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What changed for travellers this week: visa rules, entry requirements, fees and travel policy, in plain English.
The 2nd UN Tourism Conference on Tourism for Rural Development will be held on 10 December 2026 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, followed by the Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2026 Ceremony and the 4th Annual Meeting of the Best Tourism Villages Network on 11 December 2026. The events target stakeholders interested in rural tourism, community development and partnership building.
UN Tourism 3 min read
Airbnb will enforce a new house rules policy on November 20, standardising all rules in a single location on each listing and stopping hosts from adding extra demands via messages or signs. The change targets both guests and hosts using the platform.
Tourism Review 3 min read
International tourist arrivals to Peru dropped 0.9% in the first nine months of 2026, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. The decline affects visitors from Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia, while the United States saw a modest rise.
Tourism Review 3 min read
Turkish hotels, guesthouses and restaurants will prioritize profitability rather than visitor volume for the 2027 planning period. The shift, outlined by industry leaders, takes effect as the sector confronts inflation near 30% and rising operating costs, impacting operators across the country.
Tourism Review 3 min read
A sharp rise in domestic travel among Germans is evident in 2026, with hotel, guesthouse and campsite nights up 4.8% in July compared with 2025. The trend takes effect immediately and mainly affects German holidaymakers, travel agencies and regional tourism operators as high overseas costs and security worries reshape travel choices.
Tourism Review 4 min read
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.
Tourism Review 3 min read
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.
Tourism Review 3 min read
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.
Tourism Review 3 min read
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
