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."
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I have just been looking for a holiday to Tunisia for next week due to this dreadful weather but the prices are quite high.
Maybe some of the flights have been taken off as the hotels are not full.
Maybe some of the flights have been taken off as the hotels are not full.
The reason UK tourists have returned in greater numbers than those from other countries is that we are a resiliant people and don't get intimidated by the odd revolution, particularly one which took place over a year ago.
Flight prices are awful Jay Trip, particularly with Thomas Cook and Thomsons. I've been checking for October and from Stansted to Enfidha is around £250, plus luggage. Luckilly I'm in the south so can fly BA from Gatwick to Tunis which works out considerably cheaper. A lot of fights seem to have been stopped, which makes a mockery of TC and Thomsons saying they want to support Tunisia. That said, despite the hotels not being full, and many of them being 'temporarily' closed, prices for accommodation also seem to have spiralled upwards recently.
Flight prices are awful Jay Trip, particularly with Thomas Cook and Thomsons. I've been checking for October and from Stansted to Enfidha is around £250, plus luggage. Luckilly I'm in the south so can fly BA from Gatwick to Tunis which works out considerably cheaper. A lot of fights seem to have been stopped, which makes a mockery of TC and Thomsons saying they want to support Tunisia. That said, despite the hotels not being full, and many of them being 'temporarily' closed, prices for accommodation also seem to have spiralled upwards recently.
Hi ,I am sick of this awful weather and although I have just returned from Turkey I asked OH if I should look for a late deal.
The prices for Tunisia are twice the price of holidays to Turkey which may be too hot for us now.
Its a shame really as they desperately need the tourists to return.
The prices for Tunisia are twice the price of holidays to Turkey which may be too hot for us now.
Its a shame really as they desperately need the tourists to return.
As you know Jean I've been a regular visitor to Tunisia for years and have obviously seen prices rise in that time, but nothing like as much as they have recently. If I were a cynic I might think the tour operators were hoping to discourage visitors so they could pull out. Of course this will be hard for those of us who think of it as our second home, but it will have a disastrous effect on the country. One of the advantages of Tunisia was that not only was it a short flight from the UK but it was relatively cheap. meaning people were prepared to try it out for a short break (and perhaps keep going back and recommend it to their friends). There are plenty of other places to visit, with perhaps more general appeal, so whilst we regular visitors will no doubt struggle on others will undoubtedly look elsewhere 
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