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Saudi Tourism Ministry Proposes Mandatory Staffing Ratios Up to 3 Employees per Hotel Room
Draft rules would set minimum staffing levels for hospitality facilities based on room count and classification.
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Greece Bans Outdoor Work 1pm–5pm as Temperatures Exceed 40°C
Greek authorities have ordered a halt to outdoor labour during the hottest four hours of the day as a heatwave pushes temperatures past 40°C, affecting construction and tourism-related activities.
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US Tourism to Turkey Hits Record 1.2M Visitors in First Nine Months of 2025
American arrivals rose 9.63% year-on-year, contributing to Turkey's US$50 billion tourism revenue, as a Times Square billboard campaign continues through October 2026.
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Montenegro to Impose Visa Requirements on Russia, Belarus, China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey from November 2026
The Balkan nation will end visa-free access for citizens of five countries, including Turkey, starting November 2026, in a policy shift that will impact tourism flows.
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Greece’s Tourist Accommodation Arrivals Hit Record 38.2 Million in 2025, ELSTAT Reports
Final data from the Hellenic Statistical Authority show a 2.8% increase in arrivals and 2.2% rise in overnight stays, driven by international demand and led by the South Aegean and Crete.
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Egypt to Pilot Digital Visa-on-Arrival at Cairo Airport from August 1
The QR-code-based system replaces paper stickers, with a nationwide rollout planned after the Cairo trial.
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Oil Prices Jump as Saudi Tankers Turn Back in Red Sea Amid Houthi Threat
Saudi oil tankers reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi attacks, sending crude prices higher and raising concerns for global shipping lanes.
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Saudi Arabia shifts tourism strategy to mid-market after luxury push, minister said in Nov 2025
Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb told Reuters the kingdom plans mid-range hotels, a GCC Schengen-style visa by 2026-27, and 30 million pilgrims by 2030.
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Albania Suspends Construction in Tourist Areas from July 23 to Protect Summer Season
Lawmaker Taulant Balla announces immediate halt to building works and a ban on barriers restricting beach access as peak tourism begins.
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Bulgaria, Turkey Discuss Visa Easing to Boost Bilateral Tourist Flows
Minister Ilin Dimitrov said specific solutions are being worked on to facilitate visa issuance for Turkish tourists, as bilateral visitor numbers continue to rise.
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Albania Promotes 83 Strategic Tourism Projects as Porto Romano Port Tender Collapses
A portfolio of 83 strategic projects focused on tourism and infrastructure is being promoted by Albania, while the €393m Porto Romano commercial port tender was cancelled after the sole bidder withdre
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Egypt to Launch Upgraded Digital Visa System; 118 Nationalities Eligible for Visa on Arrival
Egypt will roll out a new digital visa platform, expanding visa-on-arrival access to 118 nationalities to streamline entry for tourists.