Yogyakarta, July, 11th2024 - Entering the third day, the first session of the 2024 Summer Course began with a lecture titled "Halal Tourism - Trends in Halal Tourism Worldwide" presented by Dr. Muhammad Ghafur Wibowo, S.E., M.Sc., from UIN Sunan Kalijaga. This session explored global trends, challenges, and opportunities in the halal tourism industry. Moderated by Dian Aruni Kumalawati, M.Sc., the discussion was both interactive and informative.

Dr. Ghafur explained that recent research highlights the ongoing efforts to define Islamic and Halal tourism in the tourism and destination marketing sectors. Most definitions have not considered Islamic law (Shariah), the target customers (Muslims or non-Muslims), the activity location (Muslim vs non-Muslim country), the products and services offered (food, facilities), and the travel purpose, which can vary widely among travelers. This comprehensive understanding set the stage for the subsequent session, which shifted the focus to the critical aspect of supply chains in halal industries.

The second session continued with a lecture by Prof. Ir. Dwi Agustina Kurniawati, S.T., M.Eng., Ph.D, IPM, ASEAN Eng from UIN Sunan Kalijaga and moderated by Herninanjati Paramawardhani, M.Sc with the topic "Supply Chain in Halal Industries".

The course covered key topics including the evolution of halal supply chains, challenges in maintaining halal integrity, and risk management strategies. Prof. Kurniawati emphasized the importance of comprehensive halal certification, extending from raw materials to finished products. The course also highlighted significant research from the Optimization, Operation Research, and Industrial System Research Group (2ORIS-RG), showcasing advancements in halal supply chain optimization and risk management.

“Halal product is a pros-contaminations. we can not be satisfied only that this product is halal or already has halal certification. But we also need to ensure that the halal product is still in the halal states. So to guarantee that halal products are still in the halal states, the best way is to use a halal supply chain. So that’s why the halal supply chain is important. This is not optional, but this is compulsory to implement by the manufacturer”, explained Prof. Kurniawati.

Participants from various sectors gained valuable insights into ensuring the halal status of products across the entire supply chain, addressing both local and global market demands. The course aimed to enhance the participants' understanding and implementation of effective halal supply chain.

"Today, halal is not a new term. Everyone in this world try to become more aware of the concept of halal because halal is not only for Muslims, but also for people of other religions. The meaning of halal is actually 'permissible,' so everything that is good for you, for your health, and for your business is guaranteed by halal. Therefore, we need to understand halal to be more aware of our position as Muslims," said Mrs. Herninjati, concluding the second session on the third day of the 2024 Summer Course.