Tunisia’s tourism sector has collapsed, with losses exceeding 60 percent. The reports indicate many hotels at risk of closing permanently.
North Africa
IATA Calls on Tunisia Government for Direct COVID-19 Assistance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the Government of Tunisia to provide financial relief.
African Tourism Board Requests European Union Post-Pandemic Help
African Tourism Board (ATB) Task Force members and tourism experts are seeking European Union support for Africa’s tourism recovery.
European Commission Turns Cold Shoulder to More Exlusionism
Last week the European Commission turned a cold shoulder to ideas of permanently banning certain EU nationals entry, and the subsequent negative impact certain rules might have on overall tourism. A Commission spokesman reportedly accused ministers of misrepresenting figures showing immigration problems.