Cordoba, a preferred destination for halal tourism

The ancient capital of Al Andalus will be promoted as a preferred destination for Muslim-friendly and halal tourism, as announced during an official visit to Cordoba by Ihsan Övüt, Secretary General of the Institute for Standardization and Metrology of Islamic Countries (SMIIC). Standardization and Metrology Institute of Islamic Countries (SMIIC).. Övüt met with representatives of the Las Fuentes Foundationwhich has been working for years to strengthen Cordoba’s brand as a welcoming city for Islamic tourism, which is becoming more and more important throughout the world.

Both entities have undertaken to prepare a detailed report on the adequacy of the Cordoba tourism sector to the requirements of international regulations in relation to halal certification and the muslim-friendly quality of its hospitality offer. The SMIIC organization develops and monitors international standards for muslim-friendly tourism worldwide.

The mission of the Islamic organization SMIIC has been co-financed by the Las Fuentes Foundation and the Municipal Institute for Economic Development and Employment of Cordoba (IMDEEC) through the ESAL 2024 call for grants and incentives for local companies.