Tunisia tourism faces climate, water, energy challenges
Houssem Ben Azouz of Fi2T calls for reforms to boost profitability and resilience in the sector.
Tunisia's tourism sector needs reforms to improve company profitability, water and energy security, and climate adaptation, according to Houssem Ben Azouz, general coordinator of the Tunisian Interprofessional Federation of Tourism (Fi2T). He stated that the sector must become more profitable, resilient, and a sustainable creator of wealth.
Ben Azouz highlighted that the summer 2026 heatwaves and water and electricity shortages revealed the sector's vulnerability, potentially harming visitor experience and the destination's image. He proposed prioritizing business continuity plans, adapting services to heat, and enhancing coordination between authorities and professionals.
Fi2T is advocating for a new tourism model focusing on average tourist spending and stay duration, alongside profitability and regional benefit distribution. Ben Azouz called for a national roadmap for resilient, sustainable, and competitive tourism, emphasizing energy efficiency, solar power, water rationalization, and financing for the transition.
Why it mattersTunisia's tourism businesses face challenges from climate change, water scarcity, and energy supply issues that threaten their profitability and sustainability.