Halal Travel Network

What Halal Travel Network does

Halal Travel Network (HTN), incorporated in England and Wales as a private limited company (company number 14942636), is a global B2B membership network serving tourism businesses that target halal-conscious travellers. Founded by Hafsa Gaher, the company operates from a registered office in Ely, Cambridgeshire and runs a small core team of approximately five people. Its stated addressable market is the global halal-conscious travel sector, which HTN values at over $225 billion with projections of $300 billion by 2032.

HTN's product portfolio is structured around five interlocking offerings: HTN Membership (the recurring subscription access point), HTN Academy (training courses including 'Halal Hospitality Standards' and 'Understanding Muslim Travellers', delivered online, in-person, and via FAM trips), the HTN Marketplace (a members directory connecting verified halal-ready suppliers with agents, operators, and tourism boards), HTN Events & Networking (own-hosted and third-party trade shows, mixers, and webinars globally), and HTN Marketing & PR (algorithm-driven platform visibility plus earned media support). The digital infrastructure is built on Tashi.travel, which hosts the website, marketplace, and member tooling.

HTN monetises through recurring annual membership subscriptions, fees tied to Academy courses and bespoke training, and revenue from events and webinars. Its go-to-market is application-based B2B membership, supported by content marketing, social media, an email newsletter, and participation in major trade shows including the World Travel Market, Arabian Travel Market, and the Muslim Travel Show. Customer segments span tourism suppliers (hotels, DMCs, tour operators, transport providers), tourism boards and DMOs, and sector professionals and content creators, with notable partnerships including Albatros Expeditions, Sri Lanka Tourism, Korea Tourism Organisation, the Zambia High Commission, the Embassy of Uzbekistan, and IWTTF.

Name

Halal Travel Network

Legal name

Halal Travel Network Ltd

Website

https://halaltravel.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Halal Travel Network is a UK-based B2B membership network that connects tourism businesses, destination boards, and travel professionals with the halal-conscious travel market via its membership, HTN Academy, marketplace directory, events, and PR platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Halal Tourism Trade Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B OTA/White-Label Booking Platforms & Affiliate Networks (THAKAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tours, Activities & Experiences Booking Marketplaces (THALAFAF)

Keywords

• Halal tourism network
• Muslim travel trade
• Travel membership platform
• Halal hospitality training
• Tourism marketing network

Headquarters

HQ city

Ely, Cambridgeshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: HTN operates as a membership-based professional network. Businesses apply for and pay for membership to access the network, HTN Academy, marketplace listings, and trade engagement activities.
2. HTN Academy Training: Members and non-members access training courses, webinars, and educational resources through HTN Academy. FAM trips and ongoing educational support are also part of the offering.
3. Events: HTN organizes, hosts, and participates in events, trade shows, networking mixers, and webinars — both online and in-person globally — which serve as revenue-generating touchpoints for membership acquisition and network engagement.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Halal Travel Network (HTN) operates a B2B membership network that connects halal-friendly hotels, tour operators, destinations, travel agencies, and tourism professionals worldwide. Members gain access to the HTN Marketplace (a curated directory for halal-conscious travel buyers), the HTN Academy (training and education), industry events and networking, and marketing/PR support, all delivered through a digital membership platform.

Product overview

Halal Travel Network (HTN) is a B2B membership network for the halal-conscious travel industry, offering a portfolio of interconnected services: HTN Membership provides the primary access point, HTN Academy delivers training and education, the HTN Marketplace (Members Directory) facilitates trade connections and visibility, HTN Events & Networking organises in-person and online industry gatherings, and the HTN Marketing & PR Platform amplifies member brands. The platform is built on Tashi.travel infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HTN Academy: Training and education platform providing courses, webinars, FAM trips, and industry insights for halal tourism professionals.
• HTN Marketplace

Products and services

• HTN Membership Application-based B2B annual membership that gives halal-friendly hotels, tour operators, destinations, agencies, and tourism professionals access to the HTN Marketplace listing, HTN Academy training, industry events, and marketing/PR support.
• HTN Academy Online training and education platform delivering halal tourism courses and learning content for travel industry professionals and member organisations.
• HTN Marketplace Curated online directory and marketplace that lists vetted halal-friendly travel businesses and connects them with halal-conscious travel buyers.
• HTN Events & Networking B2B industry events, conferences, and networking meet-ups bringing together HTN members and the broader halal travel trade for deal-making and education.

