The study of effectiveness of handy travel spray kit usage among Muslim travellers in Malacca
List of Authors
  • Aishah Mohd Nor , Khalijah Mohd Nor , Nurbarirah Ahmad , Raja Mayang Delima Mohd Beta , Siti Rosnita Sakarji

Keyword
  • handy travel kit, traveller, hygiene, travel motivation, travel preference

Abstract
  • Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to identify the effectiveness of handy travel spray kit among Muslim Travellers in Malacca. In addition, this study also is to determine the factor of hygiene for sanitation and purifying among Muslim travellers in Malacca. Methodology: In this study the researchers used the qualitative research design. This study was to find out the perceptions of the tourist company about the product effectiveness and product offering. The sampling frame is from the customer of the company which operates and offer the tourism packages and services. This research was focused to reach 30 tourists that had travel abroad. Main Findings: According to the survey 100% of traveller (N=30) responded that by having handy spray kit they are happier, feel clean and purifying after use it. They also feel more comfort, confident to perform the ibadah.. Throughout the interview, the 30 respondents informed that factors of hygiene which is cleanliness and purification is very important in order for them to perform their worship every day.Respondents said they must clean from impurity and ensure the clothing and environment are clean from any dirt or grime. They agreed that, handy travel spray kit can aid them to travel around the world in order to keep them clean, purify and sanitise. Novelty of the study: Little study was found about Muslim’s tourists’ leisure travel behaviour and not focusing on cleanliness/hygiene problem faced by the Muslim traveller. The use of Handy Travel Spray Kit can help the travellers. Muslim traveller had to make sure that they are free from any ambiguous dirty after urination and defecation because they had to perform their ibadah (solat) even they are abroad.

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