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Nouvelair Launches Direct Hamburg–Tunis Flights for Winter 2026
Nouvelair adds direct Hamburg–Tunis flights for winter 2026, giving northern Germany a non-stop connection to Tunisia for the first time.
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Sidi Bou Saïd Earns Its Own UNESCO World Heritage Listing
Sidi Bou Saïd was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 25 July 2026, becoming Tunisia's tenth heritage site with its own standalone listing.
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French Bookings to Tunisia at Decade-High as Autumn Opens
French bookings to Tunisia have reached their highest level in ten years as tour operators report strong demand for Djerba and Hammamet this autumn.
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Tunisia Autumn Festival Calendar: September to October 2026
Tunisia's autumn festival calendar covers the Carthage Film Festival, Musical October, the Harissa Festival in Nabeul, and hot air balloon events in the south.
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Meliá Hotels Opens First Tunisia Property in Mahdia
Spain's Meliá Hotels International is opening its first Tunisia resort in Mahdia, with plans for 3,000 rooms across the country by 2030.
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Tunisair Express Opens Djerba–Tozeur Nonstop for the Sahara Season
Tunisair Express is running a nonstop Djerba–Tozeur seasonal service, cutting a full driving day between the island and the Sahara gateway.
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Hammamet International Festival 2026: August Programme Underway at the Kasbah Theatre
Hammamet International Festival runs through August 2026 at the kasbah theatre with North African and Mediterranean performances.
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Tunisia Tourism Revenues Hit TND 5.3 Billion as UK Becomes Top Arrivals Market
Tunisia's tourism revenues reached TND 5.3 billion through end-July 2026, up 5.2%, with the UK now the top source market ahead of France and Germany.
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Djerba Music Land 2026: Mediterranean Electronic Music Festival
Djerba Music Land's 11th edition brings four nights of Afro House and Mediterranean electronic music to the Grand Casino terrace, 6–9 August 2026.
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Wildfires Hit Northwestern Tunisia: Le Kef and Béja Alert
Wildfires in Tunisia's Le Kef and Béja governorates have prompted travel advisories. Coastal resorts and main tourist sites remain unaffected.
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Festival International de Carthage Marks Its 60th Anniversary in 2026
The Festival International de Carthage celebrates 60 years of international and Arabic music at its Roman theatre venue, July 16–August 19, 2026.
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Tunisia Adds Over 30 New Air Routes for Summer 2026
More than 30 new air routes launched to Tunisia for summer 2026, connecting Tunis, Djerba, and Monastir to new European cities.
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Tunisia H1 2026: €994M Revenue as UK Overtakes France
Tunisia's H1 2026 tourism revenue reached 3.35 billion dinars (€994M), up 8.3% on 2025. The UK has overtaken France as the second-largest source market.
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El Jem Symphonic Festival 2026: Classical Music Inside a Roman Amphitheatre
FIMSE 2026 brings orchestras and soloists to El Jem's Roman amphitheatre this July - one of Tunisia's most atmospheric summer music events.
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Tabarka Jazz Festival Returns After Six-Year Hiatus
The 20th Tabarka International Jazz Festival opened on 3 July 2026 and runs through 9 July at the seafront Théâtre de la Mer. Here's what to expect.
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UK FCDO Travel Advisory for Tunisia: Current Guidance
UK FCDO Tunisia travel advice updated September 2026: tourist resorts safe, Libyan/Algerian border zones restricted. Entry requirements for UK nationals.
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Jet2 Adds Five UK Airports to Tunisia from May 2027
Jet2 announced on 18 June 2026 it will fly to Enfidha-Hammamet from five UK airports starting May 2027, boosting British access to Tunisia.
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Tunisia Passes 11 Million Visitors in 2026 as UK Takes Top Spot
Tunisia has surpassed 11 million international visitors in 2026, with the UK overtaking Russia and France to become the country's leading source market.
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Tunisia Signs GSTC Partnership to Align Tourism with Global Sustainability Standards
Tunisia has signed a deal with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, aligning hotels and tour operators with international certification standards.
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Tunisia's 60th Festival of Carthage 2026: A Record Summer Season
Festival of Carthage 2026: 60th edition, 16 July–late August at the Roman amphitheatre. Tickets on Teskerti.tn; TGM train from Tunis in 45 min.
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Islamic New Year 2026 in Tunisia: June 16
Islamic New Year falls on June 16, 2026 in Tunisia. What travellers should know about Muharram, local observance, and any impact on opening hours.
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Tunisair Adds Boeing 787-9 Widebody on Paris Orly Route
Tunisair has wet-leased a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for its Paris Orly route to meet rising summer 2026 demand between France and Tunisia.
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Tunisia Launches 2026–2030 Coastal Tourism Strategy
Tunisia unveiled its Blue Economy coastal tourism strategy on 18 May 2026, targeting thalassotherapy, marine recreation and resort infrastructure.
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Djerba Draws 5,600 Scheduled Flights From 16 Countries This Summer
Despite charter cutbacks, scheduled airline capacity to Djerba is up 3.3% this summer, with 17 airlines from 16 countries still flying direct services.
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Russia and Europe Cut Tunisia Charter Capacity as Warnings Mount This Summer
Russia has joined France, Germany, Italy and the UK in softening Tunisia demand. Charter capacity is being cut - here is what travellers need to know.
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Middle East Tensions Halve Djerba Hotel Bookings Ahead of Summer 2026
Rising airfares linked to the Middle East conflict have halved bookings at some Djerba hotels. Here is what the summer 2026 season looks like for visitors.
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Costa Toscana Sails to La Goulette This May - What Cruise Passengers Should Know
Costa Toscana's 7-night Western Mediterranean itinerary calls at La Goulette this week, giving cruise passengers a day to explore Tunis and Carthage.
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UK Now Tunisia's Biggest Visitor Market as Tourism Revenue Hits 1.8 Billion Dinars
British visitors have become Tunisia's top source market in 2026, overtaking France and Russia, as revenues reach 1.8 billion dinars ahead of peak season.
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Tunisair Boosts Summer Capacity with Plus Ultra Wet-Lease Agreement
Tunisair has wet-leased wide-body aircraft from Spain's Plus Ultra to sustain Paris and Montréal services and meet surging summer 2026 demand.
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Tunisia Opens New Walking Trail at Uthina's Ancient Roman Ruins
A structured walking route has opened at Uthina, guiding visitors through the Roman site's amphitheatre, baths, and temples just 45 minutes from Tunis.
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