tourism professionals are concerned about the consequences of the shooting in Djerba

In Djerba (Tunisia), tourism stakeholders are wondering about the consequences of the shooting that occurred on Wednesday May 10. In a hotel, vacationers are already numerous before the summer. In the aftermath of the attack, some are worried. “We are safe nowhere, even in France, anywhere. That’s the problem”, says one of them. For others, the presence of many police officers deployed on the island is reassuring.

A season that promises to be glorious

The director of the establishment, Farhat Ben Tafous has not received any cancellations since Wednesday. “Life goes on. The excursions will take place as planned”, he assures. The manager wants the trend to continue because before the attack, Tunisia was promising a record tourist season. An unexpected rebound, after difficult Covid years. “When I see the figures for Tunisia that we are going to do this year, it is beyond comprehension”confirms Laurent Abitbol, ​​president of Marietto development, Havas Voyages and Selectour.