALAIHI WASALLAM). “The earth is Green and beautiful and Allah has appointed you his stewards over it”

Kasbah du Toubkal, Morocco “A Berber hospitality centre, not a traditional hotel”

Eco: local materials, food, staff, low energy consumption, 5 R principles, 5% levy Village association projects/Education Progr. Halal: Mosque, bereber food, intentionally not licensed but clients can bring alcohol, no pool (respect Bereber culture)

Adrère Amellal, Egypt

Eco: no electricity, built kershef, no phone, organic, pool water from spring, local furniture, solar panels Halal: halal food. No segregated pools, no prayer rooms, licensed for alcohol

Sir Bani Yas, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Eco:nature observation, local produce, mostly organic Halal: prayer rooms, alcohol licensed (removed from fridges for muslim clients) no segregated pools or gym

Sukau Rainforest Lodge, Malaysia

Eco: “Conservation Fellows” programme. Boat trips, Nature Observation (elephants, orangutans, monkeys) Halal: most staff muslim, most clients estern. All meals Halal. Alcohol Served. No segregated pools. Family clientele

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