Aceh wins three prizes in halal tourism category
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Aceh Province has won three prizes in the National Halal Tourism Competition (KPHN) 2016, an official said.
The three awards were in the categories of Muslim Friendly Airport–given to Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport in Banda Aceh, as well as best Muslim friendly cultural destination, and best tourist attraction for Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, said Reza Fahlevi, head of the Aceh cultural and tourism office, on Thursday.
He expressed his gratitude to the people of Aceh for helping develop halal tourism in the province, and to the Central Government for supporting Aceh in its participating in the World Halal Travel Awards 2016 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.
“Alhamdulillah (Thank God), Aceh won prizes for three categories in competition with 117 nominees in 15 categories,” he remarked.
The results of the competition were announced in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The Aceh provincial administration seeks to improve its tourism industry to meet its 3As – Amenity, Accessibility, and Attraction– in order to transform the province into a world-class tourism destination.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific categories did Aceh Province win awards for in the National Halal Tourism Competition?
Which specific categories did Aceh Province win awards for in the National Halal Tourism Competition?
Aceh won prizes for Muslim Friendly Airport, best Muslim friendly cultural destination, and best tourist attraction for Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport received the award for the airport category.
Q.Who announced the results of the National Halal Tourism Competition?
Who announced the results of the National Halal Tourism Competition?
Reza Fahlevi, head of the Aceh cultural and tourism office, announced that Aceh had won the prizes. He also expressed gratitude for the support received.
Q.What is the Aceh provincial administration's goal for its tourism industry?
What is the Aceh provincial administration's goal for its tourism industry?
The administration aims to improve its tourism industry by meeting the 3As, Amenity, Accessibility, and Attraction. This strategy is intended to transform Aceh into a world-class tourism destination.
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