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Tunisia shifts tourism focus in fight to guard against overtourism

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Sophie Griffiths
5 November 2024

Tunisia is shifting its focus towards “alternative tourism” as the country seeks to pre-empt overtourism concerns.

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The north African destination expects to welcome around 10 million tourists by the end of 2024 – including nearly 300,000 Brits – and still has capacity to grow visitor numbers.

However, with a target of 15% growth during 2025, it is already on a mission to disperse tourists more widely around the country to showcase other, less-touristed areas

“Our key message is alternative tourism – we want people to enjoy experiences all over the country,” Helmi Hassine, general director of the National Tunisian Tourism Office told TTG at WTM London.