A workshop was held in the city of Douz, Qibili Governorate, announcing plans to establish a mobile phone network in the desert region by 2027. The initiative aims to enhance communication coverage and secure the activities of travel and tourism agencies. According to the regional director of Tunisie Telecom in Qibili, the project was formally approved. The workshop was organized by the Tunisian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies in collaboration with Tunisie Telecom.
The workshop focused on introducing technological and digital solutions for travel agencies, as part of a cooperation agreement between the two parties. The event was attended by the Governor of Qibili, officials from Tunisie Telecom, and representatives of travel agencies in the southwestern region. The importance of developing digital and communication services in the tourism sector was emphasized, along with the need to meet the evolving needs of professionals in the sector.
Tunisie Telecom presented several modern solutions for travel agencies, including mobile phone services with differential advantages for professionals and eSIM technology to facilitate communication for arriving tourists. The company also showcased cloud communication solutions and IPBX and IP cloud communication services, aimed at improving operational efficiency and developing communication mechanisms within agencies.
The workshop provided an opportunity for Tunisie Telecom officials and tourism sector professionals to engage in direct dialogue and exchange views on solutions to develop services and improve working conditions for travel agencies, particularly those operating in desert tourism. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance cooperation between communication institutions and tourism sector professionals.
The project to establish a mobile phone network in the desert region is expected to support the development of desert tourism in Qibili Governorate. The region's tourism sector is expected to benefit from improved communication services, enabling agencies to operate more efficiently and provide better services to tourists.
The Tunisian Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies and Tunisie Telecom are working together to promote digital transformation and improve the quality of services in the tourism sector. The partnership aims to support the growth of tourism in the region, which is a significant contributor to the local economy.
The implementation of the mobile phone network in the desert region is scheduled to begin in 2027, with Tunisie Telecom working closely with local authorities and tourism sector professionals to ensure the project's success. The project is expected to have a positive impact on the region's tourism industry and contribute to the country's economic development.
Key points
- A new mobile phone network will be established in Tunisia's Qibili region by 2027 to improve communication coverage and support desert tourism.
