The city of Tabarka in Tunisia's Jundubah governorate is set to host the "Employment Forum for Tourism" on October 2, 2026. The event, to be held at the Tabarka Diving Club, aims to support employment, professional orientation, and the integration of young people into the job market within the sustainable tourism sector. This forum is an opportunity for direct dialogue and meetings between tourism professionals, institutions, and young people seeking new career prospects.
The forum seeks to promote responsible and sustainable tourism by highlighting the region's natural and environmental assets. It is part of the "Destination Emploi" project, funded by the Italian Association for Responsible Tourism (AITR) and implemented in partnership with AVSI and Oxfam, in collaboration with Leaders International and Luiss Guido Carli University, and the Tunisian University of Tourism. The project aims to support the development of sustainable tourism in Tunisia.
The forum's program includes dialogues and meetings for selection and recruitment, as well as career guidance and support services for those wishing to integrate into the tourism sector or launch their own projects in green tourism. The event is expected to bring together various stakeholders, including tourism professionals, institutions, and young people seeking new career prospects.
Tunisia's tourism sector is a significant driver of the country's economy and job market, providing over 100,000 direct jobs, according to official estimates. The sector also generates over 400,000 indirect job opportunities in areas such as crafts, traditional industries, transportation, food systems, and cultural and environmental activities.
The "Destination Emploi" project aims to support the development of sustainable tourism in Tunisia by promoting job creation and professional integration. The project also seeks to raise awareness about the importance of responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
The Employment Forum for Tourism is an initiative that reflects the efforts of various stakeholders to support the development of sustainable tourism in Tunisia. The event is expected to contribute to the country's economic growth and job creation, while promoting responsible and sustainable tourism practices.
The forum's organizers hope that the event will lead to concrete outcomes, including job creation and the integration of young people into the tourism sector. The event is also expected to promote the development of green tourism and sustainable tourism practices in Tunisia.
Key points
- The "Employment Forum for Tourism" aims to support job creation and professional integration in Tunisia's sustainable tourism sector.
- The event is part of the "Destination Emploi" project, funded by the Italian Association for Responsible Tourism (AITR).
- Tunisia's tourism sector provides over 100,000 direct jobs and over 400,000 indirect job opportunities.
