Figures released by Tunisia’s tourism chiefs show British holidaymakers are returning to the country following its well-publicised Jasmine Revolution last year, but arrivals are still well down on 2010.
Last month, 31,095 British visitors arrived in Tunisia, 34% more than May 2011 but 14% fewer than the record-breaking arrivals seen the previous May.
Visitor numbers for 2012 to date are up 56.5% than for the same period of 2011. In the same period, the number of Irish holidaymakers has jumped by 83%.
"The UK has proved to be one of our most resilient markets and I’m delighted to see visitors returning to Tunisia in such numbers," said UK & Ireland director for the Tunisian National Tourist Office Wahida Jaiet.
"Now is a great time to visit Tunisia as the country enjoys a new-found freedom and optimism. From high-end luxury hotels and thalassotherapy centres to great value family resorts and fantastic cultural attractions, there is plenty to bring visitors back to Tunisia again and again."
By Linsey McNeill
