Tunisia
enjoyed a bumper summer season, welcoming 287,541 Brits between January-August 2013, a boost of 29.4 per
cent on the same period last year and up 22.5 per cent on 2010’s record
breaking tourism figures.
Last month, 55,329 Brits spent
their summer holiday in Tunisia,
an increase of 26.5 per cent on 2012’s figures and topping the record-breaking
2010 visitor figures by 22 per cent.
“Tunisia
has long been a popular destination with UK holidaymakers and these
record-breaking figures are testament to our diverse and strong tourism
offering. With over 3,000 years of culture, stunning natural landscapes, over
45 lavish thalassotherapy centres, and a range of boutique Dars and
family-friendly seaside resorts, we are confident that 2013 will be our best
year to date,” says Wahida Jaiet, UK & Ireland Director for the Tunisian
National Tourist Office.
“Summer may be over, but Tunisia still
has plenty to offer holidaymakers looking to combine a fascinating cultural
break with indulgent thalasso spa treatments this autumn. With cooler days in
the coming months, visitors can enjoy a pleasant day on our prestigious golf
courses or take in the impressive salt lakes of Chott el-Jerid, desert
festivals and movie set locations of southern Tunisia, for a thrilling
alternative to the traditional sun, sea and sand holiday,” continues Jaiet.
With an average temperature of
25°C in
October and at only two and half hours flight away from the UK, Tunisia is a great destination for
some early winter sun.
