A Minister of Tourism is a government cabinet member responsible for shaping and overseeing a country’s tourism policy, strategy, and international positioning. The role connects travel, culture, economy, diplomacy, and often sustainability.
List of a few countries:
Bahrain is Fatima Jaafar Al Sairafi is the Minister of Tourism in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Belgium has no single national tourism minister. Tourism is handled regionally:
German-speaking Community: Isabelle Weykmans – Minister responsible for Tourism
Wallonia: Valérie Lescrenier – Walloon Minister of Tourism
Flanders: Melissa Depraetere – Flemish Minister responsible for Tourism
Brussels-Capital Region: Rudi Vervoort – Minister-President (tourism included)