Indonesia Launches Islamic Travel Connect 2026 to Boost Hajj, Umrah, and Halal Tourism

The CNN Indonesia Islamic Travel Connect 2026 officially commenced in Jakarta on Wednesday, inaugurated by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf. The event, held at Mozaik Walk, Kota Kasablanka, aims to foster a collaborative ecosystem for Indonesia's Hajj, Umrah, and halal tourism industries.

Minister Yusuf highlighted that the event is more than just a typical travel fair. He described it as a collaborative platform designed to bring together industry stakeholders, regulators, and the public to collectively build a more professional, trusted, and sustainable future for Indonesian Hajj and Umrah services, as well as halal tourism.

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With the utterance Bismillahiirrohmanirrohim, Islamic Travel Connect 2026 officially begins.

"Hopefully, this becomes a strategic space for us to expand public education, strengthen public trust in the industry, and open up opportunities for collaboration and business growth," Yusuf stated during the opening. The festival is scheduled to run from July 29 to August 2, 2026.

Unlike conventional travel fairs, Islamic Travel Connect emphasizes collaboration among regulators, industry players, media, and the public. This approach seeks to enhance the professionalism, trustworthiness, and sustainability of the Hajj and Umrah sector. The event will feature a diverse range of participants, including Umrah travel operators, airlines, hotel networks, Islamic financial institutions, insurance companies, fintech firms, and providers of supporting travel services. Government regulators and ministries are also involved to strengthen synergy between the government and businesses. Additionally, companies offering Muslim lifestyle products and religious supplies are present to cater to attendee needs.

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Hopefully, this becomes a strategic space for us to expand public education, strengthen public trust in the industry, and open up opportunities for collaboration and business growth.