Jamaica and Sierra Leone have strengthened ties in Africa–Caribbean tourism, reaffirming their...
Category - Travel & Tourism Government News
Stay informed with the latest tourism policy and government updates impacting global travel. This category covers regulations, legislation, international agreements, visa changes, safety measures, and government actions shaping the travel and tourism industry. eTurboNews delivers independent, real-time reporting to keep professionals and travelers updated on critical policy developments worldwide.
Antigua and Barbuda Puts Sustainability and People at the Center of Its 2026 Tourism Strategy
Antigua and Barbuda has outlined a people-first tourism strategy for 2026, focusing on sustainable...
The Dominican Republic Opens a “Tourism War” With Mexico — With Beach Beats, Diplomacy, and a Dash of Drama
The Dominican Republic has sparked controversy by turning tourism promotion into rivalry, with...
Spain Emerges as World’s Tourism Powerhouse — Madrid Declared Global Tourism Capital
Spain has reinforced its status as a global tourism leader after welcoming nearly 97 million...
Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO to Replace Bamuturaki at Uganda Airlines?
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki as...
UN Tourism Unveils Road Map for International Year of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism 2027
UN Tourism has launched a new Road Map to guide preparations for the International Year of...
German Government Adopts New National Tourism Strategy to Boost Competitiveness and Sustainability
Germany has adopted a new National Tourism Strategy, elevating tourism to a federal priority. The...
US–Canada Aerospace Dispute Escalates Over Aircraft Tariffs and Certification Threats
The United States has escalated tensions with Canada by threatening steep tariffs and possible...
High-Profile Zimbabwe Trial of Ex-Minister Walter Mzembi Turns on Whether Four TV Screens Were a ‘Loan’ – No Bail!
Zimbabwe’s former tourism minister, Walter Mzembi, who was also Africa's candidate for UNWTO...
Iran’s Government Finally Releases Official Account of Deadly December–January Unrest
Iran has released its official version of the deadly December–January unrest, defending mass...
After Winning UN-Tourism Leadership, UAE Moves Quickly to Shape Global Tourism Policy
After a determined and costly diplomatic campaign secured the election of the first woman Secretary...
European Tourism Day 2026 Marks a Turning Point for Europe’s Tourism Future
Europe marked a milestone with its first official European Tourism Day, highlighting tourism’s role...
Jamaica Exits FITUR 2026 with Accelerated Recovery, New Investment, and Global Tourism Resilience Hub Designation
Jamaica closed FITUR 2026 with accelerated tourism recovery, stronger hotel and airlift alignment...
From Cancún to the World: Quintana Roo’s Gobernadora Mara Lezama Espinosa Redefines Tourism Safety & Leadership
At FITUR Madrid, Quintana Roo Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa showcased tourism growth, security...
Jamaica–TUI Partnership: Jamaica Positions for Tourism Growth Beyond North America
Jamaica has initiated strategic discussions with global tourism leader TUI Group aimed at expanding...
FITUR 2026 in Madrid Spotlighting Inclusion, Language Tourism and Talent Development
FITUR 2026 has opened in Madrid with a strong focus on inclusion, language tourism and workforce...
A Spa, a Spectacle, and the Great Leader: Inside North Korea’s New Hot Spring Resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong‑Un has opened a newly rebuilt hot spring resort, showcasing domestic...
Jennifer Matarangas-King Sworn In as USVI Tourism Commissioner, Eyes Global Partnerships, Historical Context
Jennifer Matarangas-King was sworn in as Tourism Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands on January...
IATA to Hold World Legal Symposium 2026 in Warsaw
The International Air Transport Association will hold its 2026 World Legal Symposium in Warsaw from...
Inverotel and Jamaica Explore Strategic Marketing Partnership to Accelerate Tourism Recovery
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett welcomed discussions with Spain’s hotel investment group Inverotel...
Seychelles Tourism Kicks Off 2026 With Strong Presence at FITUR In Madrid
The Tourism Department has commenced the new year with renewed vigour at the International Tourism...
UN Tourism Sees Growth — But Misses a Political Undercurrent Reshaping Travel
UN Tourism celebrates rising global arrivals, yet overlooks a critical reality: travelers are...
MGM Sets an Example as Renewable Energy Remains a Priority for U.S. Tourism
MGM Resorts International has reached a major clean-energy milestone, powering up to 100% of its...
A New World Order in the Making: Trump’s Board of Peace and the Push to Replace the United Nations
To critics, the Board of Peace is not a diplomatic innovation but a blueprint for a new world order...
China Opens the Gates: Visa-Free Policies Fuel Inbound Tourism Surge in 2026
China entered 2026 with a surge in inbound tourism, driven by expanded visa-free policies, rising...
Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta to Retire in 2026 After 30 Years
Visit California President and CEO Caroline Beteta will retire in September 2026, ending nearly 30...
Winter Commutes Get Warmer as The Bahamas Brings “A Lifetime of Islands” to New York’s Moynihan Train Hall
Winter commuters at New York’s Moynihan Train Hall are getting a tropical preview as Bahamas...
Jamaica Intensifies Global Tourism Marketing Push in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
Jamaica has intensified its global tourism marketing push following Hurricane Melissa, with Tourism...
Bermuda to Host 2026 CTO Air Connectivity Summit
The Caribbean Tourism Organization will host the 2026 CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Bermuda on...
When Music, Tourism & Peace Speak First: The Soundtrack of Iran’s Resistance
Before slogans and crowds, resistance in Iran is heard. The Epic Symphony of Khorramshahr has...
Trump Executive Order Ends US Hopes of Rejoining UN-Tourism, Shifting Global Tourism Power
President Donald Trump’s latest executive order withdrawing the United States from dozens of UN...
Jamaica Tourist Board Launches Pedal Power Jamaica to Support Cycling Communities After Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaica Tourist Board has launched Pedal Power Jamaica, a relief initiative supporting cycling...
Global Tourism Enters a Political Storm as Power, Profit, and Values Collide
Global tourism is entering a volatile new era as leadership shifts, corporate power consolidates...
Greenland’s Sovereignty: Why Arctic Security Matters Not Only for Denmark and USA?
European leaders reaffirmed that Greenland belongs to its people, linking Arctic security...
Tourism Must Be Taken Seriously: Tokayev Outlines Kazakhstan’s Strategy for Growth
Kazakhstan is stepping up efforts to turn tourism into a major economic driver, President Kassym...
North Korea Demolishes $37M South Korean Hotel at Mount Kumgang
North Korea is demolishing a $37 million South Korean–built hotel and family reunion center at...
U.S. Border Phone Searches to Rise in 2026: What Tourists Should Know
U.S. border officials are expected to increase phone and laptop searches in 2026 as digital...
New Era at UNWTO Begins With Immediate Response to Crans-Montana Tourism Tragedy in Switzerland
A deadly New Year’s fire in Crans-Montana struck just minutes after new UN-Tourism Secretary...
Destination Reputational Resilience: A Global Primer for Tourism in the AI Era
Trust has become an economic asset, and in tourism, it determines demand, pricing, and...
Rising Together, Resilience Forever: How Jamaica, Nepal, and USA Redefined Tourism Recovery and Hope
Jamaica, Nepal, and the United States emerged as unlikely tourism resilience leaders in 2025. From...