Tunisia: at last, a silver lining after change of travel avisory

There was a 19% uplift in interest in Tunisia on review site Tripadvisor in the four days after the Foreign Office changed its advice about travel to the country. The FCO lifted its warning against all but essential travel to the destination last Friday.

Tripadvisor says that the rise in interest is compared to the four days before that Friday.

 

Spokeswoman Emma O’Boyle said: “This will come as welcome news to the Tunisian hospitality industry following a turbulent few months. Some tour operators, who have cancelled package holidays to Tunisia, are said to be reconsidering their stance with some flights expected to resume in early March.

 

“It is always important to check with the Foreign Office before travelling, but this is encouraging news for British travellers and tour operators, as well as the Tunisian travel industry.”

 

“Tunisia is a popular holiday destination for Brits and UK visitors are clearly starting to consider Tunisia as a viable destination once again.”

 

Yesterday Travelmole reported that UK tour operators are set to resume flights to Tunisia at the end of February after the FCO relaxed its warning.

 

According to the Tunisian National Tourist Office, major tour operators including Thomas Cook, Thomson and First Choice plan to resume normal flight schedules to Monastir soon after February 27.

Thomas Cook said it will continue to review the situation for travel to Tunisia after February. Its next planned departure is March 2.

 

Last year saw an unprecedented rise in UK visitors to Tunisia with 353,282 arrivals, up 28% on 2009 and exceeding its previous record of 350,000 in 2006.

 

by Dinah Hatch and Bev Fearis

Source:: Travelmole