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Tunisian tourism grows amid resource issues
Tunisia faces significant challenges in its tourism policy during summer 2026. The sector continues to grow, with visitor numbers reaching nearly 12 million by the end of the year, and around 5.93 million tourists having arrived until the end of July—a 2.6% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this tourism rebound, the country is experiencing intense pressure on its infrastructure, especially electricity and water networks, due to temperatures rising to around 50°C. This has led to frequent power outages and water shortages. The crisis has resulted in decreased drinking water availability and increased demand for bottled water, prompting government measures that impose rationing and reduce electricity supply, along with political debates about whether there are deliberate acts behind the outages. The major challenge is managing the growing pressure on essential services, particularly as tourists continue to arrive from neighboring Libya and European markets. This situation threatens the sustainability of tourism success if the infrastructure cannot keep pace with growth, raising questions about Tunisia's ability to maintain service stability amid increasing visitor numbers.
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