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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.
New Trump Resort Maldives Blends Luxury, Crypto, and Controversy in Tourism Investments
The Trump International Hotel Maldives blends ultra-luxury tourism with tokenized investment and...
Tanzania Sets 8 Million Tourist Target as Dr Kijaji Assumes Tourism Ministry
Tanzaniaโs President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed Dr Ashatu Kijaji as Minister for Natural...
IATA Concerned about EU261 Consumer Rights Legislation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its strong concern that proposed...
TOURISE Summit 2025 in Saudi Arabia: Bolder, Different and Much Better
Money was definitely not the issue when TOURISE, together with the Ministry of Tourism in Saudi...
Qatar Airways Expands Network in Saudi Arabia with New Route to Hail
With Air Riyadh getting ready to launch and Riyadh building the largest airline in the world Qatar...
Antigua & Barbuda Minister Fernandez Delegation to the UN-Tourism Assembly
The Hon. H. Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment...
Antigua and Barbuda and UAE Strengthen Tourism and Economic Cooperation
On the sidelines of the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, the Hon. H. Charles Fernandez, Minister...
Hanam City Pilots AI Crackdown System to Curb Illegal Motorcycles in Parks
Hanam City, led by Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae, has launched a pilot operation of an AI-based illegal...
Historic Shift at UNWTOโs 26th General Assembly in Riyadh Marks New Era for Global Tourism and Sustainability
The 26th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), hosted in...
Francesco Frangialli: No one will regret the departure of Zurab Pololikashvili from UNWTO
Francesco Frangialli served as Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
A Life And Death Situation for the New UN-Tourism Secretary General Shaikha Al Nowais
Not only is the global public sector in the Tourism sector ready for a new era in tourism...
UN-Tourism Confirmed A New Secretary General: Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais from The UAE
In a decision made by acclamation and without a formal vote, Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais of the United...
The Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the UN-Tourism Organization General Assembly
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation...
Patrick Torrent Elected President of UN Tourism Affiliate Members Board in Riyadh
Within the framework of the 26th General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization, held this...
Uninvited! Power, Politics, and Exclusion Cloud UNWTOโs 26th General Assembly in Riyadh
On the eve of the UN World Tourism Organizationโs 26th General Assembly in Riyadh, controversy...
New Seychelles Minister for Tourism Lands in Saudi Arabia for UN Tourism General Assembly
The newly appointed Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Mrs. Amanda Bernstein,ย is leadingย the...
Hawaii Proactive to Inform About Airline Cancellations Due to U.S. Government Shutdown
State Tourism officials in the Democratic Government of the Aloha State of Hawaii became proactive...
Media Banned When the UN-Tourism General Assembly Opens in Riyadh
The 26th session of the UN Tourism General Assembly opened today in Riyadh, marking a historic...
Canadian TV Production Team Films Docuseries in Antigua and Barbuda
Global Heroes Productions, a Canadian television production company, with the support of the...
Amanda Bernstein takes the helm ofย Seychellesโs Tourism and Culture Ministry
Mrs. Nicola Amanda J. Bernstein has been appointed as the 15th Minister for Tourism,ย becoming the...
Washington Shutdown Sends U.S. Travel Industry Into Turbulence
The United States is flying into political headwinds โ and this time, the turbulence isnโt...
Hurricane Melissa Current Status for Jamaica and Cuba: Travel and Tourism Restrictions
Travel and Tourism Restrictions are in place for Jamaica and Cuba. While Hurricane Melissa passed...
The United States Put Caribbean Nations on High Alert
Most Caribbean nations rely on income from the travel and tourism industry, with the United States...
Thai Tourism Mourns Queen Sirikit, The Mother of Thailand, and King Vajiralongkorn
In Memorium: HM the Queen Mother and a flashback to 1988-1989 Arts & Crafts Year from the eye...
Dr. Walter Mzembiโs Imprisonment Exposes Zimbabweโs Political and Diplomatic Power Games and UN-Tourism
Dr. Walter Mzembi, Zimbabweโs former Minister of Tourism and Foreign Affairs โ once one of Africaโs...
Erik Hansen Takes The Most Challenging Job for the U.S. Travel Association, Dealing With Trump Slump
With President Donald Trump in Charge, the US Travel Association has to be on a balancing act to...
UN Tourism Sec Gen Elect Shaikah Al Nowais Asked for Respect at the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels
At the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Brussels, the Global Tourism Forum annual meeting opened...
Shaikha Al Nowais UN-Tourism Secretary-General Elect to Attend UNCTAD16 in Geneva
The 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16) opens today in Geneva under...
WTM London 2025 Ministerial Summit – but the Question is?
WTM London to convene largest number of global leaders at this yearโs Ministersโ Summit.
UNWTO’s Plot In Progress For Zurab Pololikashvili To Remain Secretary General
Will the UN-Tourism Secretary General elect Shaikha Al Nowais be the next UN-Tourism Secretary...
Seychelles Strengthens Trade Links with Singapore through Destination Workshop
Tourism Seychellesย hosted the Seychelles Destination Workshop at the Four Seasons Hotel Singapore...
Seychelles Tourism Department and UNECA Advance Work on Seychelles Cruise Tourism Strategy
The development of Seychellesโ first dedicated Cruise Tourism Strategy has officially begun...
Statement to the Jamaica Parliament by Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett
Statement to Parliament by the Minister of TourismTuesday, October 14, 2025, Hon. Edmund Bartlett...
Minister Radegonde Meets Newly Appointed Members of the Seychelles Tourism Academy Governing Board
The Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde, met with the...
UN Tourism Secretary General Elect Shaikha Al Nowais on The Hot Seat with WTTC Gloria Guevara
Gloria Guevara, the Interim CEO of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) had the opportunity...
Jamaica Sets Bold New Visitor Targets As Tourism Minister Bartlett Went on Marketing Blitz
Jamaicaโs Minister of Tourism,ย Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has completed the first phase of a Global...
750,000 Canadian Travelers Will Choose Jamaica
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Honourable Edmund Bartlett, has set bold new targets for the Canadian...
US Travel Economy Lost $1 Billion in Just One Week – and Counting
It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an...
Gold In Thailand and Tourism Is a Tourism Export Paradox in 2025
Thailandโs currency has reached a five-year high in 2025, driven by a significant surge in gold...