Mexico Senate Backs Hotel Checks on Minors
Mexico's Senate voted unanimously on 7 October to make hotels and tour firms check an adult's link to any child....
October 7, 2026Topic
Tourism
Rio Startup Montage Plans App for Licensed Tour Guides
Montage, a Rio-born startup, says it will launch an app on 1 December 2026 to book Cadastur-licensed private tour guides...
October 4, 2026
Tanzania Plans US$25 Million Hotel at SGR Rail Station
Tanzania's state railway and a workers' fund plan a US$25 million four-star hotel at a Morogoro station, betting on 2,800...
October 4, 2026
Zanzibar Collects US$135 Million, Beating Its Target
Zanzibar's revenue authority collected about US$135 million in July–September 2026, narrowly above target and 28.81% more than a year earlier.
October 2, 2026
Uganda Confirms No Yellow Fever Card for Entry
Uganda's immigration directorate confirmed on 2 October 2026 that entry no longer needs a yellow fever card. Check what airlines...
October 2, 2026
Saint Lucia Explained 2026
Saint Lucia explained: a volcanic Caribbean island of 99,528 employed people in Q2 2026, with tourism-led growth and a 10.1%...
October 2, 2026
Cape Town Moves to Charge Airbnb Hosts Hotel Rates
Cape Town wants Airbnb hosts letting homes over 183 nights a year to pay commercial rates, up to three times...
October 2, 2026
Mauritius Explained 2026 – Finance, Tourism and Chagos
Mauritius explained for investors and expats: who governs, how tourism and the offshore financial centre work, and why the Chagos...
October 1, 2026
Kenya Leads Boat Operator Training Push for 9 Nations
Nine African states could share one boat operator training standard after Mombasa talks validated a Kenya-written course for ferry and...
October 1, 2026