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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.
Japan to Triple Departure Tax for All Overseas Travelers
As global travel surges, popular travel destinations such as Japan are moving to cash in. New...
A Door Opens at UN-Tourism: Why Gustavo Santos’ Exit Matters More Than a Resignation
Gustavo Santos’ resignation signals more than a personnel change at UN-Tourism. It marks a chance...
Japan Begins Fining Tourists as Overtourism Pushes National Policy Shift
Japan’s Hakuba ski resort will fine tourists for disruptive behaviour from July 2026 as visitor...
Jamaica Tourism Surges Back After Hurricane Melissa with 70,000 Winter Arrivals
Jamaica’s winter tourism season has opened strongly, welcoming over 70,000 visitors in its first...
Bahamas to Reassess Boating Fees and Entry Rules After Prime Minister–Level Review
The Bahamas has launched a review of new boating fees and entry rules after concerns reached Prime...
Spain Consolidates Global Tourism Power as Madrid Anchors UN Tourism with Catalonia, the Basque Country and WTTC
Spain will seek associate membership in UN Tourism for Catalonia and the Basque Country, citing...
No Changes for U.S. Travelers Heading to Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has reassured U.S. travelers and the travel industry that recent reports about...
Is Tourism Slowing in Thailand Due to a Strong Thai Baht?
Thailand’s strengthening baht is back in the spotlight as the peak travel season gathers pace...
Why a U.S. Travel Ban Punishes Innocent Travelers—and Hurt Tourism: WTN Calls for Action
U.S. travel bans are once again reshaping global mobility—punishing innocent travelers, disrupting...
ISIS Is Weaker—but Travel Destinations Remain Prime Terror Target
After the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack, global tourism leaders are reassessing the evolving...
Jamaica Tourism Reopens with 70% of Hotels and Attractions Restored
Jamaica has officially reopened its tourism sector with 70% of assets restored after Hurricane...
U.S. Travel Breaks Silence Over Proposed U.S. Entry Privacy Rules for Visa-Free Travelers
U.S. Travel has issued an unusual, unsigned warning that newly proposed U.S. entry rules allowing...
Privacy Shock: How New U.S. Visa Waiver Rules Could Cost America Tens of Billions in Lost Tourism
The United States risks billions in lost tourism as proposed Visa Waiver entry rules demand years...
Inside Iran’s Tourism Industry: Women, Resilience, and Hospitality Against the Odds
Behind Iran’s ancient sites and legendary hospitality, women are holding together a tourism...
Donald Trump and Immigration: The Hidden Story Behind His New U.S. Anti-Immigrant Policies
President Donald Trump built an anti-immigrant empire on the very visas, green cards, and...
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Launches Strategic Engagement Mission in Canada as Winter Preparations Intensify
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett and Director of Tourism Donovan White are in Toronto for a two-day...
La Digue Shines as Seychelles Tourism Minister Joins Community for Christmas Rendezvous Diguois
Minister for Tourism and Culture Amanda Bernstein made her first official visit to La Digue on 6...
Trump’s Dubai Tower Raises Fears U.S. Foreign Policy Is ‘Pay-to-Play’
Construction of Trump International Hotel & Tower Dubai advances as Dar Global appoints Edrafor...
Bartlett Appointed Chair of New CTO Supply-Side Committee as Jamaica Leads Post-Melissa Recovery
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has been appointed Chair of a new high-level...
TTSSP: Tanzania Tourism Protection Model Other African Destinations Should Follow
Tanzania is setting a new standard for tourism safety in Africa through its TTSSP agency, which...
Sandals and Beaches Lead a Tourism Comeback for Jamaica, as Minister Bartlett Has A Christmas Wish For Visitors
Jamaica welcomes the world back with renewed spirit as Sandals spearheads the island’s tourism...
A Heartfelt Call From Jamaica’s Tourism Minister to the World for a Resilient Future
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has urged Caribbean and World leaders to create a...
COP30: The Longest Nature Trail is in Brazil
Brazil is reshaping its global tourism profile with two major initiatives: a new digital platform...
Tourism Top Producers From Around The Globe Gather in Antigua and Barbuda for Black Pineapple Award
Antigua and Barbuda’s top-producing travel advisors will be honoured and celebrated during the 2025...
From Airports to Resorts, Tourism Rallies Around Accessibility in New Global Effort
UN Tourism and Germany have launched new accessibility guidelines urging travel businesses to...
No Water, No Lodging: Why Grand Canyon Hotels Are Closed
A series of major breaks in the Grand Canyon’s aging Transcanyon Waterline has forced the shutdown...
Visit Greece Reports Record Tourism Year, but Visitor Spending Drops in 2025”
Greece surpassed €20 billion in tourism revenue in 2025, driven by rising visitor numbers despite...
Planning a Trip to Jamaica? Negril, Jamaica on Track to Fully Reopen on December 15
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett of Jamaica announced that Negril will officially reopen on...
Is Tanzania Safe for Tourists? Tourism Leaders, Visitors and Journalists Say Yes
Some western nations have issued travel advisories for Tanzania following recent unrest and human...
Global Tourism Surpasses 1.1 Billion Arrivals as 2025 Demand Strengthens
International tourism surpassed 1.1 billion arrivals in the first nine months of 2025, driven by...
American Tourists Come First In US National Parks
The U.S. National Park Service will sharply increase fees for foreign visitors under a new “America...
Minister Bartlett Pays Tribute to Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff Following His Passing
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett mourns the passing of reggae legend Jimmy Cliff...
Lesotho Secures Major Tourism Deal With African Tourism Board
Lesotho and the African Tourism Board have signed a landmark MoU to elevate the “Kingdom in the...
K-Star World Takes Off: Hanam City Moves Forward with Landmark K-Culture Complex
Hanam City signed a business agreement with the Korea Broadcasting and Popular Arts Association to...
Thailand Urged to Rethink Tourism Strategy, Establish Independent Board to Stay Competitive in Asia
Thailand should pursue a more ambitious, product-driven tourism strategy and create an independent...
UN-Tourism Chief Shaikha Al Nowais Backs UAE’s $6bn Tourism Investment in Africa
The UAE has announced a $6 billion investment to accelerate Africa’s fast-growing tourism sector...
Trump Administration Resets FAA Safety Panel as Airline Passenger Advocates Sound Alarm
The Trump administration’s overhaul of the FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee has...
Brand USA Revived by US Congress as U.S. Travel Industry Navigates Political Tensions
The VISIT USA Act would restore funding to Brand USA as the nation works to rebuild its global...
Uganda Tourism Board Shake-Up: What To Expect from the New CEO Juliana Kagwa?
Juliana Kagwa’s appointment as CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board signals a strategic shift toward...