Tunisia: impact of corona on tourism economy
Tunisia/sky world news
Tourism Minister stresses importance of preserving tourism institutions In the first months of the health crisis, the government had taken a number of measures to support this sector hit hard by the spread of the virus, such as the postponement of certain payments, he said.
He also underlined the importance of preserving tourist institutions, especially hotels and travel agencies, while awaiting the revival which will certainly take place when the crisis is over. Regarding the new measures announced by the Ministry of Health and poorly accepted by the owners of cafes and restaurants, the minister said that the safety of citizens and their health take precedence over all other considerations. It should be noted that the ministry has zapped, for this purpose, the question on the paradox existing between means of public transport crowded with people and the restrictions imposed on the owners of cafes and restaurants. Habib Ammar also recalled the importance of rural tourism and its role in promoting sustainable regional development, side by side with coastal tourism
