In an effort to better measure tourism growth and development in Africa, UNWTO signed a Cooperation...
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.
Airlines Reporting Corporation and British Airways successfully test enhanced settlement
Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) is pleased to announce the successful testing and...
First Hyperloop Route in India: Pune to Mumbai 25 minutes travel time
Virgin Hyperloop One today announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a...
New law proposed on Turkish press freedom – really?
The Turkish government has proposed a bill to allow the country’s media authority to regulate all...
Belize Tourism Board raises $59,934 for CTO Relief Fund
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with tourism industry stakeholders, raised U.S...
Tourists love the Caribbean: New visitor arrival benchmark set despite devastating storms
The catastrophic hurricanes that devastated some Caribbean destination last September slowed down...
UNWTO remains silent. Uruguay and ECPAT take leadership on child protection in tourism
It remains all quiet at the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid. So quiet, that...
Listeria: Deadly health crisis in South Africa tourists may not be aware of
Traveling to South Africa? There is a deadly health danger tourists should be aware of. The...
U.S. citizen international travel increased 13 percent in November 2017
U.S. travel to all international regions totaled 6.5 million in November, up 13 percent. U.S...
“Free To Fly Act” by Virginia Congressman Brat endorsed by ICTP: Opening foreign airline investments
The Hawaii based International Coalition of Tourism Partners endorsed the “Free to Fly...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Non-US citizen air travel to US up 4%
International travel and trade continued to grow in FY2017 as U.S. Customs and Border Protection...
European Tourism 2017: Fantastic Results
BRUSSELS, February 13, 2018 — Europe welcomed 671 million international tourist arrivals in...
US consumer watchdog: Self-driving cars cannot drive themselves
Autonomous Vehicles are not safe to be deployed on public roads Consumer Watchdog told the U.S...
Loved In Mexico and not considered scum: Indian tourists
Many Indian Tourists are not liked in their own country, but there is good news for every Indian...
Indian tourists are scum
Goa’s tourism minister Vijai Sadesal thinks “Indian tourists visiting Goa are...
Comoros welcomes the Clinton Foundation & the Mauritius Minister of Tourism
Comoros Vice President Djaffar Ahmed Said Hassni, who also has the responsibility for tourism, has...
Breaking in Korea: Tourism, Sports and Peace take over the Pyeongchang Olympics
What has happened on Saturday in Pyeongchang may be seen in future history books. What happened...
Tahiti Tourism meeting: Minister of Tourism for French Polynesia, Nicole Bouteau attended
The Minister of Tourism for French Polynesia, Nicole Bouteau, attended Wednesday afternoon at the...
American Samoa Visitors Bureau has a new location
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau has moved to its new location in the Fagatogo Square Building in...
Ministers are finalizing: Flights between Papua New Guinea and Kiribati
The Kiribati Transport Ministerial is currently negotiating direct flights between Papua New Guinea...
How Cooks Island tourism leaders respect community needs
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation says it is mindful of the pressure increasing tourist numbers...
Tahiti Tourism minister wants to take advantage of the European Fund development
French Polynesian Minister of Tourism, Nicole Bouteau, met on Tuesday, the steering committee of...
Sustainability Data Collection Training In Samoa
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) rolled out data collection training for 15 hotels...
Former Zimbabwe minister Mzembi files 10 Million Dollar law suit against Corruption Commission
Dr. Walter Mzembis is one of the most known respected and talked about celebrities in world tourism...
Israel grants access to Air India
Israel is granting access to to Air India, following the Indian national carrier’s decision to...
Hawaii Department of Business and Tourism: Hawaii economy to improve in 2018
Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) released its first quarter...
ETOA: Brexit damaging inbound travel industry
This morning, Tom Jenkins, CEO, ETOA, the European tourism association gave evidence to EU Internal...
Can South Korea sustain surge in tourism from 2018 Winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics and the Olympic Games are two of the world’s biggest sporting events and...
Government of Andhra Pradesh and Emirates Airlines sign MOU
Andhra Pradesh in India is a state bordering India’s southeastern coast. Major cultural landmarks...
Child rape by tourists: UNWTO’s surprise at ITB Berlin may not be without victims
The activities of the World Tourism Network on Child Protection are co-ordinated by the United...
Democrats and Republicans love tourism and push cultural heritage tourism
Finally, something both US political parties can agree on – the benefits of boosting America’s...
IATA to launch Global Safety Predictive Analytics Research Center in Singapore
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore...
Transforming the Hotel Industry and Its Implications for Small and Medium Hotels
The example is Mauritius, but this scenario is true for numerous regions. With an average occupancy...
Earthquake traps 30 people in collapsed Hualien hotel
A hotel in Hualien has collapsed following the 6.4-magnitude earthquake has struck the east coast...
Maldives Ministry of Tourism: State of Emergency does not affect tourism
Maldives Ministry of Tourism issued a statement, which highlights that all tourism related...
Indonesia.travel: LGBT visitors in Indonesia may soon face prison time and caning
Indonesia’s travel and tourism industry wants visitors that are straight, married, and are...
UK-India economic ties set to grow post-Brexit
More than a hundred business leaders, parliamentarians, government representatives, and other...
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport named TSA Innovation Site airport
Project seeks to drive improvements in overall transportation security effectiveness and efficiency.
Department of Culture and Tourism celebrates UAE Innovation Month
The annual showcase will not only celebrate the latest in initiatives in the UAE, but will also aim...
India Tourism not happy with budget
India Tourism not happy with budget