UK tourists return to Tunisia
Figures released by Tunisia’s tourism chiefs show British holidaymakers are returning to the country following its well-publicised Jasmine Revolution last year, but arrivals are still well down on 2010.
Last month, 31,095 British visitors arrived in Tunisia, 34% more than May 2011 but 14% fewer than the record-breaking arrivals seen the previous May.
Visitor numbers for 2012 to date are up 56.5% than for the same period of 2011. In the same period, the number of Irish holidaymakers has jumped by 83%.
"The UK has proved to be one of our most resilient markets and I’m delighted to see visitors returning to Tunisia in such numbers," said UK & Ireland director for the Tunisian National Tourist Office Wahida Jaiet.
"Now is a great time to visit Tunisia as the country enjoys a new-found freedom and optimism. From high-end luxury hotels and thalassotherapy centres to great value family resorts and fantastic cultural attractions, there is plenty to bring visitors back to Tunisia again and again."
By Linsey McNeill
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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