Tunisia sees increase in tourists
STORY: Tunisia sees increase in tourists
DATELINE: April 26, 2022
LENGTH: 0:01:06
LOCATION: Tunis
CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY
SHOTLIST:
1. various of ancient city in Dougga in Tunisia
2. various of Carthage Ruins
3. various of Sidi Bou Said
4. various of dance performance for foreign tourists
STORYLINE:
Tunisian Tourism Minister Mohamed Belhassine said on Monday that indicators show the tourism industry in Tunisia is gradually recovering.
Belhassine said that as of April 20, the number of inbound tourists increased by more than 150 percent compared with the same period last year, tourism revenue increased by 50 percent and the number of overnight stays of tourists increased by 100 percent.
He added that although these figures are still far behind the peak of the tourism industry in 2019, Tunisia's tourism industry is showing positive momentum.
Tourism is Tunisia's main industry that is regarded as the main source of foreign exchange for the country and also provides many employment opportunities.
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