https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/tunisia/ Tunisia News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:41:30+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-becomes-etoile-sportive-du-sahel-sponsor/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-becomes-etoile-sportive-du-sahel-sponsor/ Emirates, the world’s largest airline and Etoile Sportive du Sahel, one of the most decorated football and basketball sports clubs in Tunisia, have today signed a new sponsorship deal, which will see Emirates become the official airline sponsor of the Club, starting from the 2023-24 season Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:20:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nouvelair-to-return-to-manchester-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nouvelair-to-return-to-manchester-next-spring/ Nouvelair has confirmed it will re-launch regular flights from Manchester to Tunisia. The decision comes after what the carrier branded “positive news” on the relaxation of travel restrictions. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:26:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelo-hotels-seeks-tunisia-growth-with-ufi-group-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barcelo-hotels-seeks-tunisia-growth-with-ufi-group-deal/ Barceló Hotel Group and UFI Group have signed an agreement to create a new hotel management company: Barceló Caravel. This joint venture was born with the vision to become a leader in the Tunisian hotel sector. Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:26:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-returns-to-offer-first-tunisia-flights-since-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-returns-to-offer-first-tunisia-flights-since-2015/ easyJet has announced it will operate 25 new routes next summer, including two new destinations from the UK. New services to Enfidia, Tunisia, and Tirana in Albania are among the collection of new routes which are now on sale.  Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:31:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anantara-tozeur-resort-takes-brand-into-north-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anantara-tozeur-resort-takes-brand-into-north-africa/ Offering a luxury gateway to ancient cultural and desert wonders, the new-build resort showcases exquisite Arabian and north African design. Wed, 04 Dec 2019 07:29:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-tunis-pencilled-in-for-late-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/radisson-hotel-tunis-pencilled-in-for-late-2023/ Radisson Hotel Group has signed Radisson Hotel Tunis in the capital city of Tunisia. It will be the first Radisson branded hotel in the city of Tunis and the group’s fourth hotel in the country. Sun, 13 Oct 2019 23:51:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-selection-kuriat-palace-sees-brand-expand-in-tunisia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iberostar-selection-kuriat-palace-sees-brand-expand-in-tunisia/ Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has opened the new Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace. The group’s sixth hotel in Tunisia, it stands just a few steps away from Skanes beach in the area around Monastir. Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:20:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotel-du-lac-tunis-opens-its-doors-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotel-du-lac-tunis-opens-its-doors-in-middle-east/ Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new contemporary hotel on the banks of majestic Lake Tunis, creating a business and leisure destination with a difference in a prime area of the Tunisian capital. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:53:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotel-du-lac-tunis-set-for-spring-2018-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-hotel-du-lac-tunis-set-for-spring-2018-opening/ Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is gearing up to open its latest property in North Africa – the lakeside Mövenpick Hotel du Lac Tunis in Tunisia’s capital. Mon, 05 Feb 2018 06:36:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-avani-hotels-resorts-to-debut-in-tunis-tunisia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ahif-2017-avani-hotels-resorts-to-debut-in-tunis-tunisia/ Avani Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand by Minor Hotels, will debut in North Africa with two new properties in Tunisia, in partnership with Groupe Chaabane. Scheduled to open in the coming months, Avani Les Berges Du Lac Tunis Suites will be located in Les Berges du Lac II, a prime commercial, residential and diplomatic area in the Tunisian Capital. Tue, 10 Oct 2017 11:54:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-thomas-cook-returns-to-tunisia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-thomas-cook-returns-to-tunisia/ Thomas Cook has become the first major UK-based tour operator to return to Tunisia following an extended hiatus. Here Carol MacKenzie, group head of customer welfare for the company, gives her views on travel to the destination. Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:21:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-commonwealth-office-lifts-tunisia-visitor-restrictions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-commonwealth-office-lifts-tunisia-visitor-restrictions/ The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has lifted its advice against travel to the majority of Tunisia, including the country’s main tourism attractions. “We are delighted to receive this news still in time for last minute summer holiday bookings and the winter season,” commented Mounira Ben Cherifa, director of the Tunisian National Tourist Office in the UK. Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:49:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-re-launch-flights-to-tunis-carthage-airport-in-june/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-malta-to-re-launch-flights-to-tunis-carthage-airport-in-june/ Air Malta is reconnecting Malta to North Africa following the re-start of scheduled services between the islands and Tunis Carthage Airport as from Monday, June 26th. “We are very excited to announce that we will be returning to North Africa this summer with up to three direct flights a week,” said Paul Sies, Air Malta chief commercial officer. Tue, 02 May 2017 07:26:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boost-summer-flights-with-departures-to-tunisia-and-greece/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eurowings-boost-summer-flights-with-departures-to-tunisia-and-greece/ Eurowings is adding to its summer flight schedule for Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Munich and Vienna. From the beginning of June, the low-cost airline will be departing from Cologne/Bonn for Enfidha on the Gulf of Hammamet in Tunisia and Preveza on the Ionian Sea in Greece. Mon, 10 Apr 2017 07:28:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisian-police-criticised-by-british-coroner-following-sousse-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisian-police-criticised-by-british-coroner-following-sousse-attack/ The Tunisian police have come in for criticism following an inquest into a terror attack with left 30 Britons dead in June 2015. The response from local authorities was branded “shambolic” by a coroner in London earlier. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 12:47:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-urges-british-government-to-relax-travel-warnings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-urges-british-government-to-relax-travel-warnings/ Officials from Tunisia have urged the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office to relax travel advice warning against all but essential travel to the destination. The move comes following a near total cessation of travel following the deaths of 30 British holidaymakers in the Mediterranean town of Sousse during a terror attack last year. The FCO currently advises against all travel to the Chaambi Mountain National Park area, the Tunisia-Algeria border crossing points at Ghardimaou, Hazoua and Sakiet Sidi Youssef, and the militarized zone south of, but not including, the towns of El Borma and Dhehiba. Tue, 24 May 2016 08:24:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-pulls-out-of-tunisia-until-october-at-earliest/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-pulls-out-of-tunisia-until-october-at-earliest/ Citing concerns from the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Thomas Cook has confirmed it will cancel all departures to Tunisia until at least October. There has been no change to the FCO advice with regards to travel to Tunisia since late last year, which remains against all but essential travel to the country. Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:03:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-warned-against-all-travel-to-tunisia-and-terror-threat-rises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-warned-against-all-travel-to-tunisia-and-terror-threat-rises/ The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its level of advice to Tunisia and now advises against all but essential travel to the country. The decision comes as a result of the ongoing investigation into the events that took place in Tunisia on June 26th, with a further attack believed to be “highly likely”. Fri, 10 Jul 2015 08:22:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arrests-following-tunisia-terror-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arrests-following-tunisia-terror-attack/ Tunisian security forces have arrested 12 suspects following a terrorist attack in the resort town of Sousse on Friday. Officials said they were still hunting for two people, both of whom are suspected of having trained in Libya with the gunman who killed 38 people. Thu, 02 Jul 2015 10:41:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-than-30-british-causalities-following-tunisia-terrorist-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-than-30-british-causalities-following-tunisia-terrorist-attack/ More than 30 British tourists are now believed to have been killed during a terrorist attack in Tunisia on Friday. A total of 38 people were killed on a beach near Hotel Imperial Marhaba in the resort of Sousse by a gunman with links to Islamic State extremists. Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:46:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-killed-in-tunisia-beach-resort-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brits-killed-in-tunisia-beach-resort-attack/ The ‘majority’ of the 38 people killed in an attack on the Hotel Imperial Marhaba in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse were British, the country’s prime minister Habib Essid has revealed. Sat, 27 Jun 2015 10:41:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terror-attack-kills-20-in-sousse-tunisia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terror-attack-kills-20-in-sousse-tunisia/ A total of 27 people are believed to have been killed in an attack on the Hotel Imperial Marhaba in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse. According to the Tunisian interior ministry, at least one gunman has been shot dead and another is being pursued in an “ongoing” operation. Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:43:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-pulls-out-of-tunis-following-terror-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/msc-cruises-pulls-out-of-tunis-following-terror-attack/ In the wake of the terror attack at the Bordo National Museum, in Tunis, MSC Cruises has decided to suspend all remaining Tunisian calls in the 2015 summer programme in the interests of guest and crew member safety. Itineraries affected by the change will impact four of MSC Cruises’ ships. Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:45:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/death-toll-rises-in-tunis-terror-attack/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/death-toll-rises-in-tunis-terror-attack/ At least 18 tourists are now believed to have been killed following an attack on the Bardo Museum in Tunis, capital of Tunisia. Both gunmen were also killed in the incident, along with three Tunisians, with a policeman among them. