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Tourism King Khalid International Airport closed after missile attack, events postponed King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has been closed following a missile attack on October 10, halting all flights and forcing the postponement or cancellation of major international events scheduled for later this year. 26 October 2026 · 3 min read · Tourism Review

Tourism 26 October 2026 English

Mainland Tanzania introduces mandatory travel insurance for foreign visitors

Mainland Tanzania now requires inbound foreign visitors to hold a health insurance policy from the National Insurance Corporation. The rule is in force as of the latest October 2026 report and applies to all non‑resident travelers entering the country.

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Tourism 25 October 2026 English

El Salvador aims for 4.2 million international tourists by end‑2026

El Salvador announced a goal of attracting 4.2 million international tourists by the end of 2026, an increase of 100,000 over the prior year. The target was disclosed in October 2026 and applies to all inbound visitors.

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Tourism 14 October 2026 English

International Tourism Investment Forum 2027 closes registrations

New registrations for the International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) 2027 are now closed, with the final registration deadline set for 12 January 2027. The change applies to all prospective participants seeking to attend the face‑to‑face public event hosted by Bahrain.

UN Tourism 3 min read