The announcement was met with surprise and delight by Indonesia’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister, Sandiaga Uno, who had initially targeted the top spot for 2025. “We were pleasantly surprised to find that Indonesia had ascended to the first place in the Global Muslim Travel Index,” Uno said on Saturday, June 3. “Our team’s meticulous preparation and execution of our finest programs have led to this early achievement.” Read more: Indonesia Leads 2023 Global Halal Tourism Index - The Halal Times