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The Star
5 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Tunisia receives 3.4 million tourists between January and May
TUNIS, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The head of Tunisia's National Tourism Office said on Thursday that Tunisia has received 3.4 million tourists in the first five months of the year. "We can reach our goal of welcoming 11 million tourists in 2025; the current growth rate allows us to be optimistic," Mohamed Mehdi Haloui, director general of the Tunisian National Tourism Office, was quoted by the private radio station Mosaique FM. Haloui noted that Tunisia is on the right track to boost its tourism industry as the country is improving the service quality of its hotel sector. According to the official, Tunisia generated tourism revenues worth 7.5 billion Tunisian dinars (about 2.54 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, and is expected to exceed 8 billion Tunisian dinars (about 2.7 billion U.S. dollars) this year.
African Manager
06-02-2025
- Business
- African Manager
Tunisia, Algeria's top trading partner in Africa!
The prospects of Tunisian-Algerian cooperation in vital sectors, along with measures to update legislation facilitating the socio-economic integration of Tunisians and Algerians residing in both countries have always been a focus for the Tunisian and Algerian governments. In this context, many Algerian business leaders expressed their willingness, during the 4th edition of the Tunisian-Algerian Business Forum held on Monday, to develop the partnership between the two countries, strengthen trade relations, and implement economic projects. The 4th edition of the Tunisian-Algerian Business Forum was organized on Monday at the initiative of the Northwest Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as part of the celebration of the 67th anniversary of the Sidi Youssef events, which took place on February 8, 1958. Strengthening trade relations During the opening of the forum, Tunisian Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, emphasized the strong political will of both countries' leaders to support trade relations and launch investment projects that could promote economic cooperation, particularly at border crossings. Abid noted that economic actors are creating more opportunities for the implementation of development or economic projects in both Tunisia and Algeria. In the same context, the minister highlighted the firm and sincere commitment of both countries' leaders to explore the best ways to boost joint cooperation while fostering networking between businesses and creating an investment-friendly climate. $1.7 billion in bilateral trade Tunisia has emerged as Algeria's leading trading partner on the African continent. In 2023, bilateral trade reached $1.7 billion, with Algerian exports to Tunisia valued at $1.4 billion. These exchanges are primarily focused on industrial products such as cement, sugar, and steel products. While Tunisia holds a prominent place in Algeria's trade relations, other African countries also contribute to this growth dynamic. South Africa, with $330 million in trade, and Egypt, with $290 million, are among Algeria's key partners. Algerian exports to these countries include agricultural products, manufactured goods, and industrial equipment. It is worth noting that Algeria and Tunisia have entered a new phase of cooperation and partnership since 2021. The two countries have signed a significant number of agreements aimed at expanding and consolidating areas of cooperation and partnership for the benefit of both nations. These agreements cover various sectors, including justice, environment, energy, fisheries, startups, the pharmaceutical industry, and the development of border regions. Additionally, according to Algerian media, Foued Eloued, the representative of the Tunisian National Tourism Office in Algeria, announced a 15.6% increase in the number of Algerians visiting Tunisia in 2024 compared to 2023. Tunisia and Algeria share a common history, language, culture, and ancestral traditions, creating a sense of familiarity that attracts Algerian tourists. Furthermore, geographical proximity and excellent value for money add to this attractive picture, according to the same source.
