Fast-forward a year, and Tunisia is proving, as On The Beach put it, “an incredibly popular destination”. Thomas Cook has already expanded its programme. Now, Tui, which admitted to TTG back in October it was “keeping an eye” on its rival’s programme, has also announced its return to the North African country. With just four weekly flights it is a small step for the travel giant. But it is significant – most of the 38 holidaymakers killed in the Sousse terror attack were Tui customers, 33 in total. The operator’s decision to return to Tunisia is a show of faith in the country’s safety.
Leader: Tui's return to Tunisia shows faith in its safety
Destinations
Sophie Griffiths
10 January 2018
Twelve months ago a beach break in Tunisia or Sharm el Sheikh seemed a distant dream. The industry was gearing up for another year of pressure on the western Med as the popular North African hotspots remained off limits.
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