Madinaworld.id – Chairman of Sofyan Corporation Riyanto Sofyan received the Halal Hotel Pioneers Award at the Halal in Travel Global Summit 2022 that was held on 1st June in Singapore. Riyanto received the award for his efforts and contributions that have been made in encouraging the development of the Halal Industry in Indonesia. 

Together with Sofyan Hotel, Riyanto received appreciation for the contribution that has been given in growing the Halal Tourism Industry, especially at the Halal Hotel Industry in Indonesia. 

“I am deeply honoured and grateful to have been chosen as one of the Recepient of Halal in Travel Awards 2022 by Crenscent Rating for Halal Hotels Pioneers. Thank you Pak Fazal Bahardeen,” Riyanto said. 

In Addition, Riyanto also said that this award is dedicated to all stakeholders of the Indonesia Halal Tourism Industry.

“I sincerely also extend my gratitude and dedicated this award to all fellow of Halal Tourism Indonesia Industry Players & Stakeholders, especially to our friends in Halal Tourism Indonesia Association PPHI, Government of the Republic of Indonesia, represented by Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Department of Sharia Economy and Finance of Bank Indonesia (DEKS-BI), National Committee of Sharia Economy and Finance (KNEKS), and other industry players and stakeholders, globally and nationally which I cannot named them all on this occasions for their continuous support and collaboration for making this acknowledgment possible,” He added.

Riyanto hopes for the cooperation from all parties, in the resurrection period after the Covid-19 pandemic.

“May we all can continue to collaborate, in reviving and further developed Halal Tourism Industry Post Covid-19 Pandemic,” Riyanto said.

The Halal Hotel Pioneers Award, which is included in the Special Recognition Awards category, is a form of appreciation given by Crescent Rating to the Halal Hotel Pioneers. The contribution made by the pioneer has led to the massive growth of Halal Tourism.

With 54 years of experience in the property and hospitality business, Sofyan Corporation has been implementing Sharia principles since 1992. In addition, 30 years of experience in the field of Halal Tourism has made Sofyan Hotel a pioneer of halal hotels in Indonesia.

Halal In Travel Awards is a celebration of the efforts of the tourism industry players in creating Halal Tourism as a good experience. This awards give to destinations, organizations, companies, and individuals that contributed greatly to the Muslim Travel Lifestyle. 

There are 18 awards, which includes in 4 categories including: Global Muslim Travel Index Awards, Muslim-Friendly Service Provider Awards, Halal Trip Travelers Choice Awards, and Halal Travel Personality of the Year Award.