Tunisia's Tourism

Tunis, June 30, 2009- During a press conference in Tunis on Monday, Mr Taleb Rifai the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) said that in these times of crisis Mediterranean, Arab and African destinations can be successful in 2009 if they open up their skies by adhering to the "Open Sky" ...

Tunis, June 29, 2009- The 15 th edition of Mahdia’s sea festival will take place from July 17 to 26, 2009. On the agenda, cultural, sports and environmental activities, as well as conferences, roundtables and a “tourism day”.
The former Fatimid capital, once a spiritual and cultural capital and now better known as ...

Tunis, June 29, 2009- A cabinet meeting chaired by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on Monday decided to complete the implementation of the “Open Sky“agreement by 2010. Tunisia signed the agreement in November 2008, along with 6 other Mediterranean countries, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Egypt, and Jordan.
The measure will contribute to ...

From Breaking Travel News, June 22, 2009- The wonderful world of Tunisia has become more accessible to potential travellers with the launch of a new website www.cometotunisia.co.uk, by the Tunisian National Board.
Featuring fully interactive ‘Google Maps’ and the option to build a personalised holiday itinerary, visitors can mix sun, sea, spa and adventure ...

Tunis, June 12, 2009- The “Costa Pacifica”, last born of the Italian cruise line company “Costa Crociere”, docked for the first time in Tunisia on Thursday at the harbour of la Goulette. An impressive ship by any standards, the Costa Pacifica attracted a curious crowd of onlookers who had seldom seen such a ...

Tunis, June 10, 2009- Home to a unique date palm coastal oasis, the southern city of Gabes located some 450 km from the capital, will soon have its own tourist resort. The new tourist station will cover an area of 325 hectares stretching around the Gulf of Gabes and its pristine beaches....

Tunis, May 22, 2009- After the announcement of the building of the world’s largest spa centre, the city of Monastir is set to become the world capital for thalasso therapy.
The spa which will cover some 5000 square meters will confirm the country’s position as one of the world’s leading destination for ...