Faced with recent questioning of the reliability of official data, theTunisian National Tourist Office (ONT) wanted to respond precisely. Its managing director, Mehdi Haloui, unveiled, today, Friday, August 1, at a press conference at the headquarters of the Ministry of Tourism, the key indicators of the sector on Friday, August 1, displaying a largely positive dynamic.
Net progression results
Intervening during a Press conference held at the headquarters of the Ministry of TourismMehdi Haloui said that the Official sector figures record a significant evolution in 2025 On the main indicators: number of arrivals, overnight stays and recipes.
Up to July 20, 2025Tunisia welcomed 5,297,568 touristsor a 9.8% increase Compared to the same period of the previous year. THE tourist recipes have reached 3.899 billion dinarsincreasing 8.2%. The number of nights spent in hotels has reached 12,362,000 nightsor a progression of 7.1%.
Response to criticism
The Director General of ONTT also reacted to criticisms formulated recently by certain actors against official figures communicated by the structures of the ministry. He estimated that it was necessary toclarify On this subject, while defending the data reliability and the work of the bodies concerned.
Tunisia – Revenue in foreign currency: +8% for tourism, +8% for transfers of TRE