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:53:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-office-warns-british-visitors-over-potential-tunisia-danger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/foreign-office-warns-british-visitors-over-potential-tunisia-danger/ The British Foreign & Commonwealth Office has warned visitors to Tunisia to exercise caution ahead of government elections in the country. The FCO warned Tunisia remains in a period of political transition following the 2011 revolution, with danger heightened during the build up to the second round of voting in the presidential election. Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:03:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-double-digit-spike-in-bookings-this-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-double-digit-spike-in-bookings-this-week/ Online travel agent Directline Holidays reports a surge in bookings to Tunisia over the past week resulting in a 16% increase on the same week last year. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-launches-first-ever-european-ad-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-launches-first-ever-european-ad-campaign/ This month sees the launch of the first European advertising campaign from the Tunisian National Tourist Office. Designed to encourage visitors from across Europe to rediscover the destination, which is just a two to three hour flight from most UK airports, the campaign highlights the depth of Tunisia’s tourism offering and is scheduled to run across a range of broadcast, outdoor, print and online outlets until the autumn. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:33:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-extends-its-reach-to-tunisia1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-extends-its-reach-to-tunisia1/ Travelport is extending its footprint in Africa with a new distributor operation in Tunisia. The news follows the appointment of SIR Tunisie SARL as Travelport’s new partner in Tunisia and means that Galileo products and services will become available in the country with immediate effect. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:19:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-visitors-continue-to-climb/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-visitors-continue-to-climb/ UK visitors to Tunisia more than doubled last month, with a 50.7 per cent increase on July 2011. The resilient country saw a 7.2 per cent increase on the country’s record-breaking visitors figures of July 2010. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:07:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-targets-uk-visitors-with-new-marketing-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-targets-uk-visitors-with-new-marketing-campaign/ Next week sees the launch of a brand new UK advertising campaign by the Tunisian National Tourist Office. Designed by London-based agency Fox Kalomaski Crossing, the three-month campaign will highlight the fact that now, there’s more to celebrate in this Mediterranean country. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:17:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-unveils-new-tourism-direction-at-world-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-unveils-new-tourism-direction-at-world-travel-market/ Mehdi Houas, Tunisian minister of tourism, has unveiled a new direction for the sector in the North African country at World Travel Market 2011. The Tunisian people and its rich culture and heritage will take centre stage as the country seeks to attract tourists back to a freer, democratic country. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:24:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-performance-in-mena-region-split-down-the-middle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hotel-performance-in-mena-region-split-down-the-middle/ Key hotel performance indicators for the Middle East and North Africa region are split down the middle, but post very good signs of improvement, according to the latest analysis from MKG Hospitality. Turkey - which will celebrate the arrival of the World Travel Awards later this week - has emerged as a star performer in the region, while Bahrain, Tunisia and Morocco have all seen figures hit by political instability in the region. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:44:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-launches-new-social-media-campaign-to-boost-visitor-numbers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-launches-new-social-media-campaign-to-boost-visitor-numbers/ This week will see the launch of the first ever social media campaign by the Tunisian National Tourist Office. The official Facebook and Twitter pages will showcase Tunisia’s white sandy beaches, excellent golf courses and thalassotherapy centres to inspire new and returning UK holidaymakers to the country. Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:47:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/stuck-in-the-sand-tunisian-tourism-seeks-way-forward/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/stuck-in-the-sand-tunisian-tourism-seeks-way-forward/ When Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali fled Tunisia in January his departure was greeted with scenes of jubilation across the country. Power, it appeared, was flowing back into the hands of the people. Now, six months later, these first assumptions, while still valid, have been tempered with a hint of cold reality. Breaking Travel News here assesses the situation on the ground as Tunisia seeks out its future. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-looks-to-rebuild-uk-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tunisia-looks-to-rebuild-uk-business/ The Tunisian secretary of state for tourism is in talks with UK operators to resume flights this summer and jointly promote the country. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:24:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egypt-bounces-back-with-50-of-uk-holidaymakers-intending-to-return-within-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/egypt-bounces-back-with-50-of-uk-holidaymakers-intending-to-return-within-t/ A recent survey* by Europe’s leading travel portal Easyvoyage indicated that Egypt is bouncing back with over 50% of UK respondents saying they would visit within the year. Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:14:55 +0000