HalalHub.vn · Quick news · 28 October 2026
(HalalHub.vn) – On the morning of 27 October 2026, the international workshop “International Experience and the Potential for Developing Halal Tourism in Da Nang” brought together more than 100 delegates, experts and businesses. The bottleneck was clear: the city attracts large numbers of international visitors, but its food, accommodation and services for Muslim travelers remain insufficient.
Key points from the Halal tourism workshop in Da Nang on 27 October 2026. Graphic: HalalHub.vn, compiled from Da Nang Newspaper, SGGP and The World & Vietnam Report.
Many international visitors, relatively few Muslim travelers
The workshop was organized by the Institute of South Asian, West Asian and African Studies under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, together with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Cultural Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Da Nang’s Department of Science and Technology and Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, with support from Informa Markets Vietnam, according to the workshop backdrop.
According to figures presented at the workshop, Da Nang welcomed 7.6 million international visitor arrivals in 2025, but Muslim visitor numbers remained modest. The main reason was that food, accommodation and specialized services did not fully meet their needs. According to Da Nang Newspaper, by October 2026 the city had nearly 30 restaurants offering Halal food, Indian cuisine or services catering to Muslim guests.
“Developing this segment not only opens opportunities to attract international visitors but also helps connect tourism with trade, cuisine, accommodation, shopping and related services.” – Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the Da Nang People’s Committee, as reported by The World & Vietnam Report.
Delegates at the international workshop “International Experience and the Potential for Developing Halal Tourism in Da Nang”, 27 October 2026. Photo: DNRT.
Experience from Malaysia, Singapore and Pakistan
Delegates shared Muslim-friendly tourism development experience from Malaysia, Singapore and Pakistan, proposing solutions in three areas: product development, workforce training and business connections. Pakistan’s Ambassador to Vietnam, Kohdayar Marri, said Vietnam had substantial potential for Halal tourism and suggested Halal food festivals and promotions for Muslim travelers. The discussion session “Prospects for Halal Tourism Development in Da Nang” also included Da Nang Tourism Association Chairman Cao Tri Dung and representatives of hotels and travel businesses.
Session 2, “Prospects for Halal Tourism Development in Da Nang”: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Vietnam Kohdayar Marri, center, shares experience. Photo: DNRT.
Da Nang is encouraging and guiding accommodation providers, restaurants and travel businesses to apply TCVN 14230:2024, Vietnam’s national standard for Muslim-friendly tourism services.
| 📌 KEY POINTS The bottleneck is food, accommodation and specialized services, rather than international visitor numbers. Applicable standard: TCVN 14230:2024 for Muslim-friendly tourism services. Three solution areas: products, workforce and business connections. |
Hoi An Ancient Town, now part of Da Nang following the 2025 administrative restructuring. Heritage, cuisine and diverse accommodation provide a foundation for developing tourism products for Muslim travelers. Illustrative photo: Unsplash.
| 🇻🇳 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR BUSINESSES Demand for services is outpacing supply capacity. Restaurants and hotels serving Muslim guests need Halal-certified ingredients and clearly segregated procedures. This creates opportunities both for certified food suppliers and for service providers investing early in TCVN 14230:2024. |
Glossary
Halal tourism / Muslim-friendly tourism: tourism services meeting Muslim travelers’ needs, including Halal food, prayer spaces and appropriate facilities and services.
TCVN 14230:2024: Vietnam’s national standard for Muslim-friendly tourism services.
Halal certification: confirmation by a certification body that a product or service meets Halal requirements under a particular standard.
References
Legal texts and official sources
Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) – Conference and workshop information
Ministry of Science and Technology – National standard TCVN 14230:2024 on Muslim-friendly tourism services
Press and industry analysis (secondary sources, cited as published)
Da Nang Newspaper – Connecting international experience to promote Halal tourism in Da Nang
Da Nang Newspaper – Da Nang explores opportunities for Halal tourism development
SGGP – Da Nang explores Halal tourism potential
Cong Ly – Da Nang seeks solutions for Halal tourism development
Workshop photos: DNRT (Da Nang Radio and Television). Illustrative photo: Unsplash (Unsplash License). Graphic: HalalHub.vn.
HalalHub.vn · Published on 28 October 2026 · Legal information checked as of 28 October 2026; regulations may change. Consult official sources before making decisions.
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