JST-NEWS — Jakarta, Indonesia’s Growing Momentum to Lead Global Muslim -Friendly Tourism (30/1) With a rapidly expanding market and increasingly solid cross-sector collaboration, Indonesia is emerging as a strong contender to become one of the world’s leading Muslim-friendly tourism destinations. Driven by demographic strength, cultural diversity, and government–private sector synergy, the country has begun positioning halal tourism not merely as a niche segment, but as a strategic pillar of its national tourism development. From hospitality and transportation to digital services and destination management, multi-sector partnerships continue to strengthen ecosystem readiness. This integrated approach enhances service quality while ensuring that Muslim travelers’ needs — including halal food accessibility, prayer facilities, and ethical travel standards — are consistently met. On the global stage, the rise ofJournalist Society Them