Quantifiable outcome

• Halal tourism market projected to grow to $300bn by 2032, creating significant revenue opportunity for HTN member businesses.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025HTN co-sponsored an invite-only networking mixer with IWTTF at the Zambia High Commission in London on 3 April 2025. IWTTF, founded by Alessandra Alonso, focuses on women's leadership in travel and aligns with HTN's diversity and inclusion agenda in halal tourism.
• Zambia High Commission (London)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2025HTN held a co-sponsored networking mixer at the Zambia High Commission in London on 3 April 2025, exploring Zambia's halal tourism potential. The event featured Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka, Zambia's High Commissioner to the UK, and showcased Zambia's vision as an emerging halal-friendly destination.
• Tashi.travel (Platform Provider)supportingTechnology or IntegrationHTN's website, marketplace, and digital infrastructure are powered by Tashi.travel. HTN's footer notes 'Powered By Tashi', indicating a platform hosting and infrastructure partnership.
• Archer & Gaher AdventurescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHTN provided Archer & Gaher Adventures with strategic market insights, halal tourism guidance, industry connections, and support navigating international travel expos including the Destination Show at Olympia London. As a result, the company saw increased bookings from Muslim travellers.
• Albatros ExpeditionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlbatros Expeditions partnered with HTN to promote the first halal-certified cruise to Antarctica (January 2026). Sara Amro from Albatros Expeditions presented at HTN's December Networking Event in London, showcasing joint innovation in halal travel.
• Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development AuthoritysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEmma Charlesworth of the Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority presented at HTN's December Networking Event in London, promoting 'The Nature Emirate' to HTN's network of halal travel professionals.
• Xperience PakistansupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSaadia Baber, Founder of Xperience Pakistan, participated in HTN's event coverage and industry discussions. Xperience Pakistan curates halal-conscious travel experiences to Pakistan and collaborates with HTN's network.
• Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHTN has published extensive coverage of South Korea's growing halal-friendly tourism infrastructure. KTO has launched initiatives including restaurant categorisation (Halal Certified, Muslim Friendly, Pork-free), prayer room development (28 prayer rooms), and training programmes for travel agents and tour guides.
• Sri Lanka Tourism BoardcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHTN worked directly with Sri Lanka Tourism's Deputy Director of Marketing (Sarangi Thilakasena) on a hosted press tour, with HTN News Editor Shebs Alom producing editorial coverage. Sri Lanka's tourism board has committed to making halal travellers a main focus, with 99% of hotels certified for halal tourism.
• Aventra Travels Pvt LtdsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAventra Travels, a Muslim-owned Destination Management Company in Sri Lanka, works with HTN to promote halal-friendly travel packages including Qurban Tours, Muslim Heritage Tours, and Ibn Battuta Trail itineraries. Aventra collaborates with CrescentRating Singapore to position Sri Lanka as a halal destination.
• Archer & Gaher Adventures (David Archer)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDavid Archer, CEO of Archer & Gaher Adventures, presented at the Muslim Travel Show 2025 alongside HTN CEO Hafsa Gaher, on the session 'Sands of Time: Islamic Heritage Across Africa's Stunning Islands', highlighting Africa's rich Islamic history for HTN's audience.
• Halal Travel GuidesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHalal Travel Guide (Director Soumaya Hamdi) participated in the Muslim Travel Show 2025, engaging with HTN's audience. Sami Hamdi from Halal Travel Guide presented 'Allah Never Abandoned Us: Bosnia & Herzegovina' at the Muslim Travel Show.
• The Muslim Women Travel GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSadia Ramzan, Founder & CEO of The Muslim Women Travel Group, participated in the Muslim Travel Show 2025 with HTN's support. Sadia also serves as HTN's Head of Events, connecting HTN's event programme with women-only travel initiatives.
• Colors of the World (Istanbul)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHTN CEO Hafsa Gaher delivered a keynote at Colors of the World 2025 in Istanbul, speaking on gastronomic tourism and Africa's culinary heritage as a driver for halal travel. This positions HTN as a thought leader at international halal tourism events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TourRadar: Global multi-day tour marketplace connecting travellers with 2,500+ operators across 160+ countries. Comparable to HTN Marketplace as a B2B travel directory + booking layer, though TourRadar is much broader and not halal-focused.
• GetYourGuide: Global tours, activities, and experiences marketplace. Comparable to HTN as a marketplace connecting tourism suppliers with travellers, though GetYourGuide operates at vastly greater scale and is non-specialised in the halal segment.
• Klook: Asia-Pacific activities and travel services marketplace operating across 400+ destinations. Comparable to HTN Marketplace as a B2B-to-B2C tourism platform, with Klook having recently pursued halal-friendly supply partnerships in Muslim-majority source markets.

Direct peers

• HalalBooking: Halal-friendly hotel booking platform operating globally with inventory in 100+ countries. Comparable to HTN as a transaction-enabled halal-travel commerce layer that tourism suppliers and DMOs can plug into for Muslim-traveller demand.
• HalalTrip: Halal travel guide and booking platform serving Muslim travellers with destination guides, hotel listings, and travel packages. Comparable to HTN's marketplace/directory model for connecting halal-ready tourism businesses with Muslim traveller demand.
• CrescentRating: Singapore-based halal travel rating and certification body (now Mastercard CrescentRating) that rates halal-friendly hotels, destinations, and travel services. Directly comparable to HTN as both serve as B2B infrastructure for halal-conscious tourism supply, with overlapping membership, accreditation, and destination-partnership revenue lines.
• Tripfez: Malaysia-based halal-friendly travel booking platform offering hotel bookings, tour packages, and a directory of Muslim-friendly services. Comparable to HTN in targeting halal-conscious travellers through a curated B2C/B2B directory and travel package marketplace.

Emerging players

• Muslim Pro: Widely used Muslim lifestyle app (prayer times, Quran, halal places) with an expanding travel feature set and partnerships with booking platforms. Comparable to HTN as a discovery layer for Muslim-conscious travellers, though Muslim Pro is consumer-first rather than B2B-trade-first.

Others

• Skyscanner: Global travel search and price-comparison platform. Comparable to HTN as travel-trade infrastructure that connects demand with supply, though Skyscanner is a meta-search incumbent and not halal-focused.
• World Travel Market (WTM) London: Major B2B travel trade exhibition held annually in London. Comparable to HTN Events as an established trade-engagement venue where tourism boards, operators, and suppliers meet for networking and deal-making at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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