Belarus to launch six regional tourist information centres
Belarus will establish six regional and interregional tourist information centres under a new government resolution. The measure was signed on 6 November 2026 and gives regional executive committees three months to set up the centres. The change targets regional authorities, the Minsk City Executive Committee and the National Tourism Agency.
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At a glance
- What changes
- Six regional and interregional tourist information centres will be created
- Timing
- Signed on 6 November 2026 with a three‑month implementation deadline
- Who is affected
- Regional executive committees, Minsk City Executive Committee and the National Tourism Agency
The details
- Announced by
- Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn
- Takes effect
- 6 November 2026
- Previous rule
- Earlier plans called for a tourist information centre in every regional capital and interregional branches, but no network had been formally established.
- New rule
- The government now mandates the creation of six regional and interregional tourist information centres, to be set up within three months and coordinated by the National Tourism Agency.
Decision and Authority
The resolution was signed by Prime Minister Aliaksandr Turchyn on 6 November 2026. It forms part of a broader reform of Belarusian tourism governance that began with Presidential Decree No. 329 in September 2025.
- National Tourism Agency receives additional coordination responsibilities
- Regional executive committees and the Minsk City Executive Committee gain monitoring duties
Implementation Details
Regional executive committees must establish the six centres within three months of the signing date. They must follow the updated staffing regulations issued by the government. The centres will coordinate tourism product development and promotion across their macro‑regions and encourage visitors to explore regional destinations.
- Centres will be a mix of regional and interregional facilities
- National Tourism Agency will oversee public‑service advertising related to tourism
Context and Expected Impact
The network supports domestic and inbound tourism by strengthening regional coordination. In 2025, Belarus recorded 2.2 million organised domestic trips and 579,200 organised foreign visitors. The six‑centre system aligns with the 2026–2030 national tourism programme, which aims to raise tourism’s share of GDP to 4.5 % by 2030.
The resolution also allows future expansion of visitor services such as tour‑operator assistance, guided excursions and sales of Belarusian products, although specific locations and operating structures have not yet been disclosed.
- Regional authorities now have a clear three‑month deadline
- National Tourism Agency gains a stronger oversight role
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- Travelers should note that new information centres may open after the three‑month rollout period.
- Existing bookings are unaffected; the change only adds future points of contact for tourists.
Cost and documents
- No new fees for visitors are mentioned in the resolution.
- No additional documentation is required from travellers to use the centres.
What you need to do
- Regional authorities must complete centre establishment within three months of 6 November 2026.
- The National Tourism Agency will begin coordinating centre activities once they are operational.
Who this affects
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Regional executive committees
They are tasked with establishing the six tourist information centres within three months.
What to do Must set up the centres according to the updated staffing regulations.
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Minsk City Executive Committee
It receives strengthened monitoring responsibilities for domestic and inbound tourism.
What to do Will oversee the implementation of the new network within the capital region.
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National Tourism Agency
The agency gains additional coordination duties for the new centres and public‑service advertising.
What to do Will coordinate centre activities and manage related advertising.
Frequently asked questions
When will Belarus open the new tourist information centres?
The centres are to be established within three months of the resolution signed on 6 November 2026, so they should be operational by early February 2027.
Who is responsible for setting up the new centres?
Regional executive committees are required to create the six centres, following the government’s updated staffing regulations.
Will visitors have to pay extra fees to use the new information centres?
The resolution does not introduce any new visitor fees; no additional charges are mentioned for using the centres.
What role does the National Tourism Agency play in the new network?
The agency will coordinate the activities of all centres and oversee public‑service advertising related to tourism.
Do existing travel itineraries need to be changed because of this announcement?
No changes to existing bookings are required; the centres will simply provide additional information services once they open.
