Aceh who became one of the representatives managed to win two categories: the world's best airport for halal travelers, Sultan Iskandar Muda and the best halal cultural destination in the world.
Other champions are the best airline for Halal travelers (Garuda Indonesia), Best Family Friendly Hotel in the World (Hotel Rhadana, Kuta, Bali), World's Most Luxurious Family Hotel (Trans Luxury Hotel, Bandung), Best Halal Beach Resort World Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas, Lombok, West Southeast Nusat).
Then, the Best Halal Tour Operator in the World Tour Ero, West Sumatra), World's Best Halal Tourism Site (www.wonderfullomboksumbawa.com), The Best Halal Honeymoon Destination in the World (Sembalun Village Area, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara), Hajj Operator & Best Umrah in the World (ESQ Tours & Travel, Jakarta), the Best Halal Halal in the World (West Sumatera), and the Best Halal Culinary Destination in the World (West Sumatera).
In the first round, October 24 to November 7, 2016, Malaysia managed to excel in 4 major categories, contested with Lombok, Aceh and West Sumatra, three areas whose position is centered on halal tourism.
That is, Halal the Best Halal in the World, the Best Halal Honeymoon in the World, the Best Halal Hotel in the World and the Best Halal Culpet in the World.
But in the second round, 7 November to 24 November 2016, Minister Arief Yahya mobilized his entire network to help vote.
"It's so dramatic! Malaysia and Turkey are a legend on the World Halal Tour from time to time, these two countries stand out, two in 2015 and 2016, we take over!" said Minister Arief Yahya in a press release.
Dipaparkannya, Indonesia overtaking at the last corner.
According to him this is increasingly asserted that Indonesia is solid.
Red and White Compact voters, netizens also have a high spirit of nationalism that came out to be the winner.
This proves that this nation is great and chooses regardless of where it comes from or represents who, the important Red and White winner and the pride of this country.
Secondly, the world's best halal label raises 3C levels, confidence, credibility, and calibration (close to global standards).
"Thirdly, the achievement of this world is also a consolation, for some Acehnese affected by the earthquake where Aceh gets two awards at once, hopefully stays firm and quick to recover, for those affected," he added.
He congratulated the winners and thanked the voters and all the endorsers who invited their followers to choose # Win Indonesia via e-voting.
Also Chairman of the Halal Tourism Promotion Team Riyanto Sofyan, the entire World Halal Tourism Award World Cup 2016 and all volunteers.
Head of Culture and Tourism Office (Kadisbudpar) Aceh, Reza Fahlevi said the same thing.
"Thank God, thank you to everyone, especially the voters who have joined hands to achieve this victory.This is our joint victory, the victory of all Aceh," said Reza Fahlevi through WhatsApp short message.
He added that the achievement is not the end, but it is a long task to realize Aceh as the best halal cultural destination.
As is known, the Aceh government is aggressively promoting halal certification for tourism actors.
Halal labeling is intended for restaurant, hotel, and travel agents.
This is to prepare Aceh tourism standards globally.
