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Muslim millennials find peace of mind in sharia hotels
According to a survey by technology-based travel solution provider Airy, up to 60 percent of Indonesian travelers considered sharia-based accommodation an important aspect.
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Since it was established in 2016, Airy has been offering sharia-based accommodation under its Airy Syariah brand, in line with the company's family-friendly branding. (Shutterstock/Sompetch Khanakornpratip)
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rior to her trip to Surakarta with her female companions around two years ago, 27-year-old student Atikasari "Atika" Husna had already been planning to book a sharia hotel as a place to stay.
"As we're all female, such hotel made us feel more comfortable, as the owner is also a Muslim. It has quite a strict policy as there are rules regarding gate closing time and [separation] between muhrim [blood relatives] and non-muhrim," Atika recently told The Jakarta Post.
Such peace of mind was quite affordable as well, with the room priced at only Rp 275,000 (US$20). "We enjoyed the experience, hence I later chose a sharia hotel for my next trip," Atika added.
Thirty-nine-year-old freelance writer Rahma Yulianti, who often travels solo, also finds staying at sharia hotels the preferable option.
"I've stayed at sharia hotels in Jakarta and Surakarta. The service was very friendly; even better than star-rated hotels. The hotels' atmosphere was Islamic, and they're equipped with a musholla [prayer room]," said Rahma.
Although the room and overall facilities were not that special, Rahma said she would definitely pick a sharia hotel over a regular one for the same price.
"I feel more comfortable there; being greeted with assalamu alaikum upon arrival, for example. The guests were mostly families, hence the ambiance was very family-friendly."
