Policy paper

UK-Tunisia sustainable tourism charter

This charter between the UK and Tunisia aims to support a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly tourism industry in Tunisia.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
26 November 2019

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UK-Tunisia sustainable tourism charter

Details

The Charter was signed in Tunisia on 26 November 2019 by British Ambassador Louise de Sousa, Minister of Tourism Rene Trabelsi and Clare Jenkinson, Senior Manager for Destinations and Sustainability for ABTA. It was developed in partnership with:

  • the Municipality of Hammamet, a tourist resort in Tunisia
  • the Tunisian Ministry of Tourism
  • ABTA
  • TUI
  • ANGED (Tunisia’s waste management agency)
  • the Federation of Tunisian Hoteliers

This Charter sets goals that are intended to lead to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly tourism industry in the pilot area of Hammamet, before expanding across Tunisia.

Published 26 November 2019

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