The 8th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting held during the ITB Berlin Travel Trade Show, focused on...
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.
Cape Town pulls together to cut water consumption and beat ‘Day Zero’
According to the City of Cape Town’s modelling, “Day Zero” – the projected date when the city would...
Iceland invites the world to share in their joy ahead of World Cup debut
With 100 days until their first ever World Cup match on 16 June, Iceland has kicked off the...
What UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili told German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the ITB Opening event
UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili last night spoke at the opening of the ITB in Berlin...
Martinique reports record tourist arrivals
In the course of a press conference held in at the Habitation Apolline in Martinique on Monday...
India’s Civil Aviation Minister to inaugurate Wings India 2018
FICCI jointly with Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airport Authority of India is organizing ‘WINGS...
Tourism industry protesting in Seychelles against Indian military installation
The proposed military base on the island of Assumption in Seychelles by India continues to generate...
Economists evaluate effects of Brexit vote on UK tourism
Tourism has largely benefited from the Brexit vote with the drop in the value of the pound...
Lualaba to become a tourism destination in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Africa has it all, but too often its key USPs which are so important for a potential tourism...
Italian travel agents’ plan after the new government is formed
Concertation, consultation, clear and equal rules for all, and streamlined administration. These...
28 killed in terrorist attack on French embassy in Burkina Faso’s capital
At least 28 people have been killed in a terrorist attack near the French embassy in Burkina Faso’s...
Boeing names new Vice President of Government Operations
The Boeing Company today announced that it has named Tim Keating as executive vice president of...
Add value to packages, Indian travel agents told
Indian travel agents and tour operators should look at value addition and prepare more itinenaries...
San Marino joins Europe-China Light Bridge initiative
As part of the Europe-China Tourism Year, the Republic of San Marino has joined the initiative of...
ITB Berlin: UNWTO says no, ICTP says yes on child protection through tourism
Sexual exploitation of children through tourism, human trafficking of children because of tourism...
Four OTAs defeat 13 Illinois municipalities in lawsuit seeking payment of hotel taxes
In this week’s article, we examine the case of Village of Bedford Park v. Expedia, Inc., Nos. 16...
Regattas offer economic stimulus for Caribbean islands impacted by 2017 hurricanes
Regatta season in the Caribbean is approaching, and this year’s sailing races will provide much...
Abu Dhabi Tourism launches Abu Dhabi Culture digital initiative
As part of UAE Innovation Month, The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)...
Sex training for Thai Girls: A tourism occupation under attack
A training workshop for commercial Sex technics for commercial sex workers in Pattaya resulted in...
First U.S. based travel company to open offices in Cuba
Cuba Travel Services, a charter and tour operator serving the destination with offices in...
Aruba announces new Minister of Tourism, Public Health, and Sports
Danguillaume P. Oduber has been appointed as the new Minister of Tourism, Public Health, and Sports...
Tourisme Montréal signs memorandum of understanding with its Mexican counterpart
Tourisme Montréal and the Mexico Tourism Board have just signed a memorandum of understanding. This...
Estonia reports surge in UK visitor numbers
Visit Estonia reports a surge in UK visitor numbers to the destination in 2017, with the number of...
Raped by tourists: Children in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
Tourists rape children in Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the...
Firearms on airplanes? Read the petition
Passengers cannot bring a gun or ammunition in carry-on luggage unless the passenger is law...
Saudi Arabia Ready to Become a Global Entertainment Hub
Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will host an unprecedented number of...
What a mess Amazing Thailand Tourism really is
Amazing Thailand is the slogan for the lands of the smile travel and tourism promotions. Tourism is...
‘Goodwill gesture’: Macedonia removes Alexander the Great from airport’s name
Macedonian government decided to rename the country’s main airport which carried the name of...
Saudi meetings industry rises towards global leadership
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enjoys an eminent position among the nations of the world. Not only is...
European Travel Commission: Sound growth prospects for Chinese tourism to Europe
Positive indicators mirror outbound travel growth forecasts around the celebration of the Chinese...
Marcelo Risi appointed at UNWTO: Senior Media Officer of Communications & Publications
Marcelo Risi is the new Senior Media Officer of Communications & Publications for the United...
Illinois invites tourists to join its year-long Bicentennial Celebration
The US state of Illinois turns 200 years old in 2018 and is marking the occasion with a year-long...
IATA urges common principles to help aviation continue to deliver its benefits
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the US government and industry...
“Ke Au Hawaii: the Year of the Hawaiian” honors the history, traditions, language and culture of Hawaiian people
On February 16, Governor Ige declared 2018 as “Ke Au Hawaii: the Year of the Hawaiian” in honor of...
Saint Lucia tourism arrivals register record breaking increase for 2017
The 2017 tourism performance saw Saint Lucia breaking all records with total visitor arrivals...
Trouble in tourism paradise: Maldives to extend state of emergency by 30 days
The Maldives’ parliament on Tuesday approved the extension of the state of emergency by 30 days...
Best year ever for Canadian tourism!
Canada welcomed a record breaking 20.8 million tourists in 2017, the highest ever in Canadian...
Olympics 1988 and 2018: South Korean tourists wanted in 162 countries
In 1988 in recognition of the Summer Olympics in the Republic of Korea, known as South Korea...
Lord Paul Deighton Chairman, London Heathrow Airport letter to the editor
Lord Paul Deighton, Chairman, London Heathrow Airport wrote this letter to our editor on expansion:...
Students for Europe – Europe for students?
On 22 February, the ‘Eyes On Europe’ student association will organize an afternoon...