**Tunisia's tourism sector is experiencing a strong resurgence as the summer season approaches**, following a lackluster spring marked by geopolitical uncertainties and traveler caution. According to the May 2026 barometer from travel agency Bourse des Voyages, Tunisia has recorded a spectacular 131% increase in organized package holidays compared to the same period last year. This surge signals what the company's marketing director, Caroline Gachet, calls "the great comeback of Tunisian beach tourism after a timid start to spring." **The rebound is equally evident in the flight-only segment.** Bourse des Vols reports a 25% rise in searches for flights to Tunis, propelling the capital to third place among the most sought-after destinations. The platform notes that Tunisia "shows excellent health, driven by the overall positive momentum of the destination this month." Industry professionals see this as a clear indicator that Tunisia, offering affordable beach holidays, has regained its status as a top choice for summer vacations. Gachet explains, "The explosion in bookings, both for package holidays and flight-only, demonstrates that value for money and the approach of summer holidays remain the main decision drivers." **The success hinges on the balance between cost and quality.** Travel operators highlight that Tunisia ticks all the boxes for "accessible beach tourism": sun, club hotels, all-inclusive packages, and short flight times from France. "After a slow spring, Tunisia is fully benefiting from household budget arbitrage, as families seek to preserve their holidays without breaking the bank," Gachet comments. Destinations like Djerba, Hammamet, and Sousse are once again best-sellers, particularly among families. The Middle East tensions that caused some hesitation earlier in the spring now seem to weigh less on choices for Tunisia, buoyed by its perception of accessibility and familiarity. **This Tunisian rebound is part of a broader trend.** The Bourse des Voyages barometer highlights "the great return of the Maghreb and accessible beach tourism" amid persistent long-haul price pressures due to rising kerosene costs. Morocco remains in the top five for package holidays, though it shows a slight 11% decline. On the flight side, Algiers leads the Bourse des Vols ranking, despite a 28% drop in searches, while Oran completes the top five with a more moderate 17% decline. These figures reflect the resilience of affinity and leisure flows on the southern Mediterranean rim. Conversely, searches for long-haul destinations have plummeted. "Airfare prices remain a major barrier, which directly benefits medium-haul destinations in the Mediterranean and continental Europe," Gachet concludes.