Hong Kong can develop its own Muslim-focused experiences to draw more visitors from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to a diplomat and tourism industry insiders.
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They said the city’s push to become a hub for halal tourism should be more than merely adapting existing services and include coming up with new cultural experiences geared towards Muslim visitors.
Turkish Consul General Kerim Sercan Evcin said it could be “a Hong Kong Ramadan bazaar” with unique offerings from the city along with items from different countries and societies.
“Similar to Hong Kong curry – can you eat Hong Kong curry in India or Pakistan? No,” he said.
Evcin was speaking at an event on March 4 to mark iftar, the evening meal at which Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
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The Islamic month of fasting began on March 2 in Hong Kong, and leads up to the Eid ul-Fitr festival.