The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies has announced a strategic plan aimed at providing urgent and sustainable solutions to the difficulties faced by its member companies. This decision was made following a meeting of the federation's land transport committee, which discussed the current state of the sector and the challenges it faces. The meeting highlighted key issues hindering the growth of tourist transport in Tunisia.
The committee identified several pressing concerns, including the aging transport fleet, unfair competition from the parallel sector, and the phenomenon of illegal subcontracting. Other issues include the professional card for drivers, deadlines for granting privileges related to vehicle equipment, and the shortage of high-end cars and buses. These challenges affect the overall quality of tourist transport services in Tunisia.
The tourist transport sector plays a vital role in supporting the logistics of travel agencies, ensuring the movement of tourists to various archaeological, beach, and desert destinations. The sector's fleet consists of large buses, luxury tourist cars, and occasional transport vehicles. Stakeholders emphasize the need for urgent reforms to modernize the fleet and enhance services.
To address these challenges, the federation stressed the importance of expediting a package of administrative reforms and facilitations. These reforms aim to enable professionals to update their vehicles and buses to meet international quality standards, thereby improving reception and transport services within the country. The plan seeks to boost the competitiveness of the sector.
The strategic plan is expected to have a positive impact on the tourism industry, which is a significant contributor to Tunisia's economy. By addressing the challenges faced by the transport sector, the federation aims to enhance the overall tourist experience in Tunisia. This, in turn, is expected to attract more visitors to the country.
The meeting's discussions highlighted the need for collaboration between stakeholders to overcome the sector's challenges. The federation's efforts to address these issues are seen as crucial to the sector's recovery and growth. The plan's implementation will require close coordination between the federation, government agencies, and private sector operators.
The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies is committed to working with all stakeholders to implement the strategic plan and overcome the challenges facing the sector. The plan's success will depend on the effective collaboration of all parties involved.
Key points
- The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies has approved a strategic plan to address the challenges faced by the tourist transport sector.
- The plan aims to provide urgent and sustainable solutions to the difficulties faced by member companies.
- The sector's challenges include an aging transport fleet, unfair competition, and a shortage of high-end vehicles.
