DAY 01 · 02 Sep
Arrival & welcome
Airport arrival, resort check-in, welcome dinner and an evening walk through Ao Nang Night Market.
02—05 September 2026 · Krabi, Thailand
Travel with
purpose.
Ibn Battuta’s legacy, reimagined for a sustainable and inclusive halal tourism future.
World Halal & Tourism Conference
41days to
Krabi
Krabi
4days of exchange
300+global delegates
Q2Scopus opportunity
4curated FAM visits
01 / WHY KRABI
A landmark gathering at the edge of the Andaman Sea.
Where heritage meets a more thoughtful way to travel.
The World Halal & Tourism Conference brings policymakers, tourism leaders, researchers and investors together to strengthen a responsible global halal tourism ecosystem.
Krabi offers the ideal field laboratory: a Muslim-friendly gateway shaped by limestone islands, community hospitality and a deep commitment to preserving nature.
Discover the delegate experience
The Andaman Sea · Krabi ProvinceA TRAVELER’S LEGACY
Seven centuries of curiosity.
Ibn Battuta’s journeys connected cultures through observation and respect. WHATOC carries that spirit forward—pairing Islamic heritage with practical models for ethical tourism.
02 / CALL FOR PAPERS
Knowledge should travel, too.Bring your research
Bring your research
to Krabi.
01
Sustainability, Muslim-friendly and eco-halal tourism
02
Ibn Battuta’s legacy, Islamic heritage and history
03
Halal medical tourism, cosmetics and wellness
04
Standards, certification, supply chain and technology
05
Hajj, Umrah, mosque tourism and halal cruise
Publication pathways
Selected papers may be considered for the Scopus Q2-indexed Journal of Fatwa Management and Research, ISBN proceedings, or the edited volume Halal Tourism Ecosystem.
03 / PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Important datesA clear route
A clear route
to September.
Abstract submission16 July 2026closed
Acceptance notification26 July 2026
Delegate registration16 August 2026
Camera-ready paper26 August 2026
Late abstracts may still be considered. Contact the secretariat before submitting.
4D3N package
Conference fees
01
Physical presenterAccommodation, conference kit and FAM trips
USD 40002
Online presenterFull virtual conference access
USD 20003
Listener / delegateFull access, accommodation and FAM trips
USD 350 Physical packages include resort accommodation, conference kit and FAM trips.
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FIELD NOTES
FIELD NOTES
04 / DELEGATE EXPERIENCE
Four days, one shared horizon.The conference extends beyond the conference room.
A proposed Muslim-friendly itinerary combines rigorous dialogue with local culture, island ecology and genuine moments of connection.
DAY 02 · 03 Sep
Ideas & exchange
Main conference program, halal seminar, mosque visit and panoramic cafés in the Krabi highlands.
DAY 03 · 04 Sep
Four islands
Private speedboat FAM trip across Poda, Tub, Chicken Island and Railay, followed by a halal dinner.
DAY 04 · 05 Sep
Krabi farewell
Local souvenirs, the Giant Crab landmark and a hosted transfer to Krabi International Airport.
05 / TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Main conference day · 03 SeptemberOne day.
Six directions.
Designed around Maqasid al-Shariah and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the main program turns principles into shared action.
09:00— 10:00
01
SDG 17Opening ceremony
Official welcome and launch of the World Halal Passport initiative.
10:15— 11:30
02
SDG 8 · 13Global keynote forum
Halal tourism, ethical growth and practical alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda.
11:45— 13:00
03
SDG 11 · 17Ibn Battuta legacy
Historical travel narratives as a compass for culturally respectful tourism.
14:15— 15:45
04
SDG 12 · 13Sustainable halal tourism
Eco-halal practices, responsible supply chains and climate-resilient destinations.
16:00— 17:15
05
MAQASIDInclusive halal tourism
Family-friendly services grounded in the five protections of Maqasid al-Shariah.
17:30— 18:30
06
CLOSINGThe Krabi Declaration
A shared resolution for sustainable and inclusive halal tourism action.
Nature sponsorshipLeave more than
Leave more than
footprints.
Support mangrove and rainforest planting, community eco-education, sustainable infrastructure and carbon mitigation in Krabi.
Become a nature sponsor06 / THE COUNCIL
A global table of expertise.Guided by people who know the way.
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See you in Krabi.Join the first
Join the first
WHATOC journey.
Register as a delegate, presenter or partner and help shape a more responsible future for halal tourism